Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required; master’s degree in Reading, Educational Technology or related field preferred.
Valid Michigan teaching certificate in appropriate grade level and subject area (ZG - K-5 all subjects required; additonal endorsements, ND - library media or NP - educational technology, preferred).
Demonstrated expertise in basic technology, including computer operation, productivity software and basic network knowledge.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to meet professional teacher education requirements established by the School, District, and State.
Thorough knowledge of school rules, regulations and procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior.
Demonstrated commitment to the overall success of the school by participation in projects that support the student experience, such as, but not limited to, advisory programs, social and emotional learning, and extracurricular activities.
Successful experience interacting with a diverse population of students, families, and staff preferred.
Familiarity with national and state standards for information and technology literacy, including the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), METS, NETS and American Association of School Librarians (AASL) standards, preferred.
Create a school “learning commons” by developing and administering an integrated school library media program.
Model innovative strategies and technologies to support classroom teachers in their instructional practices.
Instruct students and staff in effective use of the media center, information and technology literacy skills and the use of equipment.
Develop policies and procedures to ensure efficient operation, services and facility use for an exemplary school library media program.
Implement a results-oriented information and technology literacy skills curriculum integrated with subject area curriculum through partnerships with teachers.
Provide leadership and guidance for effectively integrating technologies with instruction to create forward-looking instructional strategies.
Collaborate with teachers, administrators and other staff in the use of new information technologies.
Recommend and procure resources for staff for use in meeting their instructional objectives.
Participate in the selection and integration of library materials that support the curriculum.
Create and maintain a school library center that provides a teaching and learning environment that is inviting, safe, readily accessible and conducive to student learning.
Actively promote reading, information literacy skills, and information resource use through activities including reading programs, reading initiatives and other special events.
Instruct students and collaborate with staff in information and technology literacy skills, including reading for understanding, the research process, engaging inquiry, collaboration, critical thinking, developing multiple literacies and understanding copyright, fair use, and licensing of intellectual property.
Cooperate and network with other libraries, librarians, and agencies to provide expanded access to resources for students and teachers.
Develop procedures that ensure maximum accessibility, efficient operation, effective services and facility use. This includes policies and procedures for physical access, electronic access, selection, acquisition, circulation, resource sharing, and materials challenges.
Establish annual and long-term measurable goals for the school library media program that are aligned with the district and school mission and objectives.
Lead colleagues through staff development programs that incorporate best practices in the use of information resources, multimedia technology applications, and online learning.
Work as an instructional partner by collaborating with teaching staff in preparing and delivering lessons that incorporate effective use of information resources and build information literacy and reading skills.
Develop and maintain a collection of resources appropriate to the curriculum, students, and teaching and learning styles inherent within the school community.
Implement and maintain automated catalog, circulation system, and textbook check-out services, including student obligations and responsibilities for materials.
Collect and analyze data to periodically evaluate the school library media program for continuous improvement against measurable goals and communicate program results with administrators, staff, and the community.
Maintain frequent and timely communication with stakeholders through an effective online school library media program presence and other formats such as presentations, e-mail, newsletters, reports, and articles.
Encourage literacy and lifelong learning.
Maintain and promptly submit accurate, complete, and correct records and reports as required by law, by grant regulations, by district policy, and by administrative directives.
Assist with the school-based budgeting for library collections.
Teach assigned STEAM program classes.
Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
Participate in appropriate professional activities.
Independently organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines, and follow up on assignments.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Uphold school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.
