Library Media Specialist

Poughkeepsie City School District•New York, NY

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About The Position

The Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Gregory Mott, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of: LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST SOJOURNER TRUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL QUALIFICATIONS: New York State Teacher Certification required K-12 Library Media Certification DUTIES: The Poughkeepsie City School District (PCSD) is committed to providing students and parents with pathways to opportunity that will lead to achievement and success. Through student-centered effective and transformational leadership,school and community engagement, and an unrelenting pursuit to achieve greater school outcomes for children, the Poughkeepsie City Schools is focused on developing and growing greater access, equity, opportunity, and quality across PCSD. To provide quality educational experiences that guarantee student development, interprets, and transmit ideas effectively. Key objectives are: mastery of subject matter, skill development, formation of positive attitudes, problem-solving, active participation, and good citizenship. Work closely with parents in guiding the growth and development of students. Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences; Develop lesson plans; Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities; Prepare the classroom for activities; Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities; Identify and utilize different instructional resources and methods to support the learning needs of students at varying levels of progress; Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment; Provide for the care and protection of school property; Use relevant technology to support instruction; Observe and evaluate student performance and development; Assign and grade class work, homework tests, and assignments as appropriate; Provide appropriate feedback on student work; Monitor and encourage individual student progress; Provide guidance to students which will promote educational development; Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development; Update records accurately and completely as required by laws and district policies; Prepare required reports on students and activities; Manage student behavior and maintain discipline by establishing classroom rules and procedures and enforcing classroom, school, and district rules and procedures; Participate in department, school, and district meetings and professional development activities as appropriate; Stay current with the most recent developments in appropriate subject areas as initiated by the school or district; Cooperate with and participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the total school program; Foster and maintain effective communication with parents and/or guardians; Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator. APPOINTMENT: Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews shall be conducted where appropriate.

Requirements

New York State Teacher Certification required
K-12 Library Media Certification

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
Develop lesson plans
Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
Prepare the classroom for activities
Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
Identify and utilize different instructional resources and methods to support the learning needs of students at varying levels of progress
Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
Provide for the care and protection of school property
Use relevant technology to support instruction
Observe and evaluate student performance and development
Assign and grade class work, homework tests, and assignments as appropriate
Provide appropriate feedback on student work
Monitor and encourage individual student progress
Provide guidance to students which will promote educational development
Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development
Update records accurately and completely as required by laws and district policies
Prepare required reports on students and activities
Manage student behavior and maintain discipline by establishing classroom rules and procedures and enforcing classroom, school, and district rules and procedures
Participate in department, school, and district meetings and professional development activities as appropriate
Stay current with the most recent developments in appropriate subject areas as initiated by the school or district
Cooperate with and participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the total school program
Foster and maintain effective communication with parents and/or guardians
Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator