District Librarian - Digital Learning Internship in Jharsuguda

Job Description Qualifications. The District Librarian Will Meet The Following CriteriaPossess at least a bachelor's degree in education from an accredited collegeAt least one year of field experience (student teaching) or approved internshipPossess a valid teaching certificate with a Library Media Specialist endorsemen or proof of eligibilityExperience 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 mediacenter assistants, teachers, administrators, students, and parents and have performanceResponsibilities In The Following AreasLibrary Media CoordinationCoordinate 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 SupportIntegrate 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 & ProceduresCreate & 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.