Library Media Specialist

Society for Conservation Biology; Highland Park (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCEL Schools is seeking a Library Media Specialist in Highland Park, MI, to enhance educational goals through a well-balanced media center. Responsibilities include lesson preparation, collaboration with teachers, and managing library resources. The ideal candidate will hold a Michigan teaching license and a Bachelor's degree in education.

Benefits

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Active Michigan teaching license with Library Media endorsement.
• Experience working within an urban environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lesson activities to promote reading and learning.
• Collaborate with school leadership to incorporate library resources.
• Manage student behavior and create a positive learning environment.

Skills

Communication

Supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Job description

View more categories | View less categories | Sector: Academic / Research | Field: Conservation science | Discipline: Biology | Salary Type: Salary | Employment Type: Full time

Job Description

About the Team

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified Library Media Specialist at Barber Preparatory Academy in Highland Park, MI.

As a Library Media Specialist at Barber Preparatory Academy, you will play a pivotal role in providing a well-balanced media center to enhance and support the school's educational goals and objectives. Your responsibilities will be diverse, including serving as a teacher and instructional partner, program manager, and specialist. You will have the unique opportunity to develop and implement research-based instructional practices in early literacy.

About the Opportunity:

• Prepare and deliver lesson activities to promote reading and learning through books.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students.
• Maintain library materials by organizing and cataloging all books, videos, and additional resources.
• Collaborate with school leadership and teachers to incorporate library resources and skills into the curriculum.
• Manage student behavior.
• Create a positive classroom environment for students to learn in.
• Implement school-wide culture expectations and norms.
• Communicate and meet with families regarding the academic and social-emotional growth of their child.
• Incorporate technology skills into daily practice to support learning.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of non-instructional activities as needed.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

About You:

• Active and current state of Michigan teaching license with Library Media subject endorsement.
• Bachelor's degree in education or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to appropriately manage confidential information.
• Able to supervise students of various ages.
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks.
• Experience working within an urban environment.

About Us

"We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances." - Ron Packard, CEO & Founder

ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and reflect the diverse values of the communities we serve. We offer innovative educational models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. Recognized for providing exceptional education options to students in under-resourced communities, we are committed to closing educational gaps.

Benefits

Life benefits - time & peace of mind:

• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations

Health benefits - stay well & thrive:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance

Career benefits - keep growing:

• Opportunities for career advancement within Accel Schools and our network of 4,000+ education professionals.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We abide by all laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, pregnancy, childbirth, disability, age, military status, veteran status, marital status, gender identity or expression, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or other protected statuses, unless a bona fide occupational qualification exists.