Librarian EA

Bloomfield NM•Bloomfield, NM

About The Position

The Mesa Alta Jr. High Librarian-teacher will provide guidance and instructional experiences that are academically and developmentally appropriate for each student who attends class in the library.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree.
A valid New Mexico teaching license with a library science endorsement.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge of the library content area and established curriculum.
Appropriately utilizes a variety of teaching methods.
Communicates with and obtains feedback from students in a manner that enhances student learning and understanding.
Effectively utilizes student assessment techniques and procedures.
Comprehends the principles of student growth, development and learning, and applies them appropriately.
Recognizes student diversity and creates an atmosphere conducive to the promotion of positive student involvement and self-concept.
Models and promotes collaborative planning.
Organizes and manages the library in accordance with established written policies and procedures.
Manages the educational setting in a manner that promotes positive student behavior, and a safe and healthy environment.
Demonstrates a willingness to examine and implement change, as appropriate.
Works productivity with colleagues, parents and community members.
Communicate accurate and up-to-date information to students in a way that enhances student learning, and includes demonstrating effective writing skills, and use of standard English.
Manage time appropriately.
Cooperate with administration, parent and co-workers.
Create a positive atmosphere and arrange the physical environment of the library for optimal learning.
Prepare for instruction and show written evidence of preparation.
Take precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintain accurate and complete records as required by the school district.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings.
Complete duties (hall, bus, etc.) as assigned.
Leave adequate preparations for a substitute.
Develop and implement appropriate classroom management strategies while maintaining high expectations for student behavior.
Encourage cooperation between students.
Maintain student involvement in appropriate tasks.
Use and apply appropriate conflict resolution skills.
Demonstrate public relations skills.
Use appropriate techniques, strategies, and materials to achieve the desired instructional goal.
Adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of individual students.
Use current technology for instruction and management purposes.
Use data to improve instructional programs.
Select, use and interpret evaluation data.
Is available to parents, students, administration and peers outside the school day, if needed.
Attend extra curricular activities.
Spend time beyond the school day grading, planning for instruction, etc.
Report suspected child abuse and neglect.
Is responsible for students on field trips.
Act as a good role model within the context of the school.
May supervise educational assistants, practicum students, student teachers, and high school vocational lab students.
Develop and use community and professional resources.
Understand and apply learning theories.
Accept other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the supervisor.
Demonstrate concern for student’s well-being and positive self-esteem.