Library/Media Specialist, Watertown Middle School, Watertown, MA

Posted May 5, 2015

https://www.schoolspring.com/job.cfm?jid=1507512

Library/media Specialist needed to work fulltime at the Watertown Middle School beginning September 1, 2015.

The Library/Technology Specialist is responsible for delivering, in a blended model, both school library services and instructional technology support to the school community.

Library/Technology Teacher

• Empower students to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, ethical users and producers of information (Digital Literacy)
• Possess a deep knowledge and love of books and genres in order to promote good reading habits for students and staff
• 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
• 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

Library/Technology Administrator

• Oversee, manage and foster a creative, flexible, inviting and clean Learning Commons
• Have a working knowledge regarding the archiving, maintaining, evaluating and referencing of information in a way that provides easy access for students and staff
• Collaborate and network with community and outside agencies (public libraries, area universities, technology organizations)
• Maintain an up to date inventory of all library and technology resources in the building, including equipment location and repair records.
• On site troubleshooting for technical difficulties within the building

Master’s degree preferred. Massachusetts DESE Library license is required. Please apply on www.schoolspring.com.

Position Type: Full-time

Positions Available: 1

Job Category: Student Services > Librarian/Media Specialist

Welcome to Watertown Middle School!

Mission

The Watertown Middle School, in partnership with families and the community, provides a supportive and challenging learning environment where every student feels safe, respected, and valued. As a place for transition, the Middle School nurtures the development of self-esteem and the unique emotional, social, ethical and academic growth of each student. Learn more about us…

Equal Opportunity Employer

Watertown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Job Requirements

• Master degree preferred
• Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application Questions

There are no application questions required for this job posting.

Contact Information

Toni Carlson
30 Common Street
Watertown, Massachusetts 02472
Phone: 617-926-7700
Fax:617-923-1234
Email: click here