Kansas City Public Schools is hiring: Library Media Specialist in Kansas City

Overview

To provide all students with an enriched library environment containing a wide variety and range of materials that support the rigor of the Missouri Learning Standards and aid all students in acquiring the 21st century skills needed to take full advantage of library resources. The incumbent will collaborate with building faculty and staff to bring technology integration to a higher level across the entire school.

Responsibilities

With Students

• Maintains schedule to ensure adequate circulation of library materials.
• Maintains schedule to provide instruction aligned with national and state library standards and learning expectations within and outside the library setting, including Digital Citizenship, MLS, ISTE and Future Ready standards, in collaboration with classroom teachers.
• Promotes the appropriate and ethical conduct of students using library facilities and various types of media.
• Helps students attain the skills necessary for independent reference work and use of digital and print resources for independent and non-independent learning.
• Gives reading guidance to students who need reading support.
• Supports students in pursuing individual intellectual interests.
• Makes provisions for library resources to be available to students and parents throughout and outside the instructional day.

With Teachers

• Collaborates with classroom teachers to develop, differentiate, and present lessons using digital and print resources in support of the KCPS curriculum.
• Collaborates with teachers in the selection of books and other instructional materials and makes library materials available to supplement the instructional program.
• Maintains a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all library materials and instructs teachers and students on use of the system.
• Provides professional development and coaching to staff on digital and print resources available to students for independent research and for developing future-ready skills.
• Works collaboratively with Instructional Coaches, Department Chairs/Team Leads and PD Chairs to support the incorporation of digital learning and research skills in the classroom.

Building Level Responsibilities

• Operates and supervises the library(s) to which they are assigned.
• Circulates books to all students (K-12) in support of independent reading.
• Supports classroom instruction through librarian-taught or co-taught lessons.
• Supports classroom instruction through digital learning support and professional development (e.g., district LMS, SIS and content-agnostic digital learning resources).
• Manages the library budget to spend all monies in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Evaluates, selects, and requisitions new library materials with input from teachers and maintains a diverse, relevant and culturally responsive library collection that reflects the student population.
• Arranges and frequently updates book-related displays, bulletin boards, and exhibits of interest to students.
• Participates in the implementation of the district’s school improvement plan.
• Regularly communicates and/or collaborates with building-level administration concerning library resources, planning, etc.
• Works with district and community partners to enhance the library program.
• Supports as part of the school leadership/instructional team.

District Level Responsibilities

• Attends scheduled librarian meetings.
• Attends district-wide professional development on library skills, technology integration, and other key curriculum and instruction professional development.
• Attends professional development opportunities for librarians at local, state, and national levels.
• Attends assessment training on district and state online assessments.
• Participates in the implementation of the district’s school improvement plan.
• Regularly communicates and/or collaborates with district-level administration concerning library resources, planning, etc.
• Participates in the exchange of library books/materials between schools and district partners.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education from a four-year College or University.
• Missouri State Certification as School Librarian (K-12) or Library Media Specialist (K-12).

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in instructional technology integration and teaching with technology best practices.
• Knowledge of Google, Apple and Microsoft apps and resources.
• Experience in leading professional development and peer coaching.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The job requires sitting, standing, walking, speaking, hearing, using hands and fingers; reaching with hands and fingers; bending, stooping, lifting objects of at least ten pounds. The job occasionally requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Visual ability includes mono and color vision, close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Terms Of Employment

Length of work year: 8 hours per day; 5 days/week; 187 workdays (regular contract year), plus 5 additional days at 8 hours per day for Extra Duty Assignment.

Benefits: Health and Dental Insurance are provided.

KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan – mandatory 9.0% contribution is required from employees and matched by KCPS; Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industries: Primary and Secondary Education

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