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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COLORADO SCHOOL for the DEAF and the BLIND June 2012 EDUCATIONAL MEDIA / LIBRARY SPECIALIST MISSION STATEMENT The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) provides children and families statewide with comprehensive, specialized educational services in safe, nurturing environments. We empower learners to become self-determined, independent contributing citizens within their communities. The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB), located in Colorado Springs at the foot of the beautiful Rocky Mountains, invites you to consider our employment opportunities. Interested persons are invited to visit CSDB's website at ... http://csdb.org/, where the official job announcement for Educational Media / Library Specialist may be found in its entirety, including major duties/responsibilities, under Non-Classified employment. Open until filled. BROAP SCOPE OF POSITION This position reports to the Principal, School for the Blind and is responsible to support curriculum, instruction and technology integration efforts / activities, and to manage daily access to and utilization of information and technology resources, including library, media, computer, video, and telecommunications, Braille, and assistive technologies. This position serves as a consultant / professional development trainer to students, teachers, service providers throughout the state, and other educational staff to develop and broaden skills, knowledge and experience in the areas of library, media, and technology resources, and provides basic technical assistance and support. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * Master's Degree in Educational Media, Library Media, or equivalent from a program accredited by the American Library Association; specialization in Deaf Education or Vision Education desired. * Must hold, be eligible for, and obtain appropriate educator licensure in the State of Colorado, with Educational Media Specialist or School Librarian endorsement, or equivalent; added endorsement for Special Education Specialist: Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing or Visually Impaired desired. * Experience in library media, technology or related field; experience teaching / working with children (in an educational environment) who are Deaf / hard-of-hearing and/or blind/visually impaired preferred. * Proficiency or commitment to work toward proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) at the Intermediate (Plus) skill level as demonstrated through an appropriate assessment tool and according to school policy. * Ability to demonstrate or commitment to work toward competency in Braille. Terms of Employment: The annual employment contract shall be based on the standard number of working days in the academic year (currently 185 days, August to June), beginning with the 2012-2013 school year. The base salary shall be established pursuant to the Teacher Salary Schedule, and based upon appropriate education and experience. Excellent benefits. Application Instructions: Interested persons are invited to visit the CSDB website (Non-Classified Employment) to view the official job announcement in its entirety; follow the instructions to submit a complete on-line application (to include salary history and references), and to upload the following items to the on-line application: formal letter of interest, current resume, recent letters of recommendation (with signature), copies of all transcripts, and a copy of current educator certification. Contact information: Chelle Lutz, Human Resources Office Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind / Website: http://csdb.org/ 33 North Institute Street; Colorado Springs, CO 80903 E-mail: [log in to unmask]; (719) 578-2114 (phone); (719) 578-2239 (fax) INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONDUCTED ON-SITE AT THE COLORADO SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND CSDB is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER