Exciting opportunity at Wissahickon School District! At Wissahickon we are looking for individuals who will foster EQUITY and INCLUSION in our schools, seeking to create a learning community in which all students are appreciated, inspired, and equipped to engage and excel. I encourage you to visit our website to learn more. Apply today if you want to truly BELONG at Wiss Nation. POSITION TITLE: Librarian (Long Term Substitute, Semester 2, Jan-Jun)POSITION GOAL: To provide instruction and resources in order for students to become information literate; to instruct and supervise a diverse group of students by establishing a positive, respectful learning environment, providing ample and varied learning opportunities and promoting high standards of performance for all students regardless of their background and developmental levels.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Operates and supervises the library media centers to which assigned.
- Creates a classroom and/or instructional environment that is attractive, safe, supportive, and conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity, interest and abilities of students. Risk-taking is encouraged, students feel free to contribute their ideas, and teacher and student interactions are respectful and polite to promote a positive learning environment for all students.
- Creates a classroom and/or instructional environment that have materials in good condition and accessible to students, including but not limited to creating educational bulletin boards, web pages, parent/student newsletters, and other similar communication vehicles consistent with district practice.
- Guides the learning process toward the achievement of established District curriculum goals and establishes and communicates clear objectives to the students for all lessons, units, and projects.
- Strives by instruction and action to employ the District's philosophy of education, instructional goals and objectives, and performance expectations.
- Prepares for classes and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and employs a variety of instructional techniques and teaching strategies to meet different aptitudes and interests of students, including current technology and whole-group/small-group learning.
- Manages allotted learning time to maximize student achievement.
- Reflects on practice and student work to determine what went well and what changes could improve instruction and uses reflection to inform future instruction.
- Assists students in becoming digital citizens.
- Instructs students on evaluation of digital and print resources and in the appropriate use of the library.
- Assesses students' academic and social growth on a regular basis, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports as required, and communicates with parents/guardians as deemed necessary or when directed by the Principal.
- Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by the District Policy, Administrative Policy, and Pennsylvania law.
- Provides age-appropriate communication with students on instructional expectation and keeps them informed of their progress in meeting those expectations.
- Seeks the support of district specialists when concern regarding student progress arises. Cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and developing strategies to help students solve health, attitude, and learning problems. Follows the District multi-tiered system of supports and develops strategies for individual education plans.
- Develops a code of conduct for the classroom which is consistent with established Administrative Policies and develops rules of classroom behavior which are enforced in a fair and just manner.
- Provides clear behavior expectations for students and monitors student behavior throughout the class and school.
- Communicates regularly with parents/guardians during and outside normal classroom day to create partnership around student learning by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, and other means to discuss student's progress and the school program.
- Evaluates, selects, and requisitions new books, technology, and media materials and equipment; Collaborates with IT Department on requisition of technology related materials.
- Assists teachers in the selection of books and other instructional materials and makes media materials available to supplement the instructional program.
- Informs students, teachers, and other staff members concerning new books and materials the library acquires.
- Maintains a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all media materials and instructs teachers and students on use of the system.
- Arranges for interlibrary loan of materials of interest or use to teachers and students.
- Collaborates with teacher in planning lessons that use media resources.
- Institutes programs which focus on developing and improving students' research skills.
- Promotes library program and resources to all school personnel.
- Works with other district librarians to develop and maintain coordinated, user-friendly district-wide library programs.
- Arranges frequently-changing book and technology-related displays and exhibits likely to interest the library patrons.
- Assists in preparation and administration of the library budget.
- Removes obsolete and worn materials from the collections on a regular basis.
- Serves as a media resource for the building and district.
- Schedules teacher access to library space and AV materials.
- Plans and coordinates the work of library clerk, parents/guardians, and volunteers in the library.
- Supervises the clerical routines necessary for the smooth operation of the library.
- Attends IEP, Section 504, or other related meetings necessary for student assessment and/or compliance with federal and/or state law.
- Attends district department and faculty meetings and serves on district committees as required by the CBA.
- Attends established traditional school-sponsored activities (i.e.: back-to-school night, open house, and other activities customarily attended by classroom teachers and/or faculty members) as required by the CBA.
- Actively participates in building or district educational experiences such as science fairs, mathematic competitions, programs associated with the arts and other student activities as required by the CBA.
- Participates in curriculum related and programmatic activities that are a part of the regular District program, including but not limited to field trips that have been historically part of the school curriculum and programming.
- Participates in in-services and staff development activities and staff meetings as required or assigned.
- Maintains an ongoing program of professional growth that satisfies District requirements but also satisfies personal expectation as a professional
- Provides, when appropriate, information and recommendations (verbal and written) when requested for student placement, course selection, awards, scholarships and in pursuit of other academic, extra-curricular endeavors or employment.
- Establishes partnerships with the community as appropriate in support of the academic program.
- Demonstrates professionalism and adheres to the Professional Code of Conduct.
- Follows established policies and procedures for reporting incidents (e.g., child abuse, substance abuse, harassment, and violence).
- Other duties as assigned by the Building Principal and/or Administration
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE LIBRARY ASSISTANT:
- Completes inventory of all library materials, annually.
- Selects book for rebinding, replacement or deletion.
- Complete general library maintenance, which includes shelving books, organizing shelves, and repairing damaged books.
- Prints fine notices and overdue notices and collect fines for late materials.
- Fulfills book and media requests for teachers needing collections of materials for their classrooms.
- Works collaboratively with the Library Assistant.
QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The Library Media Specialist shall possess the following:1. Pennsylvania Standard Teaching Certificate in Library Science.2. Bachelor's Degree in Education from an accredited college/university.3. Understanding of Pennsylvania Core Standards.4. Strong skill set in human relations, communications, problem solving and organization.This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The Library Media Specialist will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties requested by the Principal.Wissahickon School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.