School Resource Librarian, Wentworth School, (Scarborough, ME)

Posted July 19, 2024

Date Available:  August 2024

Description: Wentworth School is seeking a student-centered, organized and flexible, collaborative school librarian to join our dedicated team. Pending budget validation, this position will be for an elementary school librarian at our state-of-the-art, intermediate level school. The Wentworth librarian will coordinate and provide programming and instruction for grades 3 to 5 on a trimester schedule. The Wentworth Learning Commons is supported by a dedicated team of Library Educational Technicians that assist with daily library routines and management. This is a new position, and we are looking forward to strengthening and developing our elementary library services. This position will also join a team of three other librarians at the primary (K to 2), middle school, and high school levels, supported by the Director of Curriculum and school leaders.

Qualifications:

1. Masters Degree in school library-media/information services or a Master’s Degree in Educational Technology or the equivalent preferred
2. Experience in elementary education
3. Experience with a variety of informational and instructional technologies
4. Knowledge of curriculum development and integration
5. Educational Specialist Certificate (K-12) – 071 Library/Media Specialist
6. CHRC

Application Instructions: 

Scarborough Public Schools does not accept paper applications or supporting materials from online recruiting sites. All applications and supporting materials are to be completed via Frontline Application Tracking at www.applitrack.com/scarborough/onlineapp

Application Deadline:  Until a suitable is found
Maine Department of Education Certification Information can be obtained online at the department’s website at https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert

Maine State Law requires ALL school employees to be fingerprinted and pass a Criminal History Record Check (CHRC). A copy of your CHRC MUST be uploaded as part of your application to be considered. For more information about Maine’s Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) requirements, please see the Maine Department of Education website at https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert

About Scarborough Public Schools
Located on the scenic coast of Southern Maine, six miles southwest of Portland, Scarborough Public Schools provide services to students from kindergarten to adult education practicing its philosophy of offering quality education for all eligible members of the community. Students learn in a positive atmosphere where dedicated educators strive to meet individual student needs throughout the school year and beyond.

For more information on Scarborough Public Schools, please see our website at www.scarboroughschools.org