Long Term Sub Library/Media Specialist

Job Details

Starting Date:Immediately

Job Description

Long term substitute Library/Media Specialist position open at Windham Middle School. This LT Substitute will work to continue with a strong emphasis on literacy, literacy engagement, and on their role as a support to our students and teachers.

1.The ability to create and maintain positive relations with school personnel, and citizens, and to collaborate with the appropriate stakeholders to maintain high quality of services.
2.Plans and administers the school library-media program, working cooperatively with the Principal and other members of the school staff.
3.Develops and implements a comprehensive set of media program policies and practices which govern the library-media scope of services.
4.Supervises the processing and cataloging of all library-media materials.
5.Supervises use of, instruction for, and maintenance of all library-media equipment.
6. Will be an Advisor for an Advisory class which meets fro 30 minutes every other day
7.Assists students and teachers in meeting their classroom needs through use of the Media Center and its resources.
8.Develops, with the Building Principal, a schedule for the use of the Media Center and its materials and equipment.
9.Provides opportunities for public access to library-media services as is appropriate.
10.Perform such other duties that may be reasonable assigned by the Principal from time-to-time.

Position Type:Full-time
Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Middle Grades

Student Services > Librarian/Media Specialist

Welcome to Windham Middle School

RSU 14 serves the beautiful Sebago Lakes communities of Windham and Raymond, which are located twenty minutes from Portland and thirty minutes from the cities of Lewiston/Auburn. The seven schools that comprise our district are dedicated to the success of all, including the 650 staff members and the 3300 students. Our school community hires only the most committed teaches who embrace the use of technology and 21st century teaching and learning standards to ensure the highest quality education. We seek to support, engage and develop high expectations for all students and staff members, and offer multiple opportunities for a rich and individualized educational experience. New and experienced teachers are provided multiple opportunities for professional growth, and partnerships with four local universities foster the belief that we are a community of learners. Consistently our students test above the state averages, exceed graduation rates and 86% of our students continue with post-secondary study.

Job Requirements

• Applicants must have hold Maine Certification with (endorsement 71) and have an approved CHRC at time of hire.
  
  
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Application Instructions

Use this application for all teaching positions.

Application Questions

The employer requires all applicants to answer the following questions. It is recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page.

• 1. Please list your certifications.
  Multiple Choice / Single Answer
  - Maine CHRC Approval Dates
  - Certification
  - Certification
• 2. Please account for and explain any gaps in employment during the past ten years.
  Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)
• 3. Please describe a specific class or class activity you planned and actually conducted which illustrates your philosophy of teaching and is the best example of your teaching skills. What evidence showed you that this class or activity was successful in terms of student motivation and achievement?
  Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)

Contact Information

• Greg Applestein, Principal
• 408 Gray Road
• Windham, Maine 04062
• Phone: 207-892-1820
• Fax: 207-892-1826
• Email: gapplestein@rsu14.org