The Hallsville District, a four-day school week, is seeking a Certified Library Media Center Teacher. 

 

PURPOSE

The Hallsville School District seeks a Media Specialist.  The Media Specialist is an instructional leader who routinely collaborates with faculty and staff and provides information and digital literacy instruction to students and faculty. The Media Specialist demonstrates competency in selection, acquisition, circulation, and maintenance of materials, technology, and equipment that support the district curriculum and educational philosophy.

 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Teaching information and communication literacy skills, as defined by Hallsville Library Media standards.
• Developing and integrating STEM activities building-wide and in the Makerspace, if applicable.
• Supports teachers, students, and administration with innovation
• Ordering of instructional materials needed for student circulation and curricular resources.
• Developing the library media center programs and procedures.
• Tracking all library media center records, completing inventories, and reports as required.
• Overseeing library budget expenditures and keeping records of disbursements.
• Coordinating and working with the public and other school libraries.
• Promoting the library media center and its programs within the school, the district, and the community.
• Serving on district and building instructional committees.
• Promoting the development of reading skills and reading appreciation.
• Being the Chair of the Building Technology Committee or serving as a member.
• Adapting circulation procedures to student and teacher needs.
• Recommending needs, outlining qualifications, and participating in the selection of library support staff.
• Incorporating district, state, regional, and national guidelines in library media center operations.
• Promoting the programs of the library media centers to teachers and administrators.
• Understands and adheres to the board policies and procedures.
• Support the implementation of PBIS strategies to promote positive behavior and a safe, respectful learning environment for students.
• Perform other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Hallsville School District.

                                                                                                                                      

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS

All employees of the District are expected to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain appropriate certification and competencies necessary for the position, and demonstrate the values of the district at all times. For information on policies, regulations, and values, visit www.hallsville.org.

 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

 

Reports To: Primary and Intermediate Building Principal and Assistant Principal

 

Supervises: none

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

 

Minimum: Bachelor’s degree; Missouri teacher certificate in K-12 education; Library media certification required. Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills. Proficient in working with various forms of technology. Professional and friendly demeanor with a demonstrated ability to work well with a variety of individuals in a fast-paced environment.

 

 

ADA REQUIREMENTS

Language: Read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, BOE policy, administrative procedures and forms and governmental regulations and guidance. Read, analyze, and implement curriculum and assessment data to plan instruction. Complete forms, write reports, and engage in written correspondence with parents. Present information effectively and respond to questions. Write clear and complete lesson plans. These are essential functions of the job.

 

Computation: Work with mathematical concepts, such as probability and statistical inference, and analyze data for instruction. Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. These are essential functions of the job.

 

Reasoning: Solve a variety of problems in many different situations. Interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Apply knowledge of current educational theory and instructional techniques while presenting the subject matter to students. Demonstrate executive functions such as planning, organizing, remembering, and regulating information and behavior as they pertain to student performance and achievement. These are essential functions of the job.

 

Other Skills and Abilities: Identify the needs and abilities of individual students and adapt instructional methods accordingly. Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents. Perform multiple tasks simultaneously. These are essential functions of the job.

 

Technology: Advanced technology skills preferred and/or the ability to learn; The ability to teach with technology tools and assist teachers in the integration of the ISTE Student and Educator standards. Use district software for recording grades and finding student information. Utilize and train others how to use smart boards, iPads, Windows /and Chrome laptops, and other instructional technology provided by the district. These are essential functions of the job.

 

Prospective and current employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact human resources to discuss reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer