SCHOOL LIBRARY/MEDIA SPECIALIST
Long Term Substitute
Intermediate/Middle School
Ephrata Area School District, 803 Oak Boulevard, Ephrata, PA, is recruiting for Library/Media Specialist position. Position is a full-time, contracted position and will be available starting immediately through the conclusion of the 2025/2026 school year.
The LTS School Library Media Specialist promotes and develops successful learning for students, performs instructional and related duties in accordance with District Policies and terms of the teacher contract. The SLMS also maintains a cooperative attitude with staff, parents, and students. In addition, the SLMS provides leadership and expertise to carry out the mission of the Ephrata Area School District library media program.
Please review attached position description for a full list of teaching and library essential functions. - Develop and implement a rigorous curriculum and learning environment for all students
- Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to use research-based principles of effective instruction
- Develop and maintain an instructional environment conducive to effective student learning
- Prepare effectively for class instruction
- Develop and communicate appropriate grading standards and expectations, and academic progress, to students and parents
- Develop and maintain positive interpersonal and intrapersonal relationships
- Build motivation and interest in learning
- Maintain an ongoing personal program of professional growth and development
- Adhere to yearly District, school and department goals, recognizing and working toward the fulfillment of of the teacher's role in achieving the established goals
- Oversees student learning of the Information Literacy and Technology Skills Curriculum, including but not limited to, online safety, library functions, computer science.
- Collaboratively plans, teaches, and evaluates instructional units with classroom teachers to incorporate classroom objectives and information literacy skills.
- Instructs students in accessing, evaluating, and communicating information regardless of format.
- Uses a variety of instructional methods addressing the needs of individual students and their learning styles.
- Provides access to information and ideas by assisting students and teachers in identifying information resources.
- Creates an attractive, organized learning environment, maintaining student discipline.
- Systematically develops and maintains an adequate collection of print, non-print, and electronic resources to support the curriculum, students’ needs, and to promote continuous independent reading and literacy growth.
Requirements:
Education: A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Certification: Holds any active certification from the Pennsylvania Department of Education in PK - 12 Library Science
Experience: Any work experience in certification area; Student teaching experience in a supervised education program at an accredited institution.
Language Skills: Ability to evaluate, interpret and analyze; effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to maintain written records and effectively present information to colleagues, students, parents and administrators. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with tact and diplomacy.
Reasoning Skills: Strong critical thinking, problem-solving and reasoning skills Other Skills & Abilities: Exhibit sound judgment; Ability to develop appropriate effective working relationships with department colleagues, school staff, students, parents, and the administration; demonstrate effective organizational and time-management skills.
WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS:
- Must demonstrate regular and punctual attendance. Must interact positively with administration, students, staff, parents, and community members.
- Must demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior & speech and dress in a neat, clean, and professional manner.
- Must follow all District policies, work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority.
- Must maintain the integrity of confidential information within the Business Office.
- Follow established protocols as outlined in Student/Faculty/Support Staff handbook
Other Requirements: Applicants must also possess the following criminal clearances obtained within the last 12 months: Act 34 - PA Criminal Record; Act 114 - FBI Background Check; Act 151 - PA Child Abuse Clearance.
The Ephrata Area School District also requires a pre-employment drug test, physical, and TB test upon offer of employment as directed by PDE and the PA Department of Health. Status: Long Term Substitute
Salary Range: Step 1/Bachelors
The Ephrata Area School District will not discriminate in employment, education programs, or activities based on race, sex, handicap, or national origin. This policy of non-discrimination extends to all other legally protected classifications in accordance with state and federal laws including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Inquiries should be directed to Diane Gibson, Director of Human Resources, Ephrata Area School District, 803 Oak Boulevard, Ephrata, PA 19522
