School Librarian Summer School Job Descriptions 2025
OBJECTIVE: Plans, develops, and administers the summer school program through library/media center to accomplish the educational objectives of the summer program. Ensures summer school program/activities are integral to teaching and learning in the school.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Implements automated procedures for classification and distribution of media materials.
· Prepares and distributes needed information on media services, instructional technology, and new software.
· Prepares application login cards, supports technology with device deployment, collection, and troubleshooting
· Provides staff development programs for media staff and other technology-interested personnel.
· Keeps informed about all types of information resources, both instructional and management-oriented, in all media formats and remains up to date on trends and developments regarding their use.
· Provides leadership in the instructional program of the school through instruction in the effective use of print and non-print material and equipment.
· Works in partnership with teachers to fulfill curriculum needs and makes recommendations to the administration and faculty regarding the effective and economic use of appropriate educational media.
· Offers faculty and administrators assistance in using information resources, acquiring and assessing instructional materials and incorporating information and skills into the classroom curriculum.
· Provides reading, listening, and/or viewing guidance for students and faculty; and instills an appreciation for the knowledge acquired through the utilization of a variety of media.
· Answers inquiries and assists students and teachers in locating resources, encouraging them to use materials, equipment, and techniques effectively which are, and will continue to be, valuable to their educational needs and to growth of their personal interests and abilities.
· Collaborates with department/grade chairman/team leaders to improve correlation of subject matters, materials, concepts, skills and other related aspects to the school library/media center services and materials.
· Promotes understanding and appreciation of the library/media center through special programs, displays, projects, and other activities.
· Participates in system wide and individual school programs of in-service educational programs for faculty and library staff to maintain and improve professional competence.
· Promotes favorable school-community relationships and assists in giving professional interpretation of the school library/media center purposes and programs to students, faculty, administration and community.
· Uses a variety of teaching methods, media, and ways of communicating information to ensure that students can access and use all types of information sources.
· Supports the development of a career information center in the library/media center.
· Acts in an advisory capacity to the principal.
· Performs other duties as may be assigned by the principal.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS/EXPERIENCE
· Valid SC Teaching License in the area of Media Specialist
· Master's degree in library and Information Science
Orangeburg County Public School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Orangeburg County Public School District ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy, childbirth, or any related medical conditions), color, disability, age (40 or older), genetic information, national origin, or any other applicable status protected by local, state, or federal law. The quality of the educational program is enhanced by staff members with a wide variation in background, culture, educational preparation, and previous experience. Orangeburg County Public School District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any openi