District Librarian - Digital Learning in Jharsuguda (Job Vacancy)

Qualifications. The District Librarian Will Meet The Following Criteria • Possess at least a bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited college • At least one year of field experience (student teaching) or approved internship • Possess a valid teaching certificate with a Library Media Specialist endorsement or proof of eligibility • Experience with cataloging and managing a library automation system. Line of Authority. The District Librarian will be directly responsible to the Director of Digital Learning & Strategy. Performance Responsibilities. The District Librarian will work collaboratively with media center assistants, teachers, administrators, students, and parents and have performance Responsibilities In The Following Areas Library Media Coordination • Coordinate Media Center instruction, PreK-8. • Determine learning outcomes, including those in information and media literacy, for all students in the school and/or District. • Design and implement a variety of instructional strategies and experiences that engageeach student in successful learning. • Support developing reading skills and encourage reading for both enjoyment and information. • Provide knowledge of availability and suitability of information resources, curriculum, and professional resources to support curriculum initiatives and school improvement. • Facilitate the use of presentation tools in print, technology, and media for dissemination efforts. • Serve as an expert in organizing, synthesizing, and communicating information. • Provide professional learning to library/media assistants on emerging library technologies and resources. • Work collaboratively with district directors, district coordinators, building principals, teachers, and library/media assistants across the district to design and implement a library/media program consistent with building and district goals. • Oversee the daily operation of the library/media centers including the use of staff and volunteers. • Evaluate the library/media center program for continued improvement, with a focus on student learning. • Model and observe media center lessons and providing actionable feedback to library/media assistants. • Provide support to schools for Book Fairs and other special events related to the library/media centers. • Coordinate programs with the public library, including but not limited to OneCard and summer reading programs. Curricular & Instructional Support • Integrate information and media literacy into all curriculum outcomes. • Plan for a learning environment supportive of curriculum integration. • Promote ethical use of information and technology through respect for intellectual property and compliance with appropriate laws and copyright guidelines. • Provide professional learning opportunities to instructional staff, including educational support professionals, teachers, and administrators. • Communicate with district academic leadership and school leadership. • Participate in district curriculum and technology committees. Library Management System • Train school and district staff that may utilize the library inventory and checkout system. • Manage the system administration of the library system, including inventory management, patron management, textbook management, circulation setup and maintenance, catalog setup and maintenance. Library Media Policies & Procedures • Create & maintain procedures including purchasing & receiving, discards, weeding, collection development (including integration of supporting curricular materials), requests for reconsideration, library agreements, and fees. • Create and maintain a collection development process which includes record keeping, weeding, and current inventories of materials that align with District curriculum and support diverse learners. • Supervise the media center budget allocation for budgeting and purchasing of library/media center resources. • Seek out and apply for grants & additional funding sources in support of our school library/media centers. • Propose revisions to district policies and procedures relevant to legislative action. Other Duties. To perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as the Director of Digital Learning & Strategy and the Superintendent may assign from time to time.