Jobs in Union County

About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum of a B.S. Degree
• Alabama State Department of Education Teaching Certificate
• Library Media Specialist Certification
• Knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials and equipment needed for the different departments in the school setting.
• Knowledge of materials and equipment appropriate for effective teaching and learning.
• Knowledge of school's program of studies related to mission, goals and organization.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research, technology and theory to the library facility.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and community members.
• Skilled and effective in oral and written communication.
• Ability to use and manage technology including, but not limited to, e-mail, internet, Microsoft Office Programs, CD-ROMS, DVDS, videos, etc.
• Knowledge and understanding of the school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policy, and state and federal rules and regulations.
• Possesses the physical and emotional ability to fulfill the contract period.
• Background checks must not be more than 10 years old.

Nice To Haves

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Operation and supervision of the school media center.
• Maintaining a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all media center materials and instructing teachers and students on its use.
• Coordinating library skills instruction with classroom instruction to achieve state curriculum content standards and district educational goals.
• Collaborating with teachers to integrate information literacy competencies across the curriculum.
• Assisting teachers in the selection of books and other instructional materials and making media center materials available to supplement the instructional program.
• Evaluating, selecting, and requisitioning new media center materials and informing teachers and other staff of new acquisitions.
• Assisting students in the use of various types of materials and information technology.
• Helping students develop habits of independent reference work and skills in using reference material for assignments.
• Presenting and discussing materials with a class studying a particular topic at the request of the teacher.
• Preparing and administering the media center budget.
• Supervising the clerical activities necessary for the effective operation of the media center.
• Supervising the work performance of the media aide.
• Promoting relationships with external information sources and participating in electronic networks and resource sharing systems.
• Establishing and maintaining a professional level of rapport with colleagues, team leaders, department heads, district-level coordinators, program directors, and instructional support and service employees.
• Fulfilling professional responsibilities beyond the classroom, including participation in school co-curricular programs, school and district program improvement efforts, community and parent groups, and abiding by and promoting high ethical standards.
• Modeling appropriate personal characteristics and work habits.
• Performing other duties within the scope of employment and certification as assigned.

Benefits

• Salary based on employment for complete year