media specialist East Amherst, NY
Job description
ESSENTIAL CORE CHARACTERISTICS:
- NYS Certification in School Media Specialist (Library)
- Must possess effective written and oral communication
- Ability to collaborate with students, faculty and district school librarians
- Knowledgeable about current research as it relates to libraries
- Promotes the ethical use of information
- Ability to demonstrate his/her positive attitude with students and adults
- Ability to demonstrate his/her willingness to provide extra help
- Ability to demonstrate his/her willingness to participate in the school community outside of the classroom
- Ability to demonstrate his/her ability to infuse technology into the total instructional program
- Ability to demonstrate his/her ability to infuse character education in the total instructional program
DUTIES:
- Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities for all students
- Communicate effectively with parents, colleagues, and administration.
- Create a positive educational climate for students to learn in.
- Create lesson plans and modify accordingly throughout the year, as well as promote literacy.
- Maintain accurate student records.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, paraprofessionals, and administration.
- Utilize various curriculum resources.
- Utilize data driven instruction to maximize student growth.
- Foster a warm and inviting classroom environment.
- Willingness to work collaboratively with all teachers.
- Experience working with students who speak English as a second language preferred.
- Experience working with students with disabilities preferred.
- Excellent communicator with students
- Ability to motivate students and create a passion for literacy.
- Other responsibilities as assigned by Building Administration.
Please make sure to complete an application at http://www.wnyric.org/application for this job posting.
The Williamsville Central School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, race, color, creed, national origin, marital status, religion, gender, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or disability. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
As a valued member of our teaching staff, you will gain a comprehensive orientation to our district. A mentor teacher will be assigned for your first year of employment, providing support and guidance through one-on-one interaction on a regular and consistent basis. Robust and comprehensive professional development will enable you to make a positive impact on our students' academic achievement, and social and emotional well-being.
