SCHOOL LIBRARIAN/Media Specialist
OVERVIEW
Sejong Academy is a public charter school. Sejong Academy is a Korean Immersion school focusing on high standards for Korean, English education as well as educating global citizens.
Sejong Academy is committed to providing an academically rigorous education to pre-K to 8th grade Twin Cities students through immersion experience in Korean language and culture by using research-based curriculum, high standards for accountability and promoting an appreciation for diversity and international cultures.
We are looking for a dedicated individual who is eager to help grow Sejong’s library program – both as a school and community resource.
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS and Desired Qualifications
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Understanding and ability to represent Korean culture through media center resources
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Ability to speak and read Korean highly preferred
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Collaborate with school partners to further develop and maintain school library (identify, acquire and catalog library resources).
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Work collaboratively with members of Sejong Academy to define the policies of the school library program, and guide and direct all activities related to it.
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Plan and teach library/media specials classes one day per week (may include research projects, etc.) for grades K-8 – providing direct student instruction regarding inquiry and research, using online databases and appropriately integrated curricular resources ensuring that students and staff are effective users of ideas and information.
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Collaborate with teachers and staff to integrate information skills and technology tools across grade levels and disciplines.
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Encourage the use of instructional technology to engage students and to improve learning
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Remain current in professional practices and developments, information technology, and educational research applicable to school library programs.
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Educate students and staff about copyright, fair use, and ethical use of information.
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Introduce classrooms to new books or read to classes as requested.
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Provide in-house subbing when requested
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Other duties as assigned
Sejong Acdemy is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.
To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to Brad Tipka at [email protected]