MSAD 75 / RSU 75 is Hiring a Library Media Specialist (Anticipated) Near Topsham, ME
*ANTICIPATED job opening*
SCHOOL YEAR: 2024-2025
GRADES: K-5
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Oversee all operations of the Elementary Learning Commons program and the Learning Commons staff.
Implement a library media program that is congruent with the AASL Standards for the 21st Century Learner; the National Educational Technology Standards, and the Maine system of Learning Results, including the Common Core State Standards.
Manage Destiny Software for five elementary schools.
Build and maintain a current, balanced collection of print and electronic resources that supports the needs and interests of all students.
Create age-appropriate library lessons that focus on literacy and information-seeking skills and digital citizenship.
Stay current with new technology to be able to introduce tools and applications to teachers and students.
Provide related professional development and support.
Communicate effectively to the school community and make connections with parents to support literacy and digital citizenship at home.
Collaborate with classroom teachers on literacy, research units, and technology integration.
Collaborate with other district staff to identify and address system-wide priorities pertaining to the technology and learning commons programs, as well as district technology infrastructure that impacts learning.
REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledgeable and experienced in connecting information and resources to support high-performance learning environments.
Hold or be eligible for the Library Media Specialist Certification from the Maine Department of Education (Certificate 071).
Master of Science in Education in Library Media & Information Technology, or similar graduate degree.
Working in a technology-rich library-media learning environment preferred.
Implementing library, media, and integrated technology services in accordance with AASL Standards for the 21st Century Learner.
Providing professional development to other educators in library, media, and integrated technology learning.