Library Teacher, Mulready Elementary, Hudson, MA
Posted June 29, 2018
Qualifications:
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Technology and elementary Principals the Elementary Library/Media Specialist should possess the following qualifications:
- DESE license as a library teacher
- Completed a teacher preparation program/educational degree, and hold a master’s degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association or from a master’s level program in library and information studies.
- Classroom teaching experience preferred
- Technology applications and ability to use web tools
Responsibilities:
- Plans instruction that incorporates classroom and library curricula, the research process, and information/media literacy appropriate for elementary students.
- Creates learning experiences by providing group and individual instruction, assessing student progress, and evaluating activities.
- Collaborates with classroom teachers as a partner in the instructional process.
- Assists students and teachers in selection of reading and instructional materials.
- Advocates and promotes reading and life-long learning.
- Incorporates technology to enhance learning.
- Manages and supervises the library facility.
- Creates and maintains an environment conducive to learning.
- Benchmarks the School Library Program (SLP) to school, state, and national standards.
- Stays current in professional practices and educational research.
- Participates in the recruiting and training of library volunteers.
- Develops and maintains resources appropriate to the curriculum, the learners, and instructional strategies of the school community.
- Establishes communication and networks with the Hudson Public Library staff.
- Establishes procedures for selection, acquisition, circulation, resource sharing of material in all formats.
- Promotes the ethical use of information: copyright, fair use, and licensing of intellectual property.
- Creates Makerspace areas to extend student learning opportunities.
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