Library/Media Specialist - Wheeler Clinic,
Plainville. Part Time, 24 Hours. POSITION SUMMARY: The Library Media
Specialist provides direct instruction, support, training and
consultation to teachers, administrators and other school staff in all
aspects of the library media sciences. In addition, the Library Media
Specialist serves as an integral member of the educational community to
ensure that the library/ media resources meet the needs of the students
served. This position has an educational technology background emphasis.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS: Certification
according to CT State Department of Education regulations as a Library
Media Specialist is required. Experience with special needs populations
and school age students are preferred.
MISSION STATEMENT: Wheeler provides equitable access to
innovative care that improves health, recovery and growth at all stages
of life. This mission statement, along with our vision and value
statements reflect Wheeler's transformation to a whole-health
organization and our commitment to improve health equity for the people
we serve.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Information
Specialist: Provides access to information and resources for all
students and staff. Instructional Consultant: Works closely with all
classroom staff to coordinate learning resources that enhance the
learning experience and meet the diverse needs of all students. Teacher:
Fosters a positive attitude toward the use and communication of
information by students and teachers and creates an environment where
literature and communication in all its forms is honored. Serves on the
Technology Committee to support the identification of program, student
and staff library media needs in relation to technology. Assists with
planning and implementing library media science related training to help
meet staff and student needs within the school programs. Manages,
maintains and develops the schools' library information databases and
related systems. Identifies potential risk factors and taking measures
to reduce those risks in the milieu through reinforcement of positive
and safe behaviors, trauma-informed and relationally-based therapeutic
interventions, and reporting of suspected child abuse/neglect, according
to agency policies and procedures.Trains and participates in emergency
safety interventions authorized and approved by the agency, when a
student presents an imminent safety concern. Participates is school-wide
trainings including, but not limited to, trauma-informed care, behavior
management and crisis de-escalation. Works collaboratively with all
staff to maintain a healthy physical environment, positive
strengths-based atmosphere within the school milieu, and safety and
well-being of the children and staff. Attends relevant team and
school-wide meetings. Participates in and promotes quality improvement
and outcome activities. Adheres to confidentiality guidelines. Reports
suspicion of child abuse/neglect as mandated. Assists with the
orientation of new staff around the IT systems utilized in the school
programs. Continues to develop knowledge and understanding about the
history, traditions, values, family systems, and artistic expression of
groups served as well as uses appropriate methodological approaches,
skills, and techniques that reflect an understanding of culture.
To view the complete job description and submit an application, please visit our website at www.wheelerclinic.org/opportunities
Wheeler Clinic is an EO
Employer-M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class.
Affirmative-Action Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/M/F/Vet/Disabled
