Location:
Dallastown Area High School

The Dallastown Area School District has an anticipated vacancy for a Long-Term Substitute Librarian / Media Specialist (Grades 7-12) from approximately mid-December through the end of the 2023-24 school year. The ideal candidate for this temporary position will emulate our dedication to excellence through a vision of inspiring and creating pathways for student success.
JOB SUMMARY
Located within the media centers of our middle and high schools, and under the direct supervision of the secondary principals, you'll provide secondary students and staff with an enriched environment containing materials in varied formats that will invite intellectual growth and assist students in acquiring the skills needed to be effective users of ideas and information.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in the design, writing, and implementation of curriculum that integrates information management skills and the use of information in the total educational program.
• Assists teachers in selecting, retrieving, evaluating, and providing materials and information services most appropriate to the needs of the program and the students.
• Maintains a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging and circulating library materials while following nationally recognized professional standards.
• Selects library materials for purchase and discards items to effectively maintain a library collection to best meet the needs of students and staff.
• Produces library management reports and other documentation to support programs and services.
• Provides training to staff in the use of new materials, technology, and equipment demonstrating practical applications for curriculum connections.
• Instructs and helps students to develop information literacy skills.
• Collaborates with teams, departments, and/or individual teachers in planning and facilitating learning.
• Establishes short- and long-range goals for the operation and continued improvement of the media center.
• Arranges for access to information and materials outside the library media center and the school building through interlibrary loan, online searching of databases, and partnerships with local public libraries.
• Coordinates, instructs, and monitors library media personnel, parent volunteers, and/or student assistants to perform library media duties efficiently.
• Assists students with computer literacy skills.
• Counsels with and gives book selection guidance to students.
• Promotes an appreciation for literature and reading by means of displays, storytelling, guest speakers, book talks, and/or special events or activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree
• PA State Certification: Library Science PK-12 (6420)
• Related teaching experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work in a postive and effective manner with students
• Completion of all mandated pre-employment documents and information

Minority candidates are encouraged to apply. EOE

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