District Librarian - Flint, United States - Mid-Michigan Area Public Schools Consortium

Description

Position Type:
Student Support Services/District Librarian

Date Posted:
10/25/2023

Location:
District Wide

District:
Grand Blanc Community Schools - website

Salary: Per the GBEA Master Contract

Summary:

• Design a K-12 library curriculum to support essential literacy standards
• Co-plan and co-facilitate 6-12 classroom lessons around literacy and research; allow learners opportunities to share products and reflect on the learning process; assist with assessing learning experiences
• Train K-5 library technicians to teach structured literacy lessons

Qualifications:

• Must meet State of Michigan definition of highly qualified
• Must possess a valid Michigan teaching certificate with ND (Library Media) endorsement

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design a K-12 library curriculum to support essential literacy standards
• Co-plan and co-facilitate 6-12 classroom lessons around literacy and research; allow learners opportunities to share products and reflect on the learning process; assist with assessing learning experiences
• Train K-5 library technicians to teach structured literacy lessons
• Participate in district ACC process
• Participate in district initiatives (strategic planning, technology committees, accreditation activities, etc.)
• Attend conferences and join professional organizations
• Facilitate professional development for library techs
• Provide educators and other staff learning opportunities related to:
  • New technologies
  • The ethical use of information
  • Copyright, Creative Commons, and Fair Use
  • Open Education Resources
  • Licensing of intellectual property
  • Privacy concerns related to use of digital resources and the internet, and ethical online behavior
• Maintain district libraries; ensure a welcoming environment
• Provide active communication and promotion of school library activities and resources to increase use across K-12 buildings
• Create building-wide or district-wide programs that enhance community and to grow literacy
• Engage staff and learners in local and community library-related initiatives
• Budget oversight in alignment with building/district goals for access and equity
• Create and implement processes for the following:
  • Library collection curation
  • Purchasing decisions
  • School/district-wide programs
  • Instructional programs
  • Fine collection/redistribution of funds that do not create barriers to materials
• Ensure circulation of collection; create process to enhance usage of materials

Additional Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain a diverse collection of digital and print materials that reflect the students and their individual interests/needs
• Ensure equitable access and ADA compliance
• Work with teachers to identify materials that support instructional content
• Work with teachers to identify materials that support instructional content
• Work with technology to create processes for digital literacy and technology integration
• Support technology with chromebook maintenance
• Support curriculum/instructional coaches with digital tools for instruction
• Support the integration of STEAM activities into the K-5 curriculum

Nondiscrimination: The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.
The board-appointed coordinator for all concerns and complaints for issues relating to Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act and Title II is: Deputy Superintendent or Director of Personnel, Administration Building, 11920 S. Saginaw
•Grand Blanc, MI 48439, ,