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Library Media Specialist Performance Rubric Library Media Specialist Performance Rubric Rubric Code: FX26W36 By NSheltonUMD Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: (General) Type: Assessment Grade Levels: Graduate

Leader/Manager
	Exemplary 3 pts	Satisfactory 2 pts	Needs Improvement 1 pts	Unacceptable 0 pts
Key Member of School Leadership 3 pts Involvement	Exemplary Frequently attends and participates in leadership and curriculum team meetings. Well-liked and respected by school community. Runs or co-moderates one or more active student groups.	Satisfactory Occasionally attends and participates in leadership and curriculum team meetings. Tolerated by school community. Supports one or more active student groups.	Needs Improvement Infrequently attends and participates in leadership and curriculum team meetings. Does not build productive relationships with others. Infrequently participates with student groups.	Unacceptable
Key Member of School Leadership 3 pts Special Education Coordination	Exemplary Frequently attends special education meetings (e.g. IEP, 504). Able to provide resource options. Ensures technology and equipment meet government standards for equal opportunity information access for all students.	Satisfactory Occasionally attends special education meetings (e.g. IEP, 504). Somewhat able to provide resource options. Advocates that technology and equipment meet government standards for equal opportunity information access.	Needs Improvement Infrequently attends special education meetings (e.g. IEP, 504). Does not provide resource options. Works upon request with to make sure technology and equipment are accessible for most students.	Unacceptable
Key Member of School Community 3 pts Events	Exemplary Coordinates technology for and fully participates in all-school functions. Plans programming for library events. Participates in all-school professional development and staff meetings.	Satisfactory Coordinates technology for and participates frequently in all-school functions. Plans some programming for library events. Participates frequently all-school professional development programs and staff meetings.	Needs Improvement Attends some all-school functions. May or may not coordinate technology. Does not plan library programming. Attends some all-school professional development programs and/or staff meetings.	Unacceptable
Key Member of School Community 3 pts District Funding	Exemplary Frequently lobbies district and principal for appropriate support.	Satisfactory Occasionally lobbies district and/or principal for appropriate support.	Needs Improvement Infrequently communicates with district and/or principal regarding budget.	Unacceptable
Key Member of Prof. Community 3 pts Professional Development	Exemplary Presents at and/or attends multiple national and district-wide conferences per year.	Satisfactory Attends one district-wide and one national conference per year.	Needs Improvement Attends one district-wide or one national conference per year.	Unacceptable
Instructional Partner
	Exemplary 3 pts	Satisfactory 2 pts	Needs Improvement 1 pts	Unacceptable 0 pts
Instructional Partner 3 pts Availability	Exemplary Quickly responds to emails and requests for meetings. Quickly responds to questions and information requests.	Satisfactory Responds to emails and requests for meetings. Responds to questions and information requests.	Needs Improvement Difficult to arrange meetings with regardless of method. Does not respond to emails. Does not respond to questions and information requests.	Unacceptable
Instructional Partner 3 pts Resource Lists	Exemplary Designs resources lists that are available through easily accessible formats (e.g. database, cloud-based, paper). Designs detailed resource lists with explanation of choices available to the teacher (e.g. reading levels, content summary).	Satisfactory Designs resource lists that are somewhat accessible and available in several formats. Designs sufficient resource lists for teacher use but lack details to inform quality material selection.	Needs Improvement Designs resource list only available through one format and by request. Resource lists do not match curriculum or are not thorough enough to support teachers' needs.	Unacceptable
Instructional Partner 3 pts Handouts	Exemplary Designs handouts that are available in multiple formats (e.g. print, electronic, cloud-based). Designs handouts that contain both text and visual details. Designs handouts in anticipation of staff needs.	Satisfactory Designs handouts that are are available in one format. Designs handouts that contain some text and/or visual details. Designs handouts as requested by staff.	Needs Improvement Designs handouts that are available only upon request and in one format. Designs handouts that contain text only. Designs handouts for staff occasionally.	Unacceptable
Instructional Partner 3 pts Instructional Design	Exemplary Meets with grade level teams on a regular basis. Fluent in grade level curriculum and academic standards. Informed about age appropriate technology tools to help teachers implement and develop assignments.	Satisfactory Meets with grade level teams on a semi-regular basis. Familiar with major grade level curriculum and academic standards. Familiar with several age appropriate technology tools to help teachers implement and develop assignments.	Needs Improvement Meets with grade level teams occasionally or as requested. Familiar with some grade level curriculum and academic standards Familiar with non age-specific technology tools to help teachers implement and develop assignments.	Unacceptable
Instructional Partner 3 pts Makes Learning Visible	Exemplary Shares student work and progress with teachers, staff, and parents on a regular basis. Invites entire school community to view virtually published student work. Shares individual students' reading interests with teachers and instructional aids to support reading development.	Satisfactory Shares student work and progress with teachers on a regular basis. Regularly invites others to view student work. Makes work available virtually, if possible. Shares general student reading interests with teachers and instructional aids to support reading development.	Needs Improvement Shares student work and progress with teachers infrequently. Occasionally invites others to view student work. Does not attempt to make work available virtually. Shares national student reading trends with teachers to support reading development.	Unacceptable
Instructional Partner 3 pts Community Collaboration	Exemplary Collaborates with extended community (e.g. PTA, local and district libraries) to provide resources for students and teachers. Works with unique stakeholders in extended school community to design diverse, public library programs. Collaborates with extended school community to eliminate barriers to school library resources. Makes resources for education and training accessible to extended school community.	Satisfactory Collaborates with several outside organizations to provide resources for students and teachers. Works with natural stakeholders to develop library programming for school community. Collaborates within school community to eliminate barriers to school library resources. Makes resources for education and training somewhat accessible to extended school community.	Needs Improvement Collaborates minimally or when asked by outside organizations. Works with stakeholders to develop resources for generic library programming. Does not collaborate to eliminate barriers to school library resources. Resources for education and training are rarely or not accessible to extended school community.	Unacceptable
Teacher
	Exemplary 3 pts	Satisfactory 2 pts	Needs Improvement 1 pts	Unacceptable 0 pts
Teacher 3 pts Reflection to Enhance Instruction	Exemplary Updates lesson plan on a regular basis. Uses current resources for lessons. Requests formal and informal feedback on lessons from students and staff.	Satisfactory Updates lesson plans semi-regularly. Uses somewhat current resources for lessons. Requests some feedback on lessons from students and/or staff.	Needs Improvement Does not update lesson plans. Does not update resources for lessons. Does not seek feedback on lessons.	Unacceptable
Teacher 3 pts Lesson Planning and Organization	Exemplary Lessons are well planned and fully developed. Lessons are connected to students’ current curricula. Lessons are differentiated for individualized instruction.	Satisfactory Lessons are planned and developed. Lessons are partially related to students’ current curriculua. Attempts to differentiate lessons for individualized instruction.	Needs Improvement Lessons are under-planned and partially developed. Lessons are not related to students’ current curricula. Some lessons show attempt to differentiate instruction.	Unacceptable
Teacher 3 pts Classroom Management	Exemplary Rules and expectations for behavior are clearly communicated and enforced. Classroom routines are effective and result in little or no loss of instructional time. Refers to all students by name and shows a positive rapport.	Satisfactory Rules and expectations for behavior are communicated and enforced. Classroom routines are somewhat effective and result in some loss of instructional time. Refers to most students by name and has a positive rapport.	Needs Improvement Rules and expectations for behavior are confusing and/or not enforced. Classroom routines are not effective and result in loss of instructional time. Does not know students names and/or has negative rapport.	Unacceptable
Teacher 3 pts Technology Management	Exemplary Effectively manages the use of technology in the media center. Immediately responds to improper use of technology.	Satisfactory Manages the use of technology in the media center. Responds to improper use of technology.	Needs Improvement Unsuccessfully manages the use of technology in the media center. Does not respond to the improper use of technology.	Unacceptable
Teacher 3 pts Information Literacy Standards	Exemplary Effectively developing lifelong learners who are information literate and able to contribute to the well-being of the community. Empowers school community to be ethical users and sharers of information. Students show age-appropriate concern for and knowledge of intellectual property rules.	Satisfactory Developing learners who show developing information literacy skills and will be able to contribute to the well-being of the community. Empowers students and teachers be ethical users and sharers of information. Students are developing age-appropriate concern for and knowledge of intellectual property rules.	Needs Improvement Learners show little development of information literacy skills. Shows concern for students and teachers' ethical use of information. Intellectual property rules are posted and/or mentioned but not practiced by students.	Unacceptable
Teacher 3 pts Reading	Exemplary Helps students find engaging material to read for pleasure. Supports reading comprehension through a multitude of formats such as graphic novels, periodicals, and electronic resources. Uses popular literature and emerging trends in lesson plans.	Satisfactory Advocates reading for pleasure. Supports reading comprehension through several formats. Stays abreast of popular trends in reading materials. They may or may not be part of the collection.	Needs Improvement Book recommendations are not individualized nor are they intended for pleasure. Minimally supports reading comprehension through one or two formats. Shows no knowledge of popular trends in reading materials.	Unacceptable
Program Administrator
	Exemplary 3 pts	Satisfactory 2 pts	Needs Improvement 1 pts	Unacceptable 0 pts
Volunteers and Staff 3 pts	Exemplary Well-liked and respected by employees and volunteers. Implements positive suggestions from teachers and staff. Volunteers are trained, efficient, and invested. Delegate human resources to maximize library staffing	Satisfactory Tolerated by employees and/or volunteers. Considers positive suggestions from teachers and staff. Volunteers are trained and effective supports. Library is adequately staffed.	Needs Improvement Does not build productive relationships with others. Does not consider suggestions from teachers and staff. Volunteers are partially or untrained, show some efficiency and are mildly invested. Library is understaffed.	Unacceptable
Visual Communication 3 pts	Exemplary Displays are topical and promote student work that exposes critical thinking/creative thought relevant to school curriculum. Resources are displayed to engage the school community.	Satisfactory Displays are slightly outdated but promote student work relevant to school curriculum. Resources are displayed and there is some attempt to engage the school community.	Needs Improvement Displays are very outdated and/or disorganized. They may or may not promote student work. Resources are displayed but without a connection to the school community.	Unacceptable
Collection Development 3 pts	Exemplary Shows clear alignment with school’s mission through clear policies, procedures, resources, and programming Provides equitable & easy access to print and nonprint material to enhance learning. Reflects clearly the diverse needs of the school community. Provides unrestricted access to age-appropriate materials in all formats. Materials are up-to-date, high quality, and varied for individualized learning and personal interests.	Satisfactory Develops policies, resources, and procedures in support of the school’s mission. Provides equitable access to print and nonprint material. Provides unrestricted access to age-appropriate materials in many formats. Materials are reasonably current and varied for individualized learning and personal interests. Manages the diverse needs of the school community	Needs Improvement Develops resources and procedures in support of the school’s mission. Manages the diverse needs of the school community. Provides access to age-appropriate materials in a few formats, though they may be in controlled environments. Materials were once current but do not reflect current student interests or the curriculum.	Unacceptable
Learning Environment 3 pts	Exemplary Maintain a clean, inviting environment for learning. Library materials and equipment are properly maintained. Clear, effective use and access of interactive multimedia and workstations. Space has adequate individual, small and large group study spaces, workstations, an accessible projector or promethean board with AV equipment. Noise level is reasonable for activity.	Satisfactory Maintain a clean, inviting environment for learning. Library materials are properly maintained. Workstations are maintained and most work. Space has some individual, small and large group study spaces, workstations, an accessible projector or promethean board with AV equipment. Noise level is slightly too loud for activity.	Needs Improvement Library is untidy. Workstations are not maintained or do not work. Space has some individual, small and large group study spaces, too few workstations and a somewhat accessible projector or promethean board with AV equipment. Noise level is distracting.	Unacceptable
Resource Management 3 pts Facilities	Exemplary Space is readily available before, after, and during school. Space can be easily reserved 24/7, from any location. Shelving/storage is effective, safe, and well-organized for efficient use.	Satisfactory Space is occasionally available before, after, and/or during school. Space can be easily reserved 24/7 in person. Shelving/storage is adequate, safe and there is an attempt to organize for efficient use.	Needs Improvement Space is infrequently available before, after, and/or during school. Space can only be reserved by direct communication. Shelving/storage is not adequate for the collection, but it is safely arranged. It is disorganized and inefficient.	Unacceptable
Resource Management 3 pts Budget	Exemplary Budget is successfully managed, maintained, and shared with leadership regularly. New resources reflect careful consideration of budget. Budget library funds to obtain current, relevant library resources.	Satisfactory Budget is adequately managed, maintained, and shared with leadership in a timely manner. New resources reflect some budget consideration. Budget library funds to obtain some current, relevant library resources.	Needs Improvement Budget is managed, maintained, and shared with leadership. Spending is unfocused. Budget library funds solely to replace lost or damaged resources.	Unacceptable
Information Specialist
	Exemplary 3 pts	Satisfactory 2 pts	Needs Improvement 1 pts	Unacceptable 0 pts
Information Specialist 3 pts Ethical Information Behavior	Exemplary Intentionally models and upholds ethical principles for information use and access. Consistently educates the school community on the ethical use of information. Advocates for fair-use, Creative Commons and self-publishing softwares.	Satisfactory Models and upholds ethical principles for information use and access Educates the school community on the ethical use of information. Empowers staff and students to pay attention to copyright rules.	Needs Improvement Practices principles of ethical use and access of information. Educates some members of the school community on ethical information use. Requests staff and students pay attention to copyright rules.	Unacceptable
Information Specialist 3 pts Learning Materials	Exemplary Material in collection is clearly related to current curricular goals. Material supports the development of information literacy skills.	Satisfactory Material in collection is related to curricular goals. Material supports the development of some information literacy skills.	Needs Improvement Material in collection is related to the general school curriculum. Material is does not readily support the development of information literacy skills.	Unacceptable
Information Specialist 3 pts Global Connection	Exemplary Actively connects the school community to worldwide information resources. Advocates for the inclusion of diverse perspectives in resource development and during collaborative work.	Satisfactory Makes global information resources available. Suggests inclusion of diverse perspectives in collaborative work. Resources may or may not reflect diverse perspectives.	Needs Improvement Global information resources are not readily available. Neglects diverse perspectives while collaborating and/or developing resources.	Unacceptable
Information Specialist 3 pts Information Technology	Exemplary Helps school community develop personal research strategies to retrieve, keep, and use information. Uses the latest technology to retrieve, evaluate, and select information and tools. Frequently showcases digital tools to create modern learning experiences for students.	Satisfactory Helps faculty and students develop personal research strategies to retrieve, keep, and use information. Uses recent technology to retrieve, evaluate, select information and tools. Sometimes showcases digital tools to create modern learning experiences for students.	Needs Improvement Helps students develop weak personal research strategies to retrieve, keep, and/or use information. Uses familiar technology to retrieve, evaluate, select information and tools. Rarely showcases digital tools to create modern learning experiences for students.	Unacceptable
Information Specialist 3 pts 24/7 Access to Library Services	Exemplary Maximizes information access and effective learning through 24/7 virtual tools. Resources are intuitive and use student-friendly language. Help features are available and users receive timely responses. Resources are updated and current.	Satisfactory Virtual information resources are generally available 24/7. Resources are mostly intuitive, though some students may struggle. Help features are available but have restricted hours and/or users receive delayed responses. Resources are updated and mostly current.	Needs Improvement Virtual information access is often not available. Resources are not intuitive. Students need help accessing and using resources. Help features are sometimes available but have restricted hours and/or users receive delayed responses. Resources are not updated and/or information is significantly outdated.	Unacceptable

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SLMS (School Library Media Specialist)

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