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Thanks, everyone, for your help! Here are the responses I received. I will forward those with attachments separately to those who requested them. Deb Debra LeCates, LMS Bridgeton H.S. Bridgeton, NJ dlecates@bridgeton.k12.nj.us **************************************************************************** *********** Portland Public Schools has their evaluaton forms online (pdf) http://inside.pps.k12.or.us/forms/hr/libraryeval.pdf One form fits all - elementary through high school. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- North Carolina has one - go to the state educational website and there are links to the media/technology webpages. You can email the director, Frances Bradburn, if there are not forms online. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- Debra, check out this link <http://www.sldirectory.com/libsf/resf/evaluate.html> There are links to forms for evaluations from different states. We borrowed one of those for my evaluations, works pretty good and really gives the principal an idea of what all we do! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ Try here http://www.sldirectory.com/libsf/resf/evaluate.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------- Our district uses our state model (Tennessee) which is old, needs to be revised, but still being used. You can download the model from our system website. You have to click through a few pages to get there, but here is how you locate it: To access the evaluation model, please follow these steps: <http://www.scs.k12.tn.us/> 1. From the SCS homepage, 2. Click on the Administration button on the left side of the SCS homepage. 3. then - Click on Human Resources (white part of page) 4. Under "Important Links" click on Framework for Evaluation and Professional Growth link. 5. When this page comes up, look on the left hand side in the blue border and click on the Media Specialist Manual 6. It will download in PDF format Hope this helps. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- Debra, you can find the official NC Media Coordinator Performance Appraisal Instrument (MCPAI-R) at the following link: http://www.ncwiseowl.org/IT/MCPAI/MCPAI.htm This evaluation form was intentionally designed to be appropriate for media coordinators K-12, whether they have fixed or flex schedules, whether there is a tech facilitator in the building or not, etc. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- Go to www.psla.org. This state organization has worked for a long time to develop a comprehensive document. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ <http://www.dese.mo.gov/divteachqual/profdev/LMS.pdf> This will take you to the Missouri standard. Tremble in fear as we all do when faced w/ a 66 page document! Happy reading. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------- JOB DESCRIPTION REPORTS TO: Superintendent FUNCTIONS: Provides leadership and direction for the district's library media program. COORDINATES WITH: Principals, certified library media staff and other district professionals as directed. GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION: District Library Media Director has the responsibility of district wide coordination of the library media centers, including planning, evaluating and reporting. The district library media director's responsibilities can be categorized as organizational, instructional development, library media staff development and communication. ORGANIZATION: Assesses needs and develops a long-range plan Develops policies and procedures Recommends appropriate staff, facilities, materials and equipment Implements appropriate centralized services Provides technical, consultative and managerial support Coordinates the district and building library media programs Assists with planning construction and renovation of facilities Evaluates programs and makes recommendations for improvement INSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Serves as a member of the district's curriculum development team Serves as a consultant in selection and purchase of media and equipment. Promotes effective use of library media programs Directs evaluation, selection and use of new technology LIBRARY MEDIA STAFF DEVELOPMENT Orients new personnel Fosters the use of new developments and innovations in instructional media and technology Provides in-service education for staff Promotes and facilitates communication among library media staff Assists with recruitment, hiring and deployment of library media staff Provides direction and prioritization when implementing objectives Participates in the evaluation of library media staff FISCAL MANAGEMENT Determines resources needed to achieve library media program goals and objectives Develops and justifies the library media program budget Assists building staff in developing building level library program budgets Oversees the expenditure of all library media and technology program funds Coordinates federal, state and private projects and grants providing funds for school library media and technology programs Acts as a liaison between district financial accounting office and building media specialist in monitoring expenditures and reconciling account expenditures Assists in preparing expenditure reports as required by the state of WI. And using WESSA guidelines. COMMUNICATION: Interprets and promotes the library media program to the school and community Provides official reports and statistics pertaining to library media and instructional technology services, as needed by the district, DPI, and other agencies. Represents the district on matters relating to media technology Maintains liaison with other schools, libraries and community and state agencies when appropriate PROFESSIONAL: Assumes an active role in professional organizations and activities Continues to acquire knowledge through in-service, workshops and academic courses. Maintains an effective relationship with students, staff, and the community Networks with other library media professionals TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Regular school contract, plus one week before and one week after the regular school year. EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the principal (s) in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on teacher evaluations. BUILDING LEVEL MEDIA SPECIALIST INSTRUCTIONAL: Provides students and faculty with media services and resources Creates an atmosphere conducive to learning Builds a collection of materials appropriate to the educational program and student needs Provides instruction in the use of library media services and resources Assumes an active role in collaborative teaching and curriculum development Works closely with faculty to promote effective use of service and resources Develops and coordinates a program of information literacy skills for students Complies with section 121.02(0) WI. Stats. In selection of materials, particularly those which "reflect the cultural diversity and pluralistic nature of American society." PERFORMANCE EVALUATION NARRATIVE: District Library Media Director REPORTS TO: Superintendent FUNCTIONS: Provide district leadership in library media services and technology for overall improvement of teaching and learning. WORKS WITH: Elementary Media Specialist, High School Media Specialist, Technology Coordinator, Elementary and Secondary Principals. CERTIFICATION: WI Admin. Code PI3.or(14)(g) GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION: The District Media Director has the responsibility of district wide coordination of the Media Centers, including planning, evaluating, and reporting. District Media Specialist is directly accountable to the superintendent, and is to work with the principals, media specialists, technology coordinator, to coordinate the district program. RESPONSIBILITIES: The District Media Director's responsibilities can be categorized as organization, instructional development, media staff, information retrieval, fiscal management, and communication. ORGANIZATION ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________ INSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ MEDIA STAFF ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________ INFORMATION RETRIEVAL ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________ FISCAL MANAGEMENT ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________ COMMUNICATION ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ GENERAL COMMENTS ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________ __________________________________ ___________ Superintendent date __________________________________ ___________ High School Principal date __________________________________ ___________ District Media Director date ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. 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