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Federal Way Public Schools

Certificated Teacher - Library Media Specialist - Secondary

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A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.

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Job Description

Certificated Teacher
  • Library Media Specialist
  • Secondary Federal Way Public Schools
  • 3.
5 Federal Way, WA Job Details Full-time 21 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Computer operation Staff supervision Customer relationship building Faculty collaboration Professional ethics Writing skills Teaching Certification Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds Instructional leadership in education Working with students Computers (educational technologies) Instructional adaptability Subject-specific Teaching Certification Personnel management in education Accommodations in instruction Multicultural competence in teaching Teaching Stakeholder relationship building Full Job Description The Itinerant Library Media Specialist will be assigned to Evergreen Middle School in the Federal Way School District. The librarian schedule will be determined at the time the position is offered to a candidate.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Instruct students in selecting appropriate books and resources, locating information, and reading for comprehension and meaning. Oversee the operation and maintenance of library management systems, including patron and collection databases; prepare and maintain records related to circulation, distribution, book orders, new acquisitions, lost or damaged materials, overdue items, purchase orders, and student and staff use of media and audiovisual resources. Coordinate and provide training for library assistants, volunteers, and student aides. Manage the financial, technological, and physical resources of the library media program. Collaborate with administrators and teachers in budgeting, program planning, and the acquisition, circulation, distribution, and recovery of library and media materials, including the processing and preparation of new resources for circulation. Serve as a resource to staff, students, and families by providing guidance in library media skills, including the identification, selection, location, and effective use of instructional and recreational materials. Maintain library and textbook inventories at assigned sites, including checking materials in and out, monitoring inventory levels, and ensuring accurate recordkeeping.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience Current Washington State Teacher's Certificate with appropriate subject area endorsement(s)
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
Criminal background clearance
KNOWLEDGE OF
Computer programs such as circulation systems, databases, word processing, etc. Current trends and practices in education Instructional theory and its application Techniques to motivate student learning via inquiry, discussion, and application of knowledge Organizing the physical and human elements in the educational setting Instructional and non-instructional human dynamics Standards-based instruction and familiarity with Washington State standards School board policies and procedures
ABILITY TO
Effectively supervise and delegate responsibilities to library staff. Communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Maintain effective working relationships with other people. Operate a variety of modern office equipment including microcomputers and related software. Provide instructional leadership Organize and set priorities Work independently with minimal supervision. Exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality. Adapt instructional materials and strategies to accommodate the wide range of skills which exist in a classroom. Apply current trends and practices in education Teach in a multi-cultural and mainstream setting Use technology to enhance instruction Be fair and consistent with all students Provide guidance and assistance to students Meet responsibilities in a punctual and reliable manner Comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures. Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently without close supervision and able to pay strict attention to detail Speak, read and follow written or verbal communications Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff and service providers Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co-workers Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality Relate effectively with parents, staff, students and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community Perform job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY
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 understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools' commitment to "
Each Scholar:
A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future." Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach above and below their shoulders and bend/twist at the waist. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and regularly works near video display. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
WORK SCHEDULE
This position is a school year position.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
Position reports to and will be evaluated by the building administrator, or designee.
REPRESENTATION
Federal Way Education Association (FWEA)
LEVEL OF COMPENSATION
Federal Way Education Association (FWEA) Salary Schedule. This position includes the following benefits prorated based on FTE – Medical, dental vision, wellness leave, life insurance, retirement, professional development dollars.
CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
Update 05/2016 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 principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an all-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. Email To A Friend Print Version