Position: Library Media Specialist
School Year 2013-14
Salary: $51,539-$83,199
Our students need your expertise, passion and leadership.
We are looking for highly motivated and skilled talent to join our team at the
District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS). We seek individuals who are
passionate about transforming and improving educational outcomes for our
students.
In DCPS, 4,000 teachers serve the needs of 46,000 students across 110
schools. As part of a comprehensive reform effort to become the best urban
school system in America, DCPS intends to have the highest-performing, best
paid, most satisfied, and most honored educator force in the nation whose
work drives significant achievement gains for DCPS students.
The Library Media Specialist position is located in all public schools within the
DCPS system. Situated at the center of national government, the goal of DPCS
is to provide students with a quality education that prepares them to become
future leaders, productive citizens, and individuals who are engaged in the life
of the community. This position reports directly to the principal of the school to
which the incumbent is assigned.
Responsibilities
• Assesses learning and information needs of students and staff
• Plans and works collaboratively with teachers to use appropriate
resources that address curricular needs and learning goals
• Instructs students and staff in the effective use of the media center, its
resources, and the current technologies necessary to access the resources
and information
• Incorporates information literacy into day-to-day instruction
• Advocates and promotes reading and life-long learning through
motivational activities
• Adheres to and communicates copyright as well as other laws and
guidelines pertaining to the distribution and ethical use of all resources
• Advocates the principles of intellectual freedom
• Works cooperatively with other libraries and agencies to share resources
that enhance teaching and learning
• Works with the principal and school leadership team to provide flexible
access to school library media center resources to accommodate individuals
and groups simultaneously
• Organizes school library media facilities and resources in a manner that
supports the mission, goals, and objectives of the school and maximizes
intellectual and physical access to resources
• Encourages the widest possible use of print and electronic resources and
services-within the school library media center, throughout the school, and
through remote access
• Develops and implements an ongoing collection development and
evaluation planning process, that focuses on a variety of formats and
resources to meet diverse learning needs
• Prepares budget requests, administers library budgets, and maintains
appropriate records
• Evaluates and selects resources that build a collection addressing
curricular needs and learning goals in collaboration with teachers, technology
staff, and students
• Evaluates the school library media program on a continual basis according
to accepted standards of quality
• Interacts effectively with students, staff, administration, parents, and
the community to promote and expand the school library media program
• Prepares and submits accurate reports as required
• Adheres to established laws, policies, rules, and regulations
Qualifications
• Must meet certification requirements for school library media specialist in
Washington, DC
• Approved program requirements must be met to qualify for K-12 School
Library Media Specialist certification in Washington, DC
Personal Qualities of Top Candidates
• Commitment to Equity: Passionate about closing the achievement gap
and ensuring that every child, regardless of background or circumstance,
receives an excellent education.
• Leadership: Coaches, mentors, and challenges others to excel despite
obstacles and challenging situations.
• Focus on Data-Driven Results: Relentlessly pursues the mastery of
instruction based on student performance, and is driven by a desire to produce
quantifiable student achievement gains.
• Innovative Problem-Solving: Approaches work with a sense of possibility
and sees challenges as opportunities for creative problem solving; takes
initiative to explore issues and find potential innovative solutions.
• Adaptability: Excels in constantly changing environments and adapts
flexibly in shifting projects or priorities to meet the needs of a dynamic
transformation effort; comfortable with ambiguity and non-routine situations.
• Teamwork: Increases the effectiveness of surrounding teams through
collaboration, constant learning and supporting others; sensitive to diversity in
all its forms; respects and is committed to learning from others.
How to apply:
To apply, visit our website at www.joindcpublicschools.com, and complete our
online application.
Questions
If you have any questions, please email us at [log in to unmask], or call us
at (202) 299-2145.
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Criminal Background Check
In accordance with the Criminal Background Checks for the Protection of
Children Act of 2004, this position has been designated and identified as one
which requires a criminal background check and/or traffic record check. If you
are tentatively selected for the position, a criminal background check will be
conducted. A final offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a
satisfactory criminal background check.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990 and the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, District of
Columbia Official Code Section 2-1401.01 et seq. (Act), the District of Columbia
Public Schools (DCPS) does not discriminate (including employment therein and
admission thereto) on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion,
national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, family status, family responsibilities,
matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, source of
income, status as a victim of an interfamily offense, or place of residence or
business. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination, which is prohibited
by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above-protected
categories is prohibited. Discrimination in violation of the aforementioned laws
will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action. Inquiries
regarding the non-discrimination policies of DCPS will be handled as follows:
Employees with inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies related to
employment and employees should contact:
Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist
Office of Labor Management & Employee Relations
District of Columbia Public Schools
1200 First St, NE, 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20002
(202) 442-5424
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