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POSITION: LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST Job at Wnylrc in City of Lockport

Wnylrc, City of Lockport, NY, United States

Library Media Specialist, Lockport City School District

Job Location:

Lockport, NY

Salary Range or Hourly Rate:

Per negotiated contract

Job Description:

POSITION: LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST
LOCATION: To be determined
Full-time
Ten Months
Salary: Per Negotiated Agreement
Posting Dates: November 13, 2023 - November 29, 2023

Qualifications:

Earned Master’s Degree in Library Media Specialist (Preferred)
Current NYS certification as School Library Media Specialist (Required)
Experience at the school Library Media Specialist level (Strongly Preferred)
Comprehensive understanding of Common Core Learning Standards and NY state assessments
The ability and commitment to use technology as an instructional tool
Uncompromising commitment to continuous improvement
Broad experience with a variety of instructional techniques
Ability to differentiate instruction for accelerated and delayed learners
Evidence of strong classroom management skills with age appropriate experiences
Flexibility, enthusiasm, creativity, and willingness to develop programs
Evidence of being a team player
Ability to facilitate a library and district resources that support the academic programs in the Lockport City School District
Evidence of the ability to collaborate with faculty to design standards based activities
Commitment to working with all members of the community to accomplish the goals of the district

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid New York State School Library Media Specialist Certification
Masters in Library Studies (MLS preferred)
Successful Fingerprint Clearance
Successful completion of NYS Educating All Students (EAS) Exam
I-9 Employment Eligibility in compliance with Immigrations Reform and Control Act
Completion of mandatory training sessions

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Formal training in the management of a school library media center
Successful experience as a classroom teacher or Library Media Specialist
Trained in curriculum development, collaborative planning and instructional design
Management skills applicable to people, program, collection, budget and time
Knowledgeable about resources within and outside the library
Good organizational and goal setting skills
Proficient with using technology

ACCOUNTABILITY:
The Library Media Specialist reports directly to the Building Principal, Director of Special Education, or in accordance with currently established district and collective bargaining procedures and evaluation criteria.

NATURE OF THE POSITION:
While performing the duties of this job, the Library Media Specialist manages and administers all aspects of a school library media program and facility. The Library Media Specialist also collaborates with teachers to incorporate informational skills and technological resources into the curriculum.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
This list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties:

Selects, evaluates, acquires, organizes and maintains library materials
Provides staff support in the use of information resources and in the selection and application of informational and instructional technologies
Works in cooperation with the teachers to design activities, materials, and instruction which promote curriculum integration
Integrates curriculum needs into the library media program
Teaches students to locate, select, analyze, evaluate, interpret and communicate information and ideas
Trains and supervises all Library Media Center staff and volunteers in the performance of their duties
Assists in planning staff development
Assists the Director of Technology, Data Security and Communications in the evaluation of proposed software purchases
Participates in the support of technology projects
Assists with all other duties as assigned by the Building Principal and/or other district personnel

Interested applicants are to submit a letter of interest, resume, a completed application, three letters of reference (signed and dated within the past two years), a copy of all college transcripts and a copy of current NY State certification. All materials must be emailed in one PDF to [email protected] and received no later than February 9, 2024. Any current applications on file must be updated to be considered.

Job URL

https://wnyric.atenterprise.powerschool.com/ats/job_board_form?op=view&JOB_ID=3…

Posting Start Date:

Monday, November 13, 2023

Posting End Date:

Friday, February 9, 2024

Airport Commerce Park East | 4950 Genesee St, Suite 170 | Cheektowaga, NY 14225 | 716.633.0705

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