Job Details
Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Library Media Specialist
Date Posted:
6/4/2024
Location:
Smith School @ ELC
Date Available:
TBD
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
18 SOUTH PERRY STREET
POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK 12601
RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #: 23-24-47 LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST JUNE 2024 EARLY LEARNING CENTER
NOTICE OF POSITION
POSITION:
The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Eric Jay Rosser, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:
LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST
EARLY LEARNING CENTER
QUALIFICATIONS:
New York State Certification required;
DUTIES:
The Poughkeepsie City School District (PCSD) is committed to providing students and parents with pathways to opportunity that will lead to achievement and success. Through student-centered effective and transformational leadership, school and community engagement, and an unrelenting pursuit to achieve greater school outcomes for children, the Poughkeepsie City Schools is focused on developing and growing greater access, equity, opportunity, and quality across PCSD.
To provide quality educational experiences that guarantee student development, interprets, and transmit ideas effectively. Key objectives are: mastery of subject matter, skill development, formation of positive attitudes, problem-solving, active participation, and good citizenship. Work closely with parents in guiding the growth and development of students. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
- Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences;
- Develop lesson plans;
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities;
- Prepare a classroom for class activities;
- Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities;
- Identify and utilize different instructional resources and methods to support the learning needs of students at varying levels of progress;
- Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment;
- Provide for the care and protection of school property;
- Use relevant technology to support instruction;
- Observe and evaluate student performance and development;
- Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments as appropriate;
- Provide appropriate feedback on student work;
- Provide guidance to students which will promote educational development;
- Update records accurately and completely as required by laws and District policies;
- Monitor and encourage student progress;
- Prepare required reports on students and activities;
- Manage student behavior and maintain discipline by establishing classroom rules and procedures;
- Participate in department, school, and district meetings and professional development activities as appropriate;
- Stay current with the most recent developments in appropriate subject areas as initiated by the school or district;
- Cooperate with and participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the total school program;
- Foster and maintain effective communication with parents and/or guardians;
- Informs teachers, students, and administrators about the arrival of new material;
- Distribute and manage laptops to teachers and Chromebooks to students;
- Assist teachers in finding materials to support content-areas instruction as well as professional growth;
- Consult with teachers about students' needs and weaknesses and offers developmentally appropriate resources;
- Serve as a resource person to administrators, teachers, parents, and students;
- Evaluates, promotes, and uses existing and emerging technologies to support teaching and learning, and models effective strategies for developing multiple literacies;
- Understand copyright, fair use, and licensing of intellectual property, and assists both teachers and students with their understanding and observance of the same;
- Organize and maintain the collection for maximum and effective use; and
- Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.
APPOINTMENT: Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials and evaluation of service.
SALARY: In accordance with the PPSTA contract
FINAL DATE TO FILE: Open until filled
TO APPLY: Please visit to fill out an online application.
*Please refer to Job ID: 338*The Poughkeepsie City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, age or marital status; nor does it apply any other arbitrary measure, which would tend to deprive persons of their constitutional rights.