Librarian-Teacher ( Half Year Position), Wachusett Regional High School, Holden, MA
Posted October 21, 2021
Description:
Teacher-Librarian Regular Duties:
- Be well-read, knowledgeable, and up-to-date on current and popular fiction and nonfiction for readers’ advisory/book recommendations.
- Organize and lead regular book talks (Could lead 20+ book talk sessions for ELA classes in one quarter)
- Manage the library collection (book circulation, overdue notices, book processing, etc.) using Follett Destiny
- Request, reserve, and borrow books through Interlibrary Loan (ILL) from the public library for the WRHS community using the WRHS CWMars Institution library card
- Collaborate with with Holden Gale Free Public Library (especially the Teen Librarian), to access resources and texts relevant to the curriculum
- Instruct WRHS educators, students, and administrators on access and use of online resources such as the Destiny Catalog, Sora, Overdrive/Libby, local databases, BPL databases, and online newspapers
- Design lessons and collaboratively teach information literacy, citation, and research skills to students grades 9-12 in all subjects and levels
- Create and present print and digital educational materials relevant to research and information literacy to faculty and students
- Collaborate with the Technology Integration Specialist to teach and reinforce digital citizenship skills
- Assist faculty and staff in the selection, evaluation, and use of resources, including Internet-based resources
- Communicate with parents as needed
- Assist students and staff in locating, evaluating and using library media materials and technologies
- Organize and manage short-term student Chromebook loans
- Facilitate and monitor upperclassmen in the Library Media Center during the long lunch block
- Understand and model copyright, fair use, and licensing of intellectual property and assist students, staff, and administration with their understanding and observance of same
- Participate in other school community roles as needed, such as monitoring studies and managing use of the library space by students, faculty, and administration
Requirements:
- Half Year position – Late November, 2021 – June , 2022
- At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred
- Bachelor degree preferred
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
How to Apply:
To view the full job description and apply, please visit: https://www.schoolspring.com/job.cfm?jid=3702916
If you have any questions please contact Alana Stern at [email protected].