Library/Media Specialist

Charles M. Sumner Learning Campus is located in beautiful Sullivan, Maine. Our amazing brand new campus is located approximately 15 minutes east of Ellsworth, the county seat of Hancock County, and 40 miles east from Bangor. In addition, we are just a short drive to Bar Harbor and the beautiful Acadia National Park. Charles M. Sumner Learning Campus is home to both Sumner Middle School and Sumner Memorial High School. Our total student population is approximately 480 students in grades 6 through 12.

We are seeking a team oriented, collaborative, energetic, dedicated, and dynamic educator who will be responsible for overseeing our brand new library. This position may include teaching and/or alternative opportunities and responsibilities as determined by building administration. This full-time position will begin as soon as a qualified candidate is located.

General Responsoiblities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Developing and administering an integrated school library media program
• Instruct students and staff in effective use of the media center, information and technology literacy skills, and use of equipment.
• Evaluate, select and procure print and digital resources and related equipment.
• Develop policies and procedures to ensure efficient operation, services, and facility use for a 21st century school library media program.
• Implement a results-oriented information and technology literacy skills curriculum integrated with subject area curriculum through partnerships with teachers.
• Provide leadership and guidance for effectively integrating technologies with instruction to create 21st century instructional strategies.
• Develop knowledge of curriculum in all subject areas.
• Instruct teachers, administrators, and other staff in the use of new information technologies.
• Recommend and procure resources for staff for use in meeting their instructional objectives.
• Assists in maintaining the circulation desk operations and circulation files.
• Assist in cataloging and filing learning materials.
• Arranges book displays, exhibits and other items to provide an appropriate learning resource environment and maximize students' interest in reading and learning.
• Assists with the selection of library materials and resources, and in weeding out old outdated materials and books.
• Provide group instruction to learners as directed by the building administration.
  
  

The successful candidate will hold or be able to hold a Maine Department of Education Teacher Certifications: 071 (Library/Media Specialist). In addition, they must hold a current MDOE Criminal History Records Check. Pay is based upon experience and level of education. Comprehensive benefit package which includes health, dental, and vision insurance, pension and 403(b) plans, flexible spending accounts for medical and daycare expenses, direct deposit, and much more. Must hold or be eligible to hold or be able to obtain a Maine Educator Certification with a current MDOE Criminal History Records Check.

Questions about this position can be directed to High School Principal Amy Watson-Preston(awatson-preston@rsu24.org), Middle School Principal Devin Young (dyoung@rsu24.org) or District HR Manager Chris Alvarado (calvarado@rsu24.org). Applications can be found at www.rsu24.org (under employment).