Classroom Teacher​/Elementary School Classes

Position: Classroom Teacher / Elementary School Classes
Job Description:

SCHOOL YEAR

LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST

SILVERMINE DUAL LANGUAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The library media specialist plays a unique and pivotal role in the learning community. To fulfill this role, the effective library media specialist draws upon vision for the student-centered library media program that is based on three central ideas: collaboration, leadership, and technology.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Plans and develops a total library media program to support school objectives.

* Works collaboratively with teachers, administrators and parents to facilitate a learning program supportive of curriculum goals.

* Organizes, maintains and provides access to a collection of materials tailored to the requirements of the curriculum and abilities of the students.

* Creates an atmosphere conducive to learning, and maintains the physical condition of the library and its materials.

* Classifies, catalogs, circulates and retrieves library media materials according to prescribed professional methods.

* Makes new materials available in a timely manner, and follows established procedures for removal of obsolete material.

* Keeps accurate records and maintains a valid inventory.

* Solicits recommendations for purchases of print materials and education software.

* Maintains active file of potential purchases, and secures best prices for materials.

* Directs budget allocations to reflect curriculum requirements.

* Reviews, selects and acquires resources and technology to accommodate the learning styles and multiple intelligences of students.

* Gives instruction in library skills, information retrieval, on line communications, and the use of multimedia materials to members of the school community.

* Provides both study-related and recreational reading guidance to all patrons

* Publicizes information about the library media center with newsletters, public relations announcements, and bibliographies of new materials, displays and special collections.

* Provides orientations for new teachers and students.

* Recruits, trains and supervises clerical help, student assistants and volunteers.

* Promotes interlibrary cooperation with district, public and academic libraries.

* Makes periodic reports as required by state and local authorities.

* Determines learning outcomes, including those in information literacy.

* Integrates information literacy into all curriculum outcomes.

* Participates in committees and attends departmental and faculty meetings.

* Continues to develop expertise by participating in classes and workshops.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

* Experience working with adolescents

* Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing

* Effective, active listening skills

* Ability to work effectively with others

* Organizational and problem solving skills

QUALIFICATIONS

* CT Certification Librarian, Grades 1-12 (048) and School Library-Media Specialist (062)

* BS or MA in Library Media

* Experience working as a library media specialist at the middle school level

* Exceptional communication skills

* Spanish speaking preferred

* Experience with Digital Literacy and teaching distance learning in a virtual environment required

Days:
Monday - Friday

Salary:
In accordance with the NFT contract