HAMILTON-WENHAM REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is Hiring a 1.0 FTE Elementary Library Media Specialist Near Wenham, MA
Job Goal:- To ensure that students and staff are effective users of ideas and information technology- To empower students to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, effective users of technology, ethical users of information, and responsible digital citizens- To align the Library Media Center with the mission, goals, and objectives of the school and districtJob Description:- Collaborates to design and teach approaches towards experiential learning that incorporate inquiry learning, critical thinking and self-assessment- Is passionate about incorporating hands-on project-based learning including Maker-Space experiences- Collaborates with the district Elementary Technology Integration Specialist- Teaches K-5 students MA digital literacy, library, and ISTE standards- Fosters a creative, flexible environment so that the Library Media Center is an essential part of the learning community- Evaluates, promotes, and uses existing and emerging technologies to support teaching and learning- Develops, maintains, and oversees print, digital, and technological resources as part of the school collections- Cooperates and networks with other libraries/agencies - Promotes the ethical use of information: copyright, fair use, and licensing of intellectual property- Position is shared between 2 elementary schools