2017-2018 Teacher – Media Specialist – Interview Day
Job ID: 1002812
Location: Plato Admin Offices
Regular/Temporary: Regular
General Information
Saint Paul Public Schools is currently seeking Media Specialist Teachers for the 2017-2018 school year.
The Human Resource Department will review your qualifications and may contact you for an interview. Candidates who are interviewed and selected for the candidate pool may be considered for vacancies throughout the district as they occur. Schools that have vacancies utilize the pool to conduct second interviews and make hiring decisions.
Candidates selected for the pool may remain in the pool for a minimum of one year. If you are licensed in multiple subject areas, you should indicate the areas for which you wish to be considered.
The pool is intended to recruit new teachers. Current teachers in St. Paul who wish to be considered for vacancies should apply for positions through the District’s voluntary transfer process.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
• A valid library media specialist or librarian license issued by the Minnesota Department of Education.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating a school media program.
• Knowledge of teaching and learning strategies to meet a wide range of student learning styles and abilities; including ISTE and MEMO standards.
• Knowledge of multicultural, gender and disability fair curriculum concepts.
• Knowledge of research process models and trends in teaching and learning styles.
• Knowledge of ethical use, including copyright and fair use.
• Knowledge of instructional and media-related technologies.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to include the ability to work effectively with students, parents, district staff and community members from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Ability to integrate curriculum and media skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to plan and implement media lessons based upon district and school goals and objectives.
• Ability to adapt teaching styles to diverse student populations.
• Ability to evaluate student performance and to present evaluations in a manner that fosters higher student achievement.
• Ability to work in a cooperative learning environment.
• Ability to utilize computer and multimedia technology as appropriate.
Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties:
• Developing and implementing an information media plan that reflects the vision, mission and goals of the school, is an integral part of the school and district curriculum and is consistent with the principles of professional practice.
• Empowering students to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and lifelong learners by instilling a love of learning in all students.
• Ensuring equitable access to information and resources.
• Fostering an environment of creativity, innovation, and openness to new ideas, welcoming and encouraging input from others to create consensus.
• Working with teachers and other educators to build and strengthen connections between student information and research needs, curricular content, learning outcomes, and information resources.
• In accordance with district policy, evaluating, selecting, circulating and maintaining print, technology and innovative resources that support curriculum and enhance instruction and assessment.
• Working collaboratively with members of the learning community to define the policies of the school library program, and to guide and direct all activities related to it.
• Identifying, acquiring and cataloging library resources using Destiny, the District’s online library program.
• Maintaining the library collection including updating and weeding materials and titles regularly.
• Collaborating with teachers and staff to integrate information skills and technology tools across grade levels and disciplines.
• Encouraging the use of instructional technology to engage students and to improve learning, providing 24/7 access to digital information resources for the entire learning community.
• Remaining current in professional practices and developments, information technology, and educational research applicable to school library programs.
• Educating students and staff about copyright, fair use, and ethical use of information.
• Providing professional development to their colleagues in areas related to instructional and technology resources.
• Contributing to the District’s Strong Schools, Strong Communities efforts by partnering with other staff to contribute to student achievement and the
Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule
Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Teacher negotiated labor agreement. The labor agreement and salary schedule can be found at http://hr.spps.org/Labor_Agreements.html.
Benefits are available to new employees after 30 days of active employment. Benefits include medical insurance, life insurance, sick leave, pension plan, tax-free retirement account, and flexible spending account. Some employee groups also receive vacation, dental insurance and disability insurance. A benefits summary is available at http://www.hr.spps.org/Benefits_Summary_by_Union.html.
How To Apply
To be considered further, please apply for this position and attach a resume and cover letter to your online application.
The Human Resource Department will review your application materials and contact you regarding the next steps.
Other Information
Transcript – Unofficial transcripts are accepted at the time of hire. You must submit official transcripts within 30 days of your start date. Formal credential evaluation is required for post-secondary education completed outside of the United States.
Veteran’s Preference – If you are an eligible veteran applying for a job where veteran’s preference applies and wish to claim Veterans Preference you must submit a legible copy of your DD214 to the Human Resource Department with your employment application. If your claim is approved, five or ten additional points will be added to your final passing score.
Criminal Background Investigation and Reference Checks – Reference checks and a criminal background investigation will be completed as a condition of hire for all new employees and for former employees who have not been employed by the District for more than six months.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Saint Paul Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.
Equity Statement
SPPS is committed to eliminating racial disparities and predictability in achievement and to a workforce which embodies this commitment.
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