This notice is forwarded from the Maine Libraries List, where a school=20
librarian for the deaf here in Maine posted it.
Best,
Toni Buzzeo
>School Library Job in White Plains, New York
>FOLDA made this job announcement a few weeks ago but was told no one has
>responded. Now we ask you again and also our partners to help spread the
>word among their colleagues, students, teachers, or ANYONE who may be
>interested in this job challenge. If you have questions, please contact
>Arlene Rice, Director of Communications at the New York School for the
>Deaf in White Plains, New York. Her email address is
>arice@nysd.k12.ny.us.
>
>Occ. Code I-50 Posting March 1, 2003
>
>POSITION DESCRIPTION
>TITLE: Librarian
>REPORTS TO: Principal
>BASIC FUNCTION: Manage the library program. Assist teachers and
>students in library research and technology. Teach library skills and
>coordinate the selection of books and library resources to be purchased
>for students and the library. Promote literacy through literature
>appreciation, reading and storytelling.
>QUALIFICATIONS:
>=B7 Eligibility for or NYS certification in School Media Specialist=
(Library)
>=B7 Strong teaching, research and program management skills. Library
>experience required.
>=B7 Effective communication, interpersonal, planning and organizational
>skills
>=B7 A sign language proficiency level of ADVANCED according to the NYSD
>evaluation system is preferred, with a minimum entry level of
>INTERMEDIATE. ADVANCED must be obtained within the first thirty (30)
>months of employment.
>=B7 Ability to use current media/library technology effectively
>MAJOR DUTIES:
>=B7 Teach library skills to individual classes and students. Assist in
>inter-disciplinary projects.
>=B7 Maintain a library collection rich in print, non-print and=
technological
>resources.
>=B7 Develop, coordinate and implement projects to encourage the reading of
>library books by students. (PARP - Parents as Reading Partners and/or
>SARP - Students as Reading Partners)
>=B7 Encourage involvement by teachers and other professionals in
>recommending books, magazines, periodicals and other media to be purchased
>or obtained for the library.
>=B7 Recommend purchase of books and resources as needed for school
>curriculum.
>=B7 Supervise cataloging all new materials by library assistant.
>=B7 Maintain a system of notification of overdue books and materials.
>=B7 Conduct regular storytelling sessions for Elementary school students.
>=B7 Initiate and encourage appropriate reading programs, book reports, and
>contests for all grade levels. Present library awards to deserving
>students in June
>=B7 Work with parents and teachers to develop appropriate reading lists for
>students
>=B7 Coordinate book fairs and other library events
>=B7 Provide guidance to library assistant on his/her job assignments.
>=B7 Use the K-12 Library Information Literacy Workbook as a resource
>=B7 Create displays for the library and bulletin boards. Distribute
>articles of interest to staff
>=B7 Maintain professional skills through workshops, seminars and through
>research of trends in library services
>=B7 All other duties as assigned by supervisor.
>TO APPLY:
>FAX resume and cover letter to (914) 949-2331 or email to
>Fanwood@nysd.k12.ny.us
>
>NEW YORK SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Toni Buzzeo, MA, MLIS <mailto:tonibuzzeo@tonibuzzeo.com>
Maine Library Media Specialist of the Year Emerita
Longfellow School
432 Stevens Avenue
Portland, ME 04103
http://www.tonibuzzeo.com=20
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