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Library Technology Specialist, Vassal Lane Upper School (Grades 6-8), Cambridge Public Schools, Cambridge, MA

Posted April 27, 2016

Overview:

Under the direction of the Upper School Head, and as a member of the Information, Communication, Technology Services (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

  • Provide outreach to teachers to develop collaborative relationships
  • 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
  • Take an active role in school and district curriculum and leadership teams

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 print and digital resources
  • Develop, maintain, promote a diverse collection of resources appropriate to the curriculum, the learners, and the instructional strategies of the school community

Program Administrator

  • Oversee, manage and foster a creative, flexible and welcoming 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 incorporate 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; develop, manage, and communicate procedures for technology resource allocation
  • Provide on site troubleshooting for technical difficulties within the building, including but not limited to software, hardware and connectivity problems common in digital learning environments

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.
  • 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.
  • Massachusetts Licensure in Library Media and/or Instructional Technology, both preferred.
  • Meet NCLB highly qualified teacher requirements.

Salary: In Accordance with the Cambridge Teacher’s Association Unit A Salary Schedule.
Closing Date: Until Filled
To apply: http://www.cpsd.us/departments/careers

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