Certified – Teaching – Librarian/School Media Spec {LIBR}
Job Number 3300040555
Start Date
Open Date 04/12/2023
Closing Date 05/20/2023
Job Title: Middle School Library Media Teacher
Posting Date: April 11, 2023
Posting Closing Date: April 24, 2023
Required Knowledge and Skills for Open Positions at REACH
• Fluent in reading, writing and speaking in English;
• Excellent verbal and written skills, as well as outstanding interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work well with students and colleagues; willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of REACH community;
• Commitment to equity and inclusion;
• Ability to be flexible, open and willing to implement new ideas;
• Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities, projects and task;
• Commitment to work and contribute to a team;
• Seek resources and solutions to effectively solve problems;
• Excellent attendance and punctuality;
• A clear understanding of and appreciation for the goals and criteria of REACH Academy Charter School;
• Experience with instruction on information and technology literacy skills, including the research process
• Experience in evaluating and selecting print and digital resources
• Expertise in basic technology, including computer operation, productivity software, and basic network knowledge
• Have a passion for Urban Education;
• Adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards;
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• To empower students to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and discerning, technologically literate,
ethical users of information’
• Develop a school library media program that addresses 21st century skills, including life and career development, learning and
innovation, and information, media, and technology literacy;
• Create and maintain a school library center that provides a teaching and learning environment that is inviting, safe, readily
accessible, and conducive to student learning;
• Actively promote reading, information literacy skills, and information resource use through activities including book clubs, reading
programs, reading initiatives, and other special events;
• Instruct students and staff in information and technology literacy skills, including reading for understanding, the research process,
engaging inquiry, collaboration, critical thinking, developing multiple literacies, and understanding copyright, fair use, and
licensing of intellectual property;
• Cooperate and network with other libraries, librarians, and agencies to provide expanded access to resources for students and
teachers;
• Develop policies and procedures that ensure maximum accessibility, efficient operation, effective services and facility use. This
includes policies and procedures for physical access, electronic access, selection, acquisition, circulation, resource sharing, and
materials challenges;
• Collaborate with teaching staff in preparing and delivering lessons that incorporate effective use of information resources and
build information literacy and reading skills;
• Take an active role in school improvement and accreditation activities;
• Facilitate the development of a career and post secondary center that includes multi-media learning space;
• Develop and maintain a collection of resources appropriate to the curriculum, students, and teaching and learning styles inherent
within the school community;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School.
At REACH Academy Charter School we offer some great benefits and perks!
Our school days runs for 6:50AM – 2:30PM (one day a week until 4:30 for planning)
REACH is a family like atmosphere – we like to celebrate events together and often surprise our staff with lunches or tokens of our appreciation.
We have a very competitive salary scale that pays higher than most local districts. Our starting salary for a 1st year teacher with no prior experience is between $45,000 and $47,000 and it goes up from there aligned with years of prior experience.
REACH pays 80% of health, dental and vision coverage. The Employee pays 20%
REACH offers and pays 100% of Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Coverage
REACH participates in the NYS Teachers Retirement System
REACH offer Paid Family Leave Benefits
REACH pays for all student and teacher supplies throughout the school year
REACH offers 403B Plans
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Salary Competitive Y
Position Status Full time
Start Date 8/14/2023
Contact Person’s Name Amie Caster
Contact Person’s Title Director of Operations
Contact Person’s Phone 716 248-1485
Contact Person’s Email acaster@reachacademycharter.org