Librarian Assistant jobs in Anderson, SC

LEGACY EARLY COLLEGE OVERVIEW

Legacy Early College is a K4-12 public charter school that originated through the vision of William Brown in 2010 with an unwavering focus on “To and Through College” at every grade level. Legacy’s model combines academics, nutrition, physical fitness and mental health. In addition to our college driven academic standards, meals are made on site, scholars participate in PE everyday and Social-Emotional Literacy is integrated in the culture and curriculum. We currently occupy the site of the historic Parker High School and the former Greenville County Fine Arts Center.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Legacy Early College (“Legacy”) seeks an Elementary School Library Media Specialist. The Library Media Specialist serves as an instructional leader who advocates for and works towards access for all to information, media and literature in a variety of forms and for diverse purposes. As an instructional leader, the Library Media Specialist acts as an advocate and support for information access, a teacher, instructional consultant, and media manager to ensure that the library media operations and resources are a fully integrated part of the instructional program of the school and promote contemporary learners and learning.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Information Specialist and Advocate for Information Access

• Provides leadership and expertise in the selection, acquisition, evaluation, and organization of information resources and technologies in all formats, as well as expertise in the ethical use of information.
• Assists users in developing skills for responsible use and interpretation of print and non-print resources housed in and outside the library media center.
• Allows student choice in resource selection to meet learner preferences and needs; encourages feedback and consults with learners to shape a range of resources provided and supported.
• Provides equitable and varied access to high quality resources to support curriculum-based research as well as personal interest and recreational reading.
• Facilitates access to resources outside the school by networking with other information agencies such as the division-wide media center, public, academic and special libraries, on-line databases, and local and wide area networks, and those found through active engagement in online and offline professional communities and social networks.
• Researches effective access paths including free and open source tools that support Universal Design for Learning and differentiated instruction.

Teacher/Instructional Consultant

• Provides recreational/research reader advisory based on knowledge of individual students’ interests, abilities, and special needs including those on individualized education plans and receiving intervention services.
• Differentiates literacy support and provides a variety of resources (print, audio and electronic).
• Recommends, promotes, and purchases resources based on student interest, skill/reading level, and curriculum requirements.
• Uses knowledge of national, state, and local curriculum, information literacy standards, and AASL standards for the 21st Learner to construct lessons; uses standards to set expectations for students.
• Varies instruction on research strategies, independent book selection, and online resource selection in response to student needs.
• Works collaboratively with staff to plan and adapt instruction to meet the needs of individual students and acts as a resource for teachers as they plan instruction and instructional interventions.
• Supports faculty understanding that technology is integral to information literacy instruction and provides extensive, appropriate learning opportunities that apply technology (e.g. online databases, audio and ebooks).
• Collaborates with faculty and students to facilitate student use of technology in the library media center to support student-led inquiry, communication, and publication.
• Monitors student learning by continually assessing student growth and work within instructional environment then adjusts instruction accordingly.
• Maximizes availability of library space, time, and resources for student use - at class level, for small groups, and for individual students.

Media and Media Center Manager

• Creates an open environment for learning, communication, and creation to help students learn to navigate contemporary learning spaces, both physical and virtual.
• Provides flexible learning spaces for large and small groups and supports the development of student responsibility.
• Provides 24/7 access to library resources for both students and teachers.
• Promotes the use of online databases.
• Researches and makes available relevant resources and links to support the curriculum and specific projects.
• Purchases and maintains access to a range of materials including audio and ebooks as appropriate for the local school community.
• Conducts periodic collection analyses including the use of circulation data.
• Provides mechanisms for patron input to determine collection development needs.
• Offers an annual program of events and activities that engage students in positive learning experiences and foster lifelong learning.
• Invites parents to visit or participate in library activities; invites community groups to participate in library activities.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree, required
• Valid South Carolina teaching certification, preferred
• A minimum of 2 years teaching experience, preferred
• Experience with English Language Learners, preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish), preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• State PEBA Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k: Employee Invest 6% Employer Match 8% = 14%
• Accrue personal days: up to 10 days per school year
• School Breaks: 1 week TG, 2 weeks Winter, 1 week Spring
• On-site Fitness Center

Physical Demands

The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Long periods of standing and sitting and having the ability to lift items up to 25lbs. is required.
• Requires normal/corrected vision and hearing.
• Position will require travel.
• Periodic participation in activities to support Legacy Early College is required.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Position will have periods of extended work week hours, which is required to support both the ongoing development of the region and the delivery of high-quality education for all students.

General Sign-off

The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies. Duties may be changed at the discretion of Legacy Early College at any time.

Statement of Non-Discrimination

Legacy Early College is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment. Legacy Early College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Greenville, SC 29611: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person