Librarian/Media Specialist - West Platte Co R-II
Position: | Librarian/Media Specialist |
Subject Area: | (none) |
Job Title: | Library Media Specialist (Librarian - PK - 5th Grade) |
Job Location: | West Platte Elementary |
Beginning: | Aug 11, 2024 |
Deadline: | Open until filled ** |
District: | West Platte Co R-II |
Weston, MO 64098 | |
Telephone: |
816-640-2236 EXT 103 |
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Job Description:
POSITION TITLE: Library Media Specialist (Librarian - PK - 5th Grade)
ALL applicants must apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/wpsd/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1
F.L.S.A.: Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate. Master's Degree in a library related field. Teaching experience preferred. Valid Missouri Library Media Specialist certificate.
REPORTS TO: Building principal
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Teacher contract days plus additional days as determined by the administration and Board of Education with benefits according to Board policy.
JOB GOAL: To provide the leadership, instructional resources and services for implementation of a school library media program that serves as an integral part of a student-centered educational process.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT: The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active.
Additional assignments/coaching may be available.
West Platte 2023-2024 base compensation is $44,000. The District provides 100% Board paid Health Insurance, 50% Board paid dental, 50% Board paid vision, and Board paid life insurance.
Position will remain open until filled. The West Platte School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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POSITION TITLE: Library Media Specialist (Librarian - PK - 5th Grade)
ALL applicants must apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/wpsd/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1
F.L.S.A.: Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate. Master's Degree in a library related field. Teaching experience preferred. Valid Missouri Library Media Specialist certificate.
REPORTS TO: Building principal
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Teacher contract days plus additional days as determined by the administration and Board of Education with benefits according to Board policy.
JOB GOAL: To provide the leadership, instructional resources and services for implementation of a school library media program that serves as an integral part of a student-centered educational process.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Fosters an atmosphere which encourages student and staff library media center usage.
- Prepares and submits an annual budget for the library media center.
- Maintains accurate records of library media center reports such as: expenditure reports, requisitions/ purchase orders, circulation reports, technical work orders, etc.
- Informs staff of new professional resources that enhance teaching and learning.
- Collaborates with teachers to integrate information literacy in to the curriculum.
- Provides information literacy skills instruction.
- Works with district library media staff in selection of materials to supplement district curriculum and to meet MSIP standards.
- Works with district library media staff to create and implement short and long-range plans to ensure balance among teaching and instructional technology.
- Provides staff assistance in designing activities that help students learn to identify, analyze, and synthesize information by using a variety of materials and formats.
- Participates in instructional planning by collaborating with classroom teachers to design, implement, and evaluate resource-based teaching units.
- Assists students and staff in the use and production of supplementary teaching/learning materials.
- Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
- Promotes the District's adopted policies and regulations dealing with access, confidentiality, copyright and selection.
- Assists in the selection, training, scheduling, supervising, and evaluation of building library media support personnel, student assistants, and volunteers.
- Coordinates resources and activities with networks and area libraries.
- Serves on building and district curriculum and technology committees. Attends faculty and other appropriate staff and department meetings.
- Represents the district in state, regional, and national library related professional organizations.
- Demonstrates professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, dress and appropriate professional manner for the work setting.
- Demonstrates professional integrity through ethical behavior.
- Demonstrates effective human relations and communications skills.
- Adheres to good safety practices.
- Adheres to all district rules, regulations and policies.
- Other duties as required or assigned.
CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT: The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active.
Additional assignments/coaching may be available.
West Platte 2023-2024 base compensation is $44,000. The District provides 100% Board paid Health Insurance, 50% Board paid dental, 50% Board paid vision, and Board paid life insurance.
Position will remain open until filled. The West Platte School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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** District reserves the right to close any Job Posting when a suitable applicant has been found before the deadline date.