Position Announcement--Bellevue, WA

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Bellevue Elementary Library Media Specialist
Enatai Elementary 
.30 FTE

If you share our commitment to the belief that every student will
learn... Bring your teaching skills to Bellevue

Bellevue School District
Bellevue, Washington

ABOUT THE DISTRICT

The Bellevue School District serves a multi-ethnic and multi-racial
population of about 15,000 students. We have 16 elementary schools, five
middle schools, four high schools and three alternative schools.

We are committed to setting high expectations for student achievement and
are continually exploring and applying ways to assure that each student is
successful,

We are known nationally for our creative approach to integrating
technology into our classrooms, our initiative with consensus decision
making and the educational choices (alternative schools, language
immersion programs, community connections and service) that we offer our
students. 7 We also are people who truly care about students, who find
creative and meaningful ways to work with others to enhance student
achievement and who are committed to creating schools that constantly
promote all students' opportunity to learn.

DUTIES Plan, implement, and evaluate library media/technology
instructional program and services in cooperation with faculty.

Supervise students in the library throughout the working day. Evaluate and
update library materials utilizing staff input as appropriate.

Perform other duties as required to manage the administrative and
operational functions of the library facility and to provide an
instructional program appropriate to the grade level and needs of the
school.

Actively promote reading and literature appreciation through storytelling
and book-talks; assisting students in selecting books; and with regular
scheduled classes.

Performs limited responsibilities of a school library media specialist.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of a valid Washington State
Teaching certificate.

Thirty graduate Semester hours in Library/Information Science or MLS is
preferred. Fewer hours may be considered because responsibilities are
limited.

Demonstrated competencies in the following areas:

*  ability to plan, execute, and evaluate library media instructional
programs; reading and listening guidance; storytelling and story writing
and activities to stimulate life-long learning skills;

*  materials and information services appropriate for grade level
including reference and bibliography; with emphasis on literature;

* techniques for guiding users in reading, listening, and viewing;

* selection and evaluation of print and non-print materials. 

Knowledge of the content of reference, information, and literary sources
appropriate for grade level.

Ability and willingness to work with staff and students in providing an
effective library information program integrated with curriculum content.

Ability to work with whole language; students with special needs; and
technology based instruction.

Understanding of intellectual and emotional needs of students and ability
to communicate effectively with the age group of the school. 

Recent training, experience and a strong library-media/information
technology background preferred.

Ability to work with adults to facilitate change.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Teachers work a 182-day contract with placement on the District and BEA
bargaining agreement salary schedule. Beginning teacher salary is
$22,282.00; however, actual placement on the schedule is determined by
training and experience. Benefits include retirement, medical, dental and
other benefits, according to Board policy and contract specifications,

APPLICATION PROCESS

To be considered as a position applicant, the following must be on file in
the Bellevue School District Human Resources Office. (A971446)

1.    A resume and supplemental application form; 

2.   Out-of-District:
a)  Up-to-date placement bureau credentials or three current letters of
recommendation; and

b)  Three "Confidential Professional Reference" forms, available from the
Bellevue School District.

3.   In-District currently contracted certificated staff: Three Bellevue
School District Certificated Candidate Recommendation/Reference forms, one
of which should be from the most recent immediate supervisor.

Address inquiries to:    Nancy Schaefer Employment & Compensation Manager
Bellevue School District PO Box 90010 Bellevue, WA 98009-9010 (206)
455-6096, TTY/TDD (206) 455-1693

Street Address:           12111 NE 1st St., Bellevue, WA

NOTE: Verification of identity and United States work authorization must
be completed. The successful candidate for this position must be
fingerprinted. Employment is contingent upon clearance by Washington State
Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation.