Long Term Substitute: Library and Media Specialist

Framingham Public Schools • Framingham, MA

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About The Position

To provide direct instruction to students in order to deliver Framingham Public Schools' high expectations for achievement, equal access to high levels of instruction, the achievement of academic proficiency for all students, and the closing of the opportunity gap among subgroups within the schools.

Requirements

• A valid Massachusetts Teaching license in this field is preferred but not required.
• A Bachelor's Degree in the area of major study is preferred.
• Experience evaluating student skills and writing reports to interpret/summarize findings.
• Strong collaborative, teaching, coaching, and leadership skills to support student programming and work in a team setting.
• Strong problem-solving skills to support student success.
• Strong data-collection skills to help to inform decisions for students.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills to balance the demands of a multi-tasking position.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in the educational field.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff and the community.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates whose background, teaching, or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging in all aspects of education.
• Candidates who will bring to their professional practice the perspective that comes from a non-traditional educational background or an understanding of the experiences of those underrepresented in the educational field.

Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Consults with colleagues, students, and or parents on a regular basis.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and or volunteer(s).
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff and or school committees.
• Participate in staff development programs.
• Commits to actively working to create a classroom environment that is inclusive and equitable for all students.
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students in acquiring English as a Second Language.
• Other duties and responsibilities as reasonably assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree