JOB: Columbus Public Schools

[Linda C Joseph <ljoseph@MAGNUS.ACS.OHIO-STATE.EDU>]

I have been aske to post this position for an Elementary Library Media
Specialist. Mid November dealine.
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Linda C. Joseph                           Columbus Public Schools
Library Media Specialist                  737 East Hudson Street
614-365-5277                              Columbus, Ohio 43211
ljoseph@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu

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COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
DIVISION OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Department of Certificated Personnel

ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

ELEMENTARY LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST

POSITION

The Columbus Public Schools are accepting applications for the position of
Elementary Library Media Specialist K-12 for the Department of Library Media
Services.

SELECTION CRITERIA

*  Preference will be given to staff currently under contract with Columbus
            Public Schools
*  Valid Ohio Teaching certificate
*  Masters degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent
*  Ability to interact with parents, children and library media professionals
*  Experienced in long range planning, program implementation and evaluation
*  Has demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with other educators in
designing learning strategies

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

*  Develops policies to implement the school library media program
*  Administers the library media center's budget
*  Plans and evaluates the school library media program
*  Works cooperatively with building principal, staff and community to develop
short and long range goals which reflect staff and students needs
*  Provides students and faculty with media services and resources
*  Provides technology leadership to building staff
*  Encourages students to develop skills of self-reliance, inquiry and
self-motivation through activities and programs
*  Assumes an active, responsible role in department, faculty, curriculum and
           special activities
*  Establishes efficient book and resource selection procedures which involves
staff and students and supports schools curriculum and goals
*  Establishes policies which insures equal access to resources by all staff
and students
*  Keeps abreast of related current educational programs and trends in
instructional technology and information access

SALARY

Salary will be in accordance with the teacher salary schedule now in effect or
hereafter adopted by the Board of Education

INTERVIEWS

The procedure of selective interviewing will be used in filling this vacancy.

DIRECTIONS FOR APPLYING

Applicants should submit the application along with a written resume of
education, experience and professional reference along with a copy of your
certificate(s) to:

Janet E. Kearney, Supervisor          614-365-5651
Certificated Personnel
Columbus Public Schools
270 East State Street
Columbus, Ohio  43215

The Columbus City School District does not discriminate because of race, color,
national origin, religion, sex or handicap with regard to admission, access,
treatment or employment.  This policy is applicable in all district programs
and activities.