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Elementary Medis Library Teacher Job at Oakland Schools in Livonia

Oakland Schools, Livonia, MI, US, 48153

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Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Technology and Media

Date Posted:
12/10/2025

Location:
Clarenceville School District

Date Available:
01/31/2025

Closing Date:
Until Filled

District:
Clarenceville School District

Clarenceville School District Job Posting

POSITION: Elementary Library / Media Teacher

LOCATION: Grandview and Botsford Elementary School

SCHEDULE: 2nd half of the 2025-26 School Year

SALARY: Per the CEA Agreement

POSTING DATE: December 2025

DEADLINE: Until Filled

QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education/Certification

  • Valid Michigan Elementary Teaching Certificate
  • An Educational Technology (NP) or Library / Media (ND) preferred
  • Strong knowledge and passion for elementary literature
  • Experience teaching elementary students
  • Experience in a related field of studies with relevant specialization and experience
  • Knowledge of current instructional teaching methods and educational pedagogy
  • Knowledge of library and media curriculum and concepts
  • Ability to establish productive relationships with diverse learners for students, parents, and staff that allow for productive collaboration
  • Competency in student management and supervision
  • Understanding the academic and social-emotional needs of young children
  • Willingness to try and share new ideas, techniques, and strategies
  • Empathy and excellent interpersonal skills
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
  • Extensive knowledge and interest in library/media instructional teaching methods and educational pedagogy to differentiate instruction based upon student learning styles
  • Knowledge of library/media curriculum and concepts
  • Effective teaching skills to make classes interesting for students and encourage them to participate
  • Patience and approachability so that students feel comfortable to try new learning
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to assist in the selection of instructional materials; keeps students and teaching staff informed regarding new acquisitions for use in the classroom.
  • Serves as a ready resource to students to provide research and technology assistance.
  • Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
  • Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping.
  • Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
  • Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
  • Develops and arranges educational displays.
  • Assists with the preparation and administration of the media budget.
  • Supporting teachers with materials for special projects in the classroom.
PLANNING AND PREPARATION
  • Demonstrates knowledge of current trends in media practice and information media
  • Demonstrates knowledge of the school's program and student information needs within that program
  • Establishes goals for the media program appropriate to the setting and the students served
  • Demonstrates knowledge of resources, both within and beyond the school and district, and access to such
  • Plans the media program, integrated with the overall school program
  • Develops a plan to evaluate the media program
ENVIRONMENT
  • Creates an environment of respect and rapport
  • Establishes a culture for investigation and love of media
  • Establishes and maintains technology and computer procedures
  • Manages student behavior
  • Organizes physical space to enable smooth flow
DELIVERY OF SERVICE
  • Collaborates with teachers in the design of instructional units and lessons
  • Engages students in enjoying technology and in learning information skills
  • Assists students and teachers in the use of technology in the classroom
  • Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Reflects on practice
  • Communicates with the larger community
  • Participates in a professional community
  • Shows professionalism

Method of Application: Apply online at https://www.oakland.k12.mi.us/careers. Internal candidates, please submit your intent to elementary building administration, Bryan DeCaire bryan.decaire@clarencevilleschools.org and Dave Bergeron, dave.bergeron@clarencevilleschools.org.

Clarenceville Schools is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer http://www.clarencevilleschools.org

The Board will vigorously enforce its prohibition against discriminatory harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex,(including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes") that are protected by Federal civil rights laws (hereinafter referred to as "unlawful harassment"), and encourages those within the School District community as well as third parties, who feel aggrieved to seek assistance to rectify such problems. The Board will investigate all allegations of harassment and in those cases where unlawful harassment is substantiated, the Board will take immediate steps to end the harassment, prevent its recurrence, and remedy its effects. Individuals who are found to have engaged in unlawful harassment will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action.

The Board will take affirmative action to insure that applicants are employed and promoted without regard to their race, religion, color, handicap, sex, national origin, age, height, weight, or marital status.

The Superintendent has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies. The Superintendent's office is located at 20210 Middlebelt Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152.

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