This is a charter school and they are looking to hire IMMEDIATELY. They
want someone who can build a total program and they are ready to spend
some bucks to make it happen.
POSITION TITLE: Secondary Library Media Specialist
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: Bachelor of Science Degree in Education
Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate
Provisional certification as a library media
specialist
Preferred: Certification as a library media specialist
Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science
Experience in curriculum development and management
Computer literacy in library media applications
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Type of Authority: Staff
POSITION GOAL:
To support the district philosophy and instructional goals by
providing
the opportunity for students and staff to become effective users of
information.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Collaborates with teachers to design instruction that integrates
information and technology skills into the curriculum.
2. Encourages students in reading, viewing and listening for
understanding and enjoyment.
3. Supports the learning of all students and other members of the
learning community including faculty and staff.
4. Implements effective teaching techniques and varied
instructional strategies that address the diversity of the learner.
5. Manages the selection, acquisition, circulation, and maintenance
of materials and equipment according to district procedures.
6. Establishes and maintains an environment in which students and
staff can work at productive levels.
7. Manages student’s behavior in a constructive manner.
8. Develops and evaluates collections collaboratively to support
the school’s curriculum and needs of diverse learning styles of
students
and staff.
9. Periodically evaluates the library media center programs,
services, and facilities to insure optimum use.
10. Trains and supervises library media personnel, volunteers and
students.
11. Prepares statistical records and reports needed to administer
the library media program, keep the administration informed of
activities, and maintain MSIP standards.
12. Administers the LMC budget according to the need and objectives
of the library media program, administrators, staff and students.
13. Formulates and carries out immediate and long-range goals.
14. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with students,
staff, administrators, parents and patrons through effective
communication.
15. Participates in professional growth activities.
16. Recognizes the critical role of information retrieval in the
future of education by keeping educationally and professionally
informed
concerning the most recent materials and equipment pertaining to
instructional media.
17. Participates in library media department meetings as scheduled.
18. Collaborates in the development and implementation of the
building and district vision, mission, and goals.
19. Is aware of and follows the policies and procedures of the
school and the school district.
20. Assumes other assigned responsibilities as designated by the
appropriate district administrator.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and work schedule will be established by the Board of
Education.
If you are interested, please contact
Ms Charity Guerra
The Don Bosco Centers
Human Resource Director
816-691-2908 Direct
816-691-2917 Fax
cguerra@donbosco.org
Floyd Pentlin, Adjunct Faculty
Library Science & Information Services
University of Central Missouri
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Weblog - School Libraries: The Steak and the Sizzle:
http://fpentlin.edublogs.org/
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Treasurer, American Association of School Librarians, 2008-2011
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UCM: 660.543.4910
Office: 4200B Lovinger
fpentlin@ucmo.edu
Home: 660.747.0683
calaf@charter.net
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