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Library Media Specialist (Grades K-5) -NEW & ANTICIPATED
- Library: MSAD 75 Elementary Libraries
- Town: Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, Harpswell, Topsham
- Library Type: School
- Position Type: MLS
- Deadline: July 31, 2024
Description, How to Apply, and Contact:
Apply at: https://link75.schoolspring.com/
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Oversee all operations of the Elementary Learning Commons program and the Learning Commons staff.
- Implement a library media program that is congruent with the AASL Standards for the 21st Century Learner; the National Educational Technology Standards, and the Maine system of Learning Results, including the Common Core State Standards.
- Manage Destiny Software for five elementary schools.
- Build and maintain a current, balanced collection of print and electronic resources that supports the needs and interests of all students.
- Create age-appropriate library lessons that focus on literacy and information-seeking skills and digital citizenship.
- Stay current with new technology to be able to introduce tools and applications to teachers and students.
- Provide related professional development and support.
- Communicate effectively to the school community and make connections with parents to support literacy and digital citizenship at home.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers on literacy, research units, and technology integration.
- Collaborate with other district staff to identify and address system-wide priorities pertaining to the technology and learning commons programs, as well as district technology infrastructure that impacts learning.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Knowledgeable and experienced in connecting information and resources to support high-performance learning environments.
- Hold or be eligible for the Library Media Specialist Certification from the Maine Department of Education (Certificate 071).
- Master of Science in Education in Library Media & Information Technology, or similar graduate degree.
- Working in a technology-rich library-media learning environment preferred.
- Implementing library, media, and integrated technology services in accordance with AASL Standards for the 21st Century Learner.
- Providing professional development to other educators in library, media, and integrated technology learning.
Salary:
Website: https://link75.schoolspring.com/
Source: 2024-04-10,online form