Library Media Specialist - Intermediate Center
OUR FUTURE: PREPARE. LEARN. LEAD.
Come work at Mount Horeb Area School District! We are currently seeking to hire a highly dedicated Library Media Specialist at our Intermediate Center. We strive to hire individuals who are determined to see all students succeed, cognizant of their mindset, a champion of equity and results-oriented. Applicants must be committed to continuous improvement and skilled at fostering mutually respectful relationships with students, parents, colleagues and community members. We look for individuals whose creativity, curiosity, enthusiasm and professionalism are contagious.
Applications should be submitted by Friday, February 24. Phone interviews will occur on or before Wednesday, March 1; in-person interviews will take place on the afternoon of Wednesday, March 8. The position will remain open until filled.
What Your Day Will Look Like:
Your day will include teaching library lessons for our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade classes and managing the daily operations of the Library Media Center. Ensuring that library hours, space, and seating provide optimum access for all learners. Design and maintain a library website that provides 24-7 access to digital information. You will also consult with teachers and offer professional development to staff to integrate information and technology skills into all curricular areas. Model the use of online digital content and collaborative learning to support and extend student and staff learning opportunities anytime, anywhere. Model and facilitate safe, healthy, legal, and ethical uses of digital information and technologies (digital citizenship).
In addition, this position serves as the Intermediate Center’s Building Instructional Tech Assist Coordinator and will receive an annual stipend for this great work. This includes being a first responder for tech issues in the building and cataloging and maintaining all of the chromebooks in the building.
Position Responsibilities:
- Develops and implements engaging lessons which reflect district curriculum and which integrate age and developmentally appropriate practices for students.
- Supports reading and creates an environment where reading is valued for lifelong learning. Provides collaborative instruction that addresses multiple literacies such as written, audio, visual and digital.
- Leads and models the use of emerging resources that allow students to interact with, curate and present information.
- Models and promotes diversity, cultural understanding, and global awareness.
- Demonstrates ability to build positive, nurturing relationships with all learners.
- Collaborates with teams of teachers to implement digital and multimedia best practices while planning, teaching, reflecting and adjusting.
Our Ideal Candidate:
- Candidates shall possess a valid WI DPI Regular Education or Elementary Education License (MC-EA, EA-A) and Instructional Library Media Specialist 1902 or be eligible to attain required licensing.
- Secure knowledge of inclusive classrooms and best practice for reading and writing instruction.
- Willingness to participate in and lead instructional improvement through a coteaching and coaching model.
- Demonstrates ability to build positive, nurturing relationships with all learners.
- Ability to be adaptable, collaborative, and have a solution-oriented mindsets, especially during times of change.
- Demonstrates good communication skills, including ability to guide and supervise groups of students, maintain confidentiality, and work with students in a positive and motivational manner.
- Demonstrates strong technology skills and ability to teach students and staff new tools and resources.
- Demonstrates expertise in instructional strategies, effective research based intervention strategies in conjunction with equitable Multi-Leveled Systems of Support, and expertise using data to diagnose, intervene, monitor and adjust support.
- Demonstrates and supports a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Bilingual (Spanish) skills and abilities are a plus.
What We Offer:
A robust total rewards package including a point-of-service health plan with a low deductible. Benefits include, but are not limited to: health insurance, vision and dental, flex spending, short and long-term disability plans, life insurance, and the Wisconsin Retirement System.
The safety and well being of our staff, students and families are important, and we have implemented standard operating procedures throughout the district including guidelines around cleaning, hygiene, illness and protective measures (all in accordance with guidelines established by Public Health Madison and Dane County).
Why People Stay:
Great relationships built on collaboration and communication shared by all staff members, students, and parents which makes for a successful team and all around cooperation/satisfaction. MHASD has a friendly and inviting atmosphere which allows for educational freedom and continuous professional development with room to grow within the school district.
Who We Are:
We're pleased to be nationally recognized for excellence in education. Mount Horeb Area School District is dedicated to high levels of achievement and skills through academically enhanced curriculum and priorities for the arts for our 2400+ students and families served. Our District’s mission, in partnership with the community, is dedicated to nurturing, educating and challenging all students; preparing and empowering them to be productive, responsible and self-fulfilled members of society. If you're passionate and dedicated, Mount Horeb Area School District is an ideal place to make a difference every day and empower our students. Apply today!
The Mount Horeb Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.