Librarian - Middle School

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Albion Central School District
324 East Avenue
Albion, New York 14411

Anticipated Vacancy for
Middle School Librarian

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a School Media Specialist (Librarian) or relevant role
• Comprehensive knowledge of current pedagogical skills and teaching and management methodologies
• Experience working with children with a wide range of needs
• Valid New York State certification in subject area (or working towards certification)
• Experience preferred
• Strong skills with technology
• Familiar with databases and research
• Strong communication skills
• Work collaboratively with staff and students
• Ability to teach media literacy
• Familiar with 21 st century ALA Learning Standards
• Create and promote literacy throughout the building and community

Essential Duties:
Educator will be responsible for teaching groups of students with a range of needs, gifts and talents. You will develop, monitor and adjust instruction to promote the growth of our students, which includes their intellectual, emotional, social and physical well-being.

Responsibilities:

• Assess children's skills and learning requirements
• Assess students' abilities and craft teaching plans
• Adapt learning materials to meet students' needs
• Collaborate with Special Education and related service teachers in implementing

Individualized Educational Plans (IEP's)

• Monitor children's behavioral patterns and arrange appropriate interventions as needed
• Manage classroom crises and resolve conflict
• Prepare students for transition to the next grade
• Collaborate with the support staff (e.g. school counselors and speech therapists) to create holistic intervention plans
• Assist the administration in implementing all District policies and/or building regulations and procedures governing student life and conduct
• Attend scheduled meetings; serve on District and building committees
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, by District policy, regulations and building procedures
• Provide for own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars and conferences
• Perform other duties as required by Building Principal and/or District Administrator

Desired Qualities:

• Value Everyone, Everyday, Everywhere: Be passionate about closing the achievement gap and ensuring that every child, regardless of background or circumstance, receives an excellent educational experience.
• Learn today, Lead Tomorrow: Coach, mentor, and challenge others to excel despite obstacles and challenging situations.
• Committed to Continuous Improvement: Be proactive in seeking out professional development opportunities in an effort to stay current in addressing the shifting needs and/or priorities of our students, their families and staff.
• Share the Work Celebrate the Success: Increase the effectiveness of surrounding teams through collaboration, constant learning and supporting others; be sensitive to diversity in all its forms; be respectful and committed to learning from others
• Communication and Customer Service Skills: Communicate clearly and compellingly with diverse stakeholders in both oral and written forms; anticipate and respond to stakeholder needs in a high-quality and courteous manner.

Requirements:

• NYS Certification in subject area
• Fingerprint clearance through NYSED TEACH; drug testing; current TB test; current physical (less than one year old) - all completed upon being hired for employment

Terms of Employment: Ten-month year; salary to be established by the Board of Education; follows the ATA contract
Evaluation: Completed by Administration and follows ATA contract




Building/Location : Middle School

Position Status : Full time

Start Date : To be Determined

Certification Type : School Media Specialist {7030}

Additional Job Information : ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Send Resume to : Cindy Ishmael

Contact Person's Title : Superintendent's Secretary

Contact Person's Phone : 5855892055

Contact Person's Email : cishmael@albionk12.org

Job Posting Link : https://www.albionk12.org/district/district-office/employment/index

Posting Link : https://www.albionk12.org/