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Friends Academy seeks a passionate, positive, and innovative Library and Digital Media Specialist for the 2018-2019 academic school year.
Responsibilities and qualifications include but are not limited to:
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Design, implement, and instruct Lower School library classes in Grades EC-5
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Co-manage the day-to-day operations of the library, including budget, program, collection development, circulation, volunteer training/coordination, and physical space
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Knowledgeable of national and state standards for information and technology literacy, including the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) and American Association of School Librarians (AASL) standards.
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Actively promote reading, information literacy skills, and information resource use through activities including book clubs, reading programs, reading initiatives, and other special school events.
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Relentlessly sunny outlook on the world and opportunities for young people
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Desire to contribute to something larger than oneself and a belief in teamwork
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Empower students to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information and ideas.
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Enthusiasm for collaborating with classroom teachers and specialists to create an integrated academic program for our students
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Dedication to social-emotional learning and Responsive Classroom practices
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Commitment to ongoing professional growth
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Attend faculty meetings and positively contribute to discussion and dialogue
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Participate in Outside the Classroom trips and overnights
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Willingness to be involved in our external programs
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