Library Media Specialist- SY

Library Media Specialist Southeast Delco School District Harris School Reports to: Harris School Principal Job Summary: The ideal candidate will support the District's mission and vision and have the primary responsibility to plan and deliver developmentally appropriate lessons that meet state-mandated standards. Each teacher will also communicate regularly and effectively with students/parents. Duties & Responsibilities: The position will focus on providing traditional library support to staff and students, as well as implementing the innovative use of technology to enhance student learning, instructing students in research and library skills, experience in providing new ways to engage students in STEM learning experiences and 21st century learning, and planning and coordinating such library events as book fairs and author visits. Education & Experience: Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university Valid Pennsylvania Certification: School Librarian PK-12 Master's Degree in Education desired. 2 years teaching experience desired. Pre-employment Paperwork Requirements: Pennsylvania Criminal Background Check, FBI Fingerprinting Background Check, Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release (Act 168) forms School Personnel Health Record and TB Test Required Skills & Abilities: Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others. Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District. Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage. Knowledge of PA Core Standards and Eligible Content Knowledge of Instructional Planning Guides as it relates to the instructional block Knowledge of Digital Curriculum components Ability to courageously lead conversations focused on equity, closing opportunity gaps, and equal access to technology-infused lessons of rigor. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with District staff and administrators, students, parents or guardians, outside agencies, and the public, in a multi-ethnic, multicultural, multilingual environment. Ability to receive and implement feedback to improve practice and systems. Physical Requirements: Pushing, moving and lifting objects with a strength factor of light work Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of standard office equipment Clarity of vision at varying distances Verbal, auditory and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner Sitting and standing for extended periods of time Frequent sitting, standing and walking Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to retrieve and store files and supplies Lifting objects with a strength factor of light work Occasional bending, reaching and stretching Occasional kneeling, crouching and squatting Occasional pulling, pushing Level of Compensation: $52,000 to $104,000 (dependent on step and track placement as determined based on collective bargaining agreements) Disclaimer: The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principle functions of this job, the scope of responsibility, and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability, or veteran status. Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee Southeast Delco School District