School Librarian

The Learning Center for the Deaf Inc•Framingham, MA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The school librarian/library media specialist works with both students and teachers to facilitate access to information by the acquisition, organization, and dissemination of resources appropriate to the learning needs of the full age and ability range within the school community. The Learning Center for the Deaf is a nationally-recognized leader of services for deaf and hard of hearing children, adults and families. Marie Philip School (MPS) enrolls nearly 150 deaf and hard of hearing students on its Framingham, MA campus in an ASL/English bilingual, bicultural educational model. Walden School is a nationally-recognized residential therapeutic and education program for deaf children and youth ages 8 to 22 who have often experienced significant adverse childhood events as well as language deprivation. TLC is on a journey to create an inclusive and welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, embracing and valuing multiple approaches, experiences, and perspectives, believing that diversity fosters innovation.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Library Science or related field
Licensed by Massachusetts DESE or willingness to become licensed
Strong bilingual (ASL and English) skills required
A minimum of conversational fluency in American Sign Language required, with native, or near-native ASL fluency preferred
Ability to work with deaf students from preschool through high school
Ability to provide accommodations and modifications to instruction to ensure access for all students
Ability to work independently and interpersonally
Excellent organizational skills
ASL Classes may be required based on ASL fluency

Responsibilities

Participate in the implementation of planned learning experiences for all ages and abilities of students by providing group instruction.
Collaborate with teachers and others to plan and implement meaningful experiences that promote a love of reading and lifelong learning.
Collaborate to design, teach, and assess learning experiences that incorporate inquiry learning, information literacies in their formats, critical thinking and self-assessment.
Teach students to build on prior knowledge to construct new knowledge.
Participate in the curriculum development process to ensure that the curriculum includes the full range of literacy skills (information, media, visual, digital and technological literacy) necessary to meet content standards.
Develop and maintain a collection of resources appropriate to the curriculum, the learners, and the school community that support the racial equity and inclusion.
Use existing and emerging technologies to support teaching and learning, communicate with students, teachers and families, and provide access to library services.
Some lifting and reaching may be required.
Perform other tasks as assigned by the Department Supervisor and/or Program Leader.