POSITION: Library Media Specialist (temporary for school year)

LOCATION: William Henry Middle School

REPORTS TO: Principal

STARTING DATE: November 2018

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists students in locating reference and other instructional materials, and in developing knowledge, skill and abilities to gain independence and fully utilize the library materials and resources.
• Assists in reinforcement in reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, media
• Manages the circulation desk operations and circulation files
• Supports and provides leadership to the school-wide integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM)
• Collaborate and provide leadership to the school-wide literacy program.
• Provides a dynamic and orderly learning resource environment that facilitates increased student interest in reading, technology, media and learning.
• Facilitates selection of library materials and resources, inventory of resource/equipment and materials and an ongoing process for the "weeding" of materials and books.
• Assists in the utilization and maintenance of instructional and non-instructional library/media/technology equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Qualifications:

• Holds a Masters or Doctoral degree from a regionally accredited college or university in an American Library Association approved program in School Library Media; or holds a Masters or Doctoral degree from a regionally accredited college or university in any area; and has completed a Department approved School Media program which meets American Library Association standards.
• 3 to 5 years of successful classroom teaching
• Demonstrated knowledge, skill and experience with curriculum and instructional strategies
• Demonstrated experience as a teacher-leader
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Standard Requirements:

• Favorable criminal background check for the candidate who is offered employment
• Tuberculin skin test
• Mandatory direct deposit of paycheck

Start Date: November 2018

Duty Days: 188

Reports To: Building Principal

Job Posting Link: www.capital.k12.de.us

Salary Range: From/To: 2018-19 Teacher Salary Schedule

Endorsements:

• Library Media Specialist

A person may not be employed by a public school employer in any position requiring licensure and certification if the person does not meet licensure and certification requirements established under Chapter 12 of [Title 14 of the Delaware Code]..., except pursuant to a license extension and/or emergency certificate issued pursuant to Chapter 12. See 14 Del. C.§ 1313.

Direct deposit of paychecks is a condition of employment for all new employees hired after December 31, 1995

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