Instructor (Library Media Specialist), Box BAT-557/00128
New York State Education Department, Batavia, NY, United States
Responsibilities
Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of Education Policy is seeking candidates for an Instructor (Library Media Specialist) position in the New York State School for the Blind. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Develop and administer an integrated school library media program;
Develop lesson plans and provide instruction to students in accordance with NYS Standards;
Instruct students and staff in effective use of media, information, and technology literacy skills;
Evaluate, select, and procure print and digital resources and related equipment/materials;
Develop policies and procedures to ensure efficient operation, services and facility use for a 21st‑century school library media program;
Implement a results‑oriented information and technology literacy skills curriculum integrated with subject area curriculum through instructor partnerships;
Provide leadership and guidance for effectively integrating technologies with instruction to create 21st‑century learning opportunities;
Support instructors with research engines appropriate for our student population;
Provide support for our students and staff in locating materials necessary to complete research‑related activities.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree or higher, a valid NYS Teaching Certificate in School Media Specialist (Librarian) or Library Media Specialist, and the ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting of children.
Preferred Qualifications Special consideration will be given to candidates with the following qualifications:
NYS Teaching Certificate in Special Education;
Certification as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI).
Conditions of Employment
This will be a permanent, unclassified, 10‑month appointment with the potential of working during the summer school session. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 am–3:00 pm. Candidates must maintain a valid NYS teaching certification in School Media Specialist (Librarian) or Library Media Specialist with active registration. Background checks, fingerprinting, and clearance from the Justice Center Staff Exclusion List are required for employment.
Benefits
Holiday & Paid Time Off
30 hours of paid personal leave annually;
Six (6) days (42 hours) of paid sick leave each semester, totaling twelve (12) days (84 hours) per school year.
Health Care Benefits
Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs;
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
Additional Benefits
Enrollment in the New York State pension system or an Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8 % salary match (eligibility requirements apply);
NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan;
Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only);
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF);
Opportunities for telecommuting;
Eligibility for various life insurance options.
Equal Opportunity Statement
New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.
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Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of Education Policy is seeking candidates for an Instructor (Library Media Specialist) position in the New York State School for the Blind. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Develop and administer an integrated school library media program;
Develop lesson plans and provide instruction to students in accordance with NYS Standards;
Instruct students and staff in effective use of media, information, and technology literacy skills;
Evaluate, select, and procure print and digital resources and related equipment/materials;
Develop policies and procedures to ensure efficient operation, services and facility use for a 21st‑century school library media program;
Implement a results‑oriented information and technology literacy skills curriculum integrated with subject area curriculum through instructor partnerships;
Provide leadership and guidance for effectively integrating technologies with instruction to create 21st‑century learning opportunities;
Support instructors with research engines appropriate for our student population;
Provide support for our students and staff in locating materials necessary to complete research‑related activities.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree or higher, a valid NYS Teaching Certificate in School Media Specialist (Librarian) or Library Media Specialist, and the ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting of children.
Preferred Qualifications Special consideration will be given to candidates with the following qualifications:
NYS Teaching Certificate in Special Education;
Certification as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI).
Conditions of Employment
This will be a permanent, unclassified, 10‑month appointment with the potential of working during the summer school session. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 am–3:00 pm. Candidates must maintain a valid NYS teaching certification in School Media Specialist (Librarian) or Library Media Specialist with active registration. Background checks, fingerprinting, and clearance from the Justice Center Staff Exclusion List are required for employment.
Benefits
Holiday & Paid Time Off
30 hours of paid personal leave annually;
Six (6) days (42 hours) of paid sick leave each semester, totaling twelve (12) days (84 hours) per school year.
Health Care Benefits
Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs;
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
Additional Benefits
Enrollment in the New York State pension system or an Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8 % salary match (eligibility requirements apply);
NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan;
Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only);
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF);
Opportunities for telecommuting;
Eligibility for various life insurance options.
Equal Opportunity Statement
New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.
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