Library and Transliteracy Integration Specialist

Nashoba Brooks School is an independent school for boys and girls, age 3-Grade 3; Girls, Grades 4-8 with an enrollment of 275 and growing.  The School is committed to personal excellence in academics, athletics and the arts within its mission of preparing students for “…a life of continuous learning, accomplishment, and leadership in a diverse and changing world.”  We believe that diversity enriches and strengthens community and challenges individuals to become agents of change in creating a more fair and equitable world. 

Summary

Nashoba Brooks School seeks candidates for the full-time, 11-month position of Library and Transliteracy Integration Specialist for the 2018-2019 academic year. A Nashoba Brooks School employee models the mission of the School and creates student-centered, mission-driven learning environments for students. Reporting to the director of educational technology and innovation, the successful candidate will work closely and collaboratively with all members of the IS team to model creative problem solving, critical thinking, and flexibility necessary for success in our diverse and changing world. The primary function of this role is to support Nashoba Brooks’ vision for dynamic transliteracy integration throughout the School. Nashoba Brooks is committed to using innovative instruction, including mobile technology and design thinking theory, to equip our students with the tools, resources, and skills necessary to be successful in the 21st century.  

Specific Responsibilities                                                                                      

Faculty Support

• Support the faculty in effective transliteracy integration through a consistent pattern of strategic outreach and informal support
• Support the school’s commitment to a vibrant library program with flexible scheduling
• Model curiosity, enthusiasm and creative problem solving when using educational technology
• Collaborate with all members of the IS team to develop and execute strategic plans
• Support teachers in gaining independence in troubleshooting technology problems
• Respond to requests from employees for media, instructional, and technical help as needed

Library

• Serve as a resource and coach for transliteracy integration
• Assist with management of library collection, circulation, and physical space
• Encourage and cultivate inquiry-based learning, curriculum integration, unit design, backward design philosophy and gradual release implementation
• Support teachers in developing and improving class websites for instructional purposes
• Develop and offer library skills and transliteracy training workshops for teachers (library orientation, research, source citation, etc.)
• Research educational software/hardware to support transliteracy integration and innovation
• Work closely with the communications team to manage library communications that are well aligned with Nashoba Brooks’ mission 

Integration and Instruction

• Collaborate with classroom teachers to develop innovative lessons and support them in gaining independence in integrated curriculum instruction
• Meet with grade level, department, and other teams to plan and assess curriculum aligned with the School’s vision and goals
• Be responsible for evaluating, promoting, and using existing and emerging technologies to support the School’s mission, including proposing appropriate acquisitions

Teamwork

• Collaborate effectively and consistently demonstrate support for all members of the IS department
• Effectively manage multiple responsibilities
• Continue to pursue professional development opportunities aligned with the School’s vision for transliteracy integration and library trends

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with significant coursework in library science and/or education
• Minimum of three years related experience 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

The Library and Transliteracy Integration Specialist will model integrity, professionalism, curiosity, responsibility, creativity and respect for all persons, as well as a demonstrated commitment to advancing the School’s core values of integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, empathy, and resilience.

Application

Applicants should submit a cover letter and résumé to: 

Hank Bryant, Director of Educational Technology and Innovation

Email:  ltis@nashobabrooks.org

Homepage:  www.nashobabrooks.org