Library/Media Specialist

Qualifications:

1.Bachelor's degree in education

2.Masters' degree in curriculum and instruction; instructional technology; or an endorsement in library science (preferred)

3.Minimum of three years teaching experience in the classroom (preferred)

4.A valid Colorado Teaching Certificate endorsed in area of assignment

5.Such alternatives to the above as the Board may find appropriate

Job Goals:

The media specialist develops and facilitates highly effective instruction to equip students and teachers with 21st century cross-content literacy, post-workforce readiness, and digital literacy skills supporting their development as lifelong learners who are highly skilled in independent inquiry and problem solving.

Performance Responsibilities:

1.Systematically and thoughtfully plans high quality instruction that meaningfully integrates cross-content subjects and Colorado Essential Skills that align with Colorado Academic Standards.

2.Collaborates with teachers across all content areas and grade levels to integrate information literacy, digital literacy, and Colorado Essential skills systematically and serve as essential and equal partner in the instructional process.

3.Consistently assesses student acquisition of information literacy and digital literacy proficiency across content areas in conjunction with the classroom teachers.

4.The school library provides diverse and equitable access to various forms of information, technology, and literacy resources. Students, staff, and other school community members can access the facility and resources at points of need.

5.Co-plans and/or co-teaches lessons and learning experiences with teachers and grade/content area teams during teacher plan time, team planning and PLC's (job embedded planning), and/or during regular classroom instruction.

6.Develop an understanding of district expectations for postsecondary readiness, secondary career pathways, and elementary career readiness skills and outcomes. Integrate elementary college and career readiness skills into learning opportunities including, but not limited to, reading, writing, communications, teamwork, critical thinking, and problem solving.

7.Collaborate with the district technology staff to ensure access to equipment and software that support innovative instructional practices.

8.Manages, evaluates, selects, and orders new media materials, including audio-visual materials, digital text, hardware and software, etc.

9.Supervise para educators, student assistants, and/or volunteers that work in the media center, including: training, directing work, assigning work, district and state assessment, and resolving problems within the media center.

10. Evaluate and consistently communicate with supervisor about scheduling needs/options to ensure time to collaborate, co-teach, and manage daily needs of the media center (i.e. flexible scheduling options).

Salary:

Certified salary is based upon degree status and years of experience. Horizontal advancements are based upon "Graduate" level credits and staff development hours obtained after the last degree was conferred.

Salary Schedule

One year of credit will be provided for each year of approved outside teaching experience up to a maximum of sixteen (16) years (earned within the past 16 years).

Benefits:

Fountain-Fort Carson School District # 8 provides medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, life, long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment insurances, and paid time off benefits. There are district and employee contributions to some or most of these benefits.

Employment Period:

196 days per year