JOB OPENING: California, Crescent City

[Peter Milbury <pmilbury@CUSD.CHICO.K12.CA.US>]

Del Norte County is where the redwoods meet the sea. A beautiful setting
for a new Library Media Teacher position.  Kathy Graves has been our
consultant and we are ready to support a LMT fulltime.  Here is the job
description.  We are advertising teacher's salary plus stipend for extra
days.  (Our teacher pay scale is very good). The person needs to apply now
by calling Rick Holley at (707) 464-0242.  We are open to negotiate.

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TITLE:  LIBRARY MEDIA TEACHER

BASIC FUNCTION:
        Under the direction of the Director of Libraries, equips students
and staff with a variety of resources and strategies to access, evaluate,
and use information; designs resource-based learning experiences and units
of study to ensure the integration of technology and information literacy
skills within the curriculum; works in a cooperative partnership with the
instructional staff at school sites.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Provides district leadership in the use of information skills, technology,
literature, and libraries as a focal point for academic instruction.

Provides staff development for individuals and groups regarding
resource-based learning units, emerging technology, library development, and
planning purposes.

Models instructional strategies and coach staff members in the integration
of technology with the curriculum.

Promotes literacy and the enjoyment of reading, viewing, and listening.

Fosters the development of information finding, analyzing, and
problem-solving to support investigations.

        Collaborates with teachers to develop lessons that align with
standards including the preparation of units, presentation, and evaluation
of student work.

        Trains classified staff, volunteers, parents, and teachers working
in school libraries to use the Follett software system and basic library
procedures.

        Promotes a positive attitude and perception toward the use of
technology as a learning tool.

        Creates and implements procedures to promote access to library media
material and equipment.

        Serves on textbook selection and evaluation committees, subject
matter committees, and technology committee.

        Leads the district library committee, including planning and
preparation of monthly meetings.

        Provides information to the district library committee, library
personnel, and school administrators, regarding writing library plans and
grants.

        Keeps informed of the latest trends, developments in library media
programs, and services by attending state conferences and workshops.

        Coordinates media previewing for Superior California Learning
Resources Consortium.


KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

        KNOWLEDGE OF:

        State Standards, district curriculum, district assessments
Library technical processes related to the acquisition, cataloging,
classification
and circulation of library materials
Materials used and appropriate to grades levels, preschool to high school
Use of the computer and access to Internet
Computer and library research methods
A variety of databases
Oral and written communication skills
California Department of Education Library Resources
Collection development including weeding

ABILITY TO:

Teach teachers and students about library and computer use
Develop lessons and units in collaboration with teachers
Model lessons for teachers
Coach teachers implementing research-based lessons
Establish and maintain a schedule to visit and assist library staff at 12
sites
Maintain a schedule of meetings and agendas
Work with community partners on projects with shared programs
Summarize library development in an end of the year report
Assist schools in library budget development

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
        Valid California Teaching Credential
        Successful experience as a classroom teacher
        Valid Library Media Teacher Credential
        Posses a valid California Driver's License

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:
Library and classroom environments

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
Seeing to observe instructional equipment and materials; hearing and
speaking to communicate with others; sitting or standing for extended
periods of time; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer
keyboard and other equipment; bending, climbing ladders, walking, pushing,
and pulling hand carts; reaching overhead, above the shoulders and
horizontally; lifting and carrying objects.








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