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Library Technology Specialist, Cambridge Public Schools, Cambridge, MA

Posted April 15, 2015

Under the direction of the Upper School Head, and as a member of the ICTS department, the Library Technology Specialist is responsible for delivering, in a blended model, both school library services and instructional technology support to the school community.

Responsibilities:

Teacher

  • Empower students to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, ethical users and producers of information (Digital Literacy).
  • Work with students and instructional staff to strengthen the use of digital tools and media-rich resources to create original projects/products.
  • Provide resources and programs that promote independent reading and writing in a variety of genres and reading levels.
  • Educate students and staff on the district’s Acceptable Use Policy and other related policies and procedures that support appropriate use of technologies.
  • Design, teach, and support professional development opportunities for staff to increase proficiency with technology.

Instructional Partner

  • Collaborate with teachers to design, teach, and assess learning experiences that incorporate inquiry learning, transliteracies, critical thinking and self assessment.
  • Collaborate with teachers and other instructional staff to develop curriculum that effectively integrates technology and ensures proficiency of the Massachusetts Technology Literacy Standards and Expectations, AASL Standards for the 21st C. Learner as well as ICTS EdTech and Library Media Learning Expectations.
  • Work with instructional staff to ensure the development of 21st century skills related to technology literacy are embedded into learning across content areas.
  • Explore, evaluate, and model new technologies in support of teaching and learning.

Information Specialist

  • Ensure that students and staff are effective and ethical users of ideas and information.
  • Provide flexible access to all information and technology resources.
  • Provide assistance in locating information and developing search strategy skills.
  • Establish procedures for selection, acquisition, circulation, and sharing of resources.
  • Develop and maintain resources appropriate to the curriculum, the learners, and the instructional strategies of the school community.

Program Administrator

  • Oversee, manage and foster a creative, flexible Learning Commons.
  • Coordinate and support special events and programs such as: Massachusetts Book Awards, guest authors and illustrators, authors in residence, family events.
  • Collaborate and network with community and outside agencies (public libraries, area universities, technology organizations).
  • Work with the ICTS department to develop, implement, and update the district Library and Technology Plan and incorporates principles into school technology planning.
  • Work with the Technology Support Technician to create and maintain student, teacher and staff accounts in a variety of software and online applications.
  • Maintain an up to date inventory of all library and technology resources in the building, including equipment location, repair records, replacement/upgrade, and available software.
  • Support the Technology Support Technician with on site troubleshooting for technical difficulties within the building.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher in the field of Education with advanced degree in the area of Library Science and/or Technology Integration in Education.
  • Massachusetts Licensure in Library Media and/or Instructional Technology, both preferred. Meet NCLB highly qualified teacher requirements. Three years of teaching experience or equivalent in the field of library or technology preferred.
  • Knowledge of Mac OS, Windows and Chrome operating systems; Microsoft Office and Google Apps for Education; experience in network technology, hardware, software and assistive technologies.
  • Experience in collaborative group work that focuses on technology integration and information literacy.

Salary: Cambridge Education Association Unit A Salary

Apply online at http://www.cpsd.us/departments/careers and click on employment opportunities. Requested by 4/24/15 – open until filled.

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