Library/Technology Specialist, Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School, Franklin, MA

A highly successful charter school is seeking a full time, Library/Technology Specialist.  The Library/Technology Specialist is responsible for delivering, in a blended model, both school library services and instructional technology support in collaboration with the technology coordinator.  

As a Library/Technology Teacher you will:

• 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
• Collaborate with teachers to design, teach, and assess learning experiences that incorporate inquiry learning, critical thinking and self-assessment
• 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 

As a Library/TechnologyTeacher you will:

• Oversee, manage and foster a creative, flexible, inviting and orderly learning environment
• Collaborate and network with community and outside agencies (public libraries, area universities, technology organizations)
• Help maintain an up to date inventory of all library and technology resources in the building, including equipment location and repair records in collaboration with the technology teacher.