2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• High level of technology expertise/experience.
• Ability to inspire students and staff in reading and technology.
• Demonstrated experience and/or college coursework in the following preferred: cataloging, selection of library media center materials, children's literature, reading, and basic administration of a library.
• Knowledgeable about resources within the library and community.
• Knowledge of development of basic library collections and other collections of instructional materials.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide leadership for the Library Information & Technology program and work with teachers to incorporate the Washington standards.
• Teach appropriate library and technology skills to elementary students, including keyboarding.
• Organize, manage and supervise the library media center, technology, and related services.
• Serve as a resource person to other school staff by coordinating technology-related equipment and services.
• Operate the library computer system and student resource/media center.
• Train teachers and lead integration of technology into the instructional program.
• Coordinate research activities to support classroom teaching.
• Promote reading and provide literature to support the curriculum.
• Actively participate in district and building Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and administrators.
• Implement district policy and procedures for selection and consideration of books and other materials.
• Manage library media center; coordinate activities including material and equipment selection, record keeping, and inventory.
• Instruct students in digital citizenship, including how to be critical consumers of information and provide guidance about thoughtful and strategic use of online resources.
• Collaborate with colleagues as part of a professional learning community.
• Possess good organizational skills and classroom management skills.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continued professional growth.

Desired teacher characteristics include:

• Flexibility/Coachability
• Ability to organize ideas, time and materials to accomplish goals
• Enthusiasm
• Ability to express ideas clearly
• Ability to learn new ideas and skills
• Ability and willingness to develop favorable relationships with students
• Willingness to model behavior appropriate to district and community expectations

Cheney Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, economic status, pregnancy, familial status, marital status, disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions: Title IX/Chapter 28A.640 Officer/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator/ADA Coordinator - Tom Arlt, Assistant Superintendent, Cheney School District, 12414 S. Andrus Rd. Cheney, WA 99004 Phone: (509) 559-4550; Section 504 Coordinator - Franklin Day, Director of Student Support Services, Cheney School District, 12414 S. Andrus Rd., Cheney, WA 99004 Phone: (509) 559-4530.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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