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Jr. High School - Library Technology Coach - (1.0 FTE)
(TEACHER SALARY SCHEDULE - 9 MONTH CONTRACT - PLUS UP TO 375 HOURS OF ADDITIONAL HOURLY WORK IS AVAILABLE ON A YEAR TO YEAR BASIS AT A 7 HR RATE)
The position of Library Technology Coach will oversee the Media Center and provide school-wide professional learning, coaching, and support in the areas of information literacy, technology integration, and literacy acquisition. This position provides school-wide technical support and media center supervision.
 

Essential Functions

• Oversees the school library media center, including library budgets, collection development, circulation, and supervision of media clerk/secretary
• Teaches library and research skills, information literacy, and digital citizenship to staff and students using tools such as Destiny Library Catalog, Sora Digital Library, and Utah's Online Library.
• Promotes reading throughout the school and provides students with activities and resources for exploration, creation, and lifelong learning.
• Provides professional learning and coaching in the areas of information literacy, effective technology integration, and literacy acquisition
• Supports the network with the setup of computers, operating systems, managing users, and the installation of application software
• Troubleshooting hardware/software problems
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Experience integrating current technology applications and information literacy skills in the classroom
• Strong organizational, management, and public relations
• Knowledge of adolescent literature
• Knowledge of research skills, MARC records, and cataloging principles
• Knowledge of Windows and Mac operating systems, Google Apps for Education, Microsoft Office 365, internet, mobile devices, interactive whiteboards, and other current classroom technologies

Requirements:

• Utah teaching license required applicant must upload a copy of their teaching license with their application to be considered. No Associate (AEL) Licenses will be considered for this position.
• Library Media endorsement required, or currently pursuing a Library Media endorsement, or will immediately enroll and successfully complete a Library Media endorsement program
• Classroom experience required
• Technology Coach experience preferred

For questions, please contact Chris Larsen, Director of Educational Technology, at 385-646-4110, or cslarsen@graniteschools.org.
  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, education, responsibilities, abilities; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required.  Physical, punctual, reliable, and predictable regular attendance is an essential job function to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the school principal and the Educational Technology Director, the Library Technology Coach is responsible for creating a positive learning environment where students develop the skills to become critical thinkers, problem solvers, lifelong learners and productive citizens.  Library Technology Coaches maintain a safe environment; establish rapport with students, parents and colleagues; motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for further education and do so in accordance with each student's ability.   
  

Essential Functions

• Use effective research-based strategies and district/state related curriculum when planning, problem-solving, and teaching essential library and research-related skills
• Utilize effective teaching techniques in translating lesson plans into productive student learning experiences which best utilize the time available for instruction
• Utilize computers and other technological classroom support equipment in student instruction.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the library media center through organization and appropriate discipline strategies.
• Be familiar with and willing to implement the Granite Way.
• Communicate with parents through conferences, telephone calls, e-mails, student planners, school website, and other appropriate means as required by position
• Communicate and cooperate with other professional staff regarding the student's academic and personal growth areas.
• Attendance, physical presence, and timeliness are essential functions of this position.
• Create an effective learning environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards and interest centers.
• Provide and maintain a safe and supportive environment in the library media center and on the school campus.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Participate in faculty meetings as required.
• Participate in appropriate educator evaluation procedures as per district guidelines.
• Administer group standardized tests in accordance with state and district testing procedures as required by position.
• Select and requisition books and instruction materials; maintain required inventory records.
• Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, colleagues, and members of the community.
• Understand and adhere to laws, district policies, and procedures.
• Maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, school staff, district staff, and members of the community.
• Demonstrate professional ethics as outlined by the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission.
• Be a positive role model.

Non-Essential Functions

• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Possess strong oral and written communication skills.
• Possess strong computer and educational technological skills.
• Works independently with little direct supervision.
• Works as part of a team.
• Accepts responsibility and is self-motivated.
• Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain a positive learning environment and handle behavior management issues in a calm manner as needed.
• Display effective multi-tasking and time management skills

Required Training and Education

• Requires a Utah State Board of Education (USBE) approved cleared criminal background check.
• Requires a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Requires a valid Professional Educator License for the State of Utah within the relevant "Licensure Area of Concentration" and if applicable, "Endorsement."

Working Environment

• Supervision of students requires both indoor and outdoor responsibilities (e.g. recess duty, gymnasium activities, etc.) in all types of weather and air quality.
• Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

Physical Requirements Not limited to the following:

• While performing the duties of this job, the Library Technology Coach is regularly required to speak and/or hear.  The Library Technology Coach is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, and crouch.  The Library Technology Coach is occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and must occasionally climb or balance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• The Library Technology Coach must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 

Note: This list of essential and non-essential functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.