Library Media Specialist
Library Media Specialist
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Job Description
The Macon R1 School District is seeking aMiddle School (Grades 68 Library Media Specialistfor theschool year.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate
- Positive interpersonal relationship skills
- Master of Library Science and Information preferred
- Effective Instructional Partner
- Proven leadership as an Information Literacy Leader
- Displays knowledge and leadership in educational technology implementation
- Advocates for literacy across all age levels
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Establishes a plan to create and grow an avid reading culture for both learning andenjoyment through resources displays and activities that spark student interest
Provides flexible library spaces that promote reading inquiry creativity collaboration and asense of community for students and teachers
Encourages equitable access to resources both digital and print
Manages an annual budget for the library media center strategically invests in resources in varying formats and maintains accurate records of all requisitions purchase orders and expenditures
Maintains accurate records of library media center reports such as: circulation reportsresource usage reports weeding and inventory reports technical work orders etc.
Evaluates curates organizes and shares print and digital content that best supportsteaching and learning
Collaborates with teachers to design and implement lessons involving a variety of literacies(information media digital etc. that integrate elements of deeper learning criticalthinking creativity innovation and the active use of technology
Encourages and facilitates students and teachers in the creation of materials that reflect theimplementation of critical thinking collaboration and authentic realworld problem solving
Leads professional learning to cultivate broader understanding of the skills that comprisesuccess in a digital age (e.g. critical thinking information literacy digital citizenshiptechnology competencies etc.
Assumes other duties as assigned
Terms of Employment:
Nine month contract. Salary and work year to be established by the Superintendent.
Applications will be pulled 7 days after initial posting. If no candidate has been selected position will remain open until filled.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
