What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher- Library Unified Media Specialist (CAMS )(SY23-24) position at Sargent Rehabilitation Center?
Clark Avenue Middle School
Chelsea Public Schools
Chelsea, Massachusetts
Job Details
Job Description
The Chelsea Public Schools (CPS) is a gateway school system that welcomes and educates all students and families. In CPS, we believe all children are capable of achieving their personal best by ensuring a safe and supportive environment for school and classroom environments. The school system educates over 6,200 students in 11 schools, including a pre-K-1st grade school, 4 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, a virtual school, and 2 high schools. CPS is a culturally responsive school district. We believe that students learn best when they are engaged in meaningful relationships that fosters and promotes high expectations and risk taking. We are a district of multilingual students where languages are an asset to student development and growth. More information about CPS can be found on our website at www.chelseaschools.com/cps.
About the Positions:
The ideal candidate will be an experienced and licensed Librarian with proficiency in 21st Century expectations and technology; proficiency in library science; experience with diverse digital platforms; ability to create a welcoming environment; ability to manage large groups of students of various ages and the ability to collaborate with many stakeholders, including various departments and school staff.
Job Responsibilities:
Maintain and develop collection and online resources- Develop and facilitate school-wide library events (including but not limited to books fairs and author circles)
- Instructs students and staff in the effective uses of the library and its resources
- Supports the school’s use of instructional technology to enhance learning
- Evaluates and selects resources that build a collection addressing recreational reading and curricular needs in collaboration with staff.
- Maintains an accurate, up-to-date catalog of resources
- Manage and supervise the library facility, its budget, and its programs
- Maintains a collection that adheres to state recommended guidelines for size, age and variety
- Develop and maintain a library procedures and operational manual
- Prepares and submit accurate reports as required
- Use online platforms to collect and share data
- Oversee and train library personnel, library media support staff and volunteers
- Supervise students in library before school within regular hours (as needed)
- Facilitate instruction of students in library science and 21st century skills
- Collaborate with teachers in planning lessons and activities that maximize the use of library resources
- Collaborate with other CPS Librarians as well as City Librarians
- Collaborate with principals and curriculum coordinators
- Assist students and teachers in selection of instructional materials, both print and electronic
- Oversee and support for online and directed study/independent learning (as needed)
- As needed, facilitate intervention/enrichment opportunities for students
- Advocate effectively for the library media program and its services
- Actively works to remain current in state and local curriculum
- Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, colleagues, and parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of assigned students;
- Responsible for the promotion of equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning, including, for implementing specific strategies for students with special needs, with 504 plans and\or second language learners;
- Foster learning environment that is safe and welcoming where all students thrive, providing equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, homelessness, religion, national origin, or disability;
- Responsible to support students with disabilities in a general education setting.
- Responsible to support and differentiate learning for students who are second language learners.
- Additional responsibilities may be added as determined by the principal(s) and district coordinator(s)
- A Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university;
- Valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education teacher licensure in grade and subject area appropriate for the assignment;
- Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement for core content teachers
- Ability to work with diverse population;
- Knowledge of MA Curriculum frameworks, curriculum, instruction, and assessment;
- Knowledge of differentiated instruction and response to intervention helpful
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
- Bilingual Spanish
Equal Opportunity Employer:
- Job Category : Student Services > Librarian/Media Specialist
Employer Description
Welcome to Chelsea Public Schools!
Chelsea Public Schools is a diverse school district just north of Boston, Massachusetts. The administrative office for the district is located at 500 Broadway, Chelsea, Massachusetts 02150. Please visit our website at www.ChelseaSchools.com, and please see the Chelsea Schools section for specific information on each of our schools.
Teachers, administrators, and support staff, from pre-kindergarten through grade twelve are dedicated to providing Chelsea students with a Bridge to Success, a commitment that ALL students will achieve at high levels, think critically, and graduate from our school system college and career ready.
Vision
By June 30, 2016, Chelsea Public Schools will be a model for other school districts in the way we utilize reflective practice and leverage family and community partnerships to ensure that ALL students achieve at high levels, think critically, and graduate from our school system college and career ready. Learn more about us...
Equal Opportunity Employer
Chelsea Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
Job Requirements
- No experience required
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Salary : $43,300 - $54,800
