Library Media Specialist

Full Time
Central Falls, RI 02863
Posted
Job description
The Central Falls School District is looking to fill this position immediately. Administers setup and maintenance of automated catalog and circulation systems, selects and purchases new materials to ensure a balanced library collection, conducts an annual survey as a means of evaluating the library media program and its services, as well as to provide a forum for faculty and student input and suggestions.Prepares and administers the library budget, instructs students and staff in the use of the library system and provides access to information through use of online resources.Trains and supervises paraprofessionals and student volunteers.Networks with other professionals through participation in local, state, and national organizations.Works with school staff to develop a schedule for effective use of the library for class groups (large and small) and individuals; posts an electronic calendar.Identifies obsolete and worn materials on an ongoing basis, and maintains an up-to-date catalog of the library collection.Participates in district and school level leadership meetings (staff, etc.)Collaborates with all classroom teachers/content areas in designing and implementing classroom instruction to increase blended learning opportunities for all students.Facilitate/model strategies for successful implementation of blended learning classrooms identified by administration.Provides group and individual instruction in information literacy skills, research strategies, and the use of electronic resources and equipment.Provides reference and readers advisory services to all students, including those struggling with reading or special educational needs.Updates instructional and library-related professional skills through attendance at conferences and participation in continuing education opportunities.Prepares bibliographies.Incorporates the American Library Association, American Association of School Librarians, and School Librarians of Rhode Island standards.Supervises Virtual Learning spaces for students (periods determined by administration).Collaborates with instructional staff in preparing and delivering lessons that make effective use of information resources and incorporate information literacy skills.Assists staff with accessing informational resources in a variety of formats and integrating literacy skills throughout the curriculum.Assists students and staff with Google classroom and related programs.Informs students and staff of the arrival of new materials and online resources.Promotes the ethical use of information (e.g., research standards, plagiarism, appropriate use of technology, etc.).Communicate with families regularly to discuss student performance, attendance, progress, etc. via phone calls, emails, written correspondence.Teaches classes related to media literacy or other areas deemed necessary by the administration that do not require a specific content-area certificate.Anything deemed necessary by the building administrator.

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