Company Information
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Company Name: The Learning Center for the Deaf
Website: http://www.tlcdeaf.org/careers

Job Information
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Job Title: School Librarian
Job Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Address:
848 Central St
Framingham, Massachusetts. 01701

Job Description:
Sign on Bonus $1,500

Housing resources can be shared

ASL proficiency required

The school librarian/library media specialist works with both students and
teachers to facilitate access to information by the acquisition,
organization, and dissemination of resources appropriate to the learning
needs of the full age and ability range within the school community.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participate in the implementation of planned learning experiences for all
ages and abilities of students by providing group instruction.
Collaborate with teachers and others to plan and implement meaningful
experiences that promote a love of reading and lifelong learning.
Collaborates to design, teach, and assess learning experiences that
incorporate inquiry learning, information literacies in their formats,
critical thinking and self-assessment.
Teaches students to build on prior knowledge to construct new knowledge.
Participates in the curriculum development process to ensure that the
curricula include the full range of literacy skills (information, media,
visual, digital and technological literacy) necessary to meet content
standards.
Develops and maintains a collection of resources appropriate to the
curriculum, the learners, and the school community that support the racial
equity and inclusion.
Model effective strategies for developing multiple literacies.
Use existing and emerging technologies to support teaching and learning,
communicate with students, teachers and families, and provide access to
library services.
Responsible for all aspects of  collection development including the
acquisition, organization, processing, circulation, storage and documentation
of materials.
Assist students and staff in locating and obtaining materials.
Responsible for managing and customizing the library software.
Responsible for all aspects of facility design and usage.

**Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a
comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are
required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and
activities may change at any time with or without notice.

**TLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and all employees and
applicants for employment are afforded equal opportunity in every area of
hiring and employment without regard to race, color, religious creed,
national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, criminal record
(inquiries only), handicap (disability), mental illness, retaliation, sexual
harassment, sexual orientation, genetics, active military, and any other
legally protected characteristic.

**TLC embraces and celebrates a spirit of inclusion and diversity, and
reasonable accommodations and modifications will be made whenever possible.



Requirements:
Master’s Degree in Library Science or related field.
Licensed by Massachusetts DESE or willingness to become licensed
Strong bilingual (ASL and English) skills required
Ability to work with deaf students from preschool through high school.
Ability to provide accommodations and modifications to instruction to ensure
access for all students.
Able to work independently.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated understanding of culturally responsive instruction and equity in
schools




Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume, Cover Letter
Majors Desired:: Graphics/Art/Printing, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, Science, Sustainability
Degree levels accepted:: Graduate

Application Information
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Apply online at:: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/536015