50% Information Literacy Specialist/50% Interventionist (25-26 SY)

JOB TITLE: 50% Information Literacy Specialist WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Principal

DEPT. /SCHOOL: Campus Assigned DATE REVISED: 04/28/2021

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Supervise and manage the school library mediacenter. Provide all students and faculty with an enriched library environment containing a wide variety and range of materials that will invite intellectual growth promote literacy and technology integration into the teaching and learning process. Provide visionary leadership in learning resources and instructional support to work with students faculties families and communities. Serve as teacher materials expert and curriculum adviser to involve the library media center in the instructional and futurereadiness programs of the school.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Bachelors Degree From Accredited College or University

Valid Texas Librarian or Learning Resources Specialist Certificate/Endorsement or work experience in library sciences Educational technology or digital media areas from an ALA accredited graduate program preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of Library Science

Strong Organizational Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Ability to instruct and manage student behavior

Experience:

Three years of experience as a classroom teacher required

Work experience in library media center in public school setting preferred but not required

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Effectively plan the school library program to meet identified needs.
2. Participates in setting the school districts vision and strategic plan for digital learning and fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation to drive teaching and learning.
3. Create a library/media center environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity level and interests of students.
4. Creates inclusive collections that acknowledge and celebrate diverse experiences
5. Perform ongoing collection development and withdrawal of library materials in accordance with SMCISD policies and deselection guidelines.
6. Develop a quality collection of physical and online resources and equipment based on an analysis of campus needs and available funding.
7. Collaborate with classroom teachers in designing implementing and evaluating instruction that ensures integration of literature reference and research skills information literacy skills and technologies into student learning.
8. Integrate elements of deeper learning critical thinking information literacy digital citizenship creativity innovation and the active use of technology
9. Leads in the selection integration organization and sharing of digital resources and tools to support transformational teaching and learning and develops the digital curation skills of others.
10. Work collaboratively to design lead and support a campusbased professional development plan around technologyrich instruction to facilitate personalized learning for students and capacity building for teachers.
11. Partners with educators to design and implement evidencebased curricula
12. Collaborate with teachers to integrate information problemsolving skills into subject areas and team teaching as appropriate.
13. Encourages and facilitates students to become increasingly selfdirected as they create digital products of their learning that engage them in critical thinking collaboration and authentic realworld problem solving.
14. Perform administrative functions necessary for the management of the library media center such as overseeing volunteers student aides and other library staff as applicable; attending faculty and other campus related meetings and events.
15. Assists in formulating library goals and objectives for services to students and staff; collaborates on updates to the library section of the district web page; and promotes library programs and events using social media.
16. Demonstrated willingness to respond to new opportunities with initiative and creative energy.
17. Leads professional learning to cultivate broader understanding of the skills that comprise success in a digital age ( thinking information literacy digital citizenship technology).
18. Develop and promote a culture of innovation for futureready programs.
19. Cultivates partnerships within the school and local community (including families and caregivers nonprofit organizations government agencies public and higher education libraries businesses) to promote engagement and a community of readers.
20. Support and participate in meeting the objectives of the campus/department improvement plans.
21. Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors and colleagues.
22. Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.
23. Effectively communicate with colleagues students and parents.
24. Assess and respond to needs related to job responsibilities.
25. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the library media program and implement changes based on the findings.
26. Administer discipline in accordance with board policies and administrative regulations.
27. Interact with students to promote positive attitudes toward the school library.
28. Demonstrate behavior that is professional ethical and responsible.
29. Demonstrate awareness of schoolcommunity needs and initiate activities to meet those identified needs.
30. Demonstrate the use of appropriate and effective techniques for community and parent involvement.
31. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise clerical aide(s) student aides and volunteers

EQUIPMENT USED:

Copier computing devices adaptive software interactive flat panel

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate (verbally and written); ability to instruct; maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress; climbing stretching frequent light lifting of books and boxes.

School district employees may be required to work from home and use their personal electronic devices.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills that may be required.

JOB TITLE:

50% Interventionist

WAGE/HOUR STATUS:

Exempt

REPORTS TO:

Principal

DEPT./SCHOOL:

Assigned Campus

DATE REVISED: 12/2019

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual emotional physical and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Bachelors Degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject/level assigned

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of subjects assigned

General knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Strong organization communication and interpersonal skills

Experience:

At least one semester of student teaching or approved internship

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Use strategies and activities which result in: (1) increased student performance in content area and on standardized assessments specific to the subject taught (2) increased student success in meeting campus performance objectives addressing each of the Academic Excellence Indicators
2. Develop and implement plans for the curriculum program assigned and show written evidence of preparation as required.
3. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodation for individual student differences.
4. Present the subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency board policies and administrative regulations.
5. Plan and use appropriate instructional/learning strategies activities materials and equipment that reflect accommodation for individual needs of students assigned.
6. Communicate and promote expectations for high level performance from students and recognize excellence in achievement.
7. Develop instructional activities which incorporate appropriate student learning styles to meet student needs.
8. Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established by Individual Education Plans.
9. Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning and implementing instructional goals objectives and methods according to district requirements.
10. Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for instructional assistants and/or volunteers.
11. Use technologies in the teaching/learning process as available and appropriate.
12. Assist students in analyzing and improving methods and habits of study.
13. Consistently assess student achievement through formal and informal testing.
14. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.
15. Present a positive role model for students that supports the mission of the school district.
16. Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical social and emotional development of students.
17. Manage student behavior and administer discipline according to board policies administrative regulations and the IEP.
18. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities.
19. Assist in the selection of books equipment and other instructional materials as requested.
20. Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents.
21. Maintain a professional relationship with all colleagues students parents and community members.
22. Use acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
23. Participate in campus and district staff development program.
24. Demonstrate interest and initiative in professional improvement.
25. Demonstrate behavior that is professional ethical and responsible.
26. Keeps informed of and comply with state district and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
27. Compile maintain and file all reports records and other documents required.
28. Follow district and campus policy in assignment of meaningful homework which supports curriculum goals and objectives.
29. Follow district and/or campus grading policy in the assignment of grades.
30. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
31. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise assigned instructional assistants aides and/or classroom volunteers. Assist in the supervision of assigned student teachers.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate (verbal and written); ability to instruct; ability to interpret policy and procedures; ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Work inside and outside; prolonged standing and walking; lifting and carrying; indistrict travel as assigned and occasional outofdistrict travel.

This position is supported with Title I and/or State Compensatory Education Funds (SCE). The position must adhere to the Title I and/or State Compensatory Education program funding source requirements. It is important to note that this is a yearly position and if the special allotment program fund(s) end the position will end as well. Contract is contingent upon continued SCE funding for assignment

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills that may be required.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority