Middle School Librarian (Part Time) - King Middle, 25-26 SY

POSITION OVERVIEW: Middle School Librarian (Part Time) - King Middle, 25-26 SY

Portland Public Schools is seeking a highly qualified librarian to run innovative library media programs to support learning and curriculum at King Middle School. Under the general direction of the Principal, the selected candidate will plan, organize, and administer the library media center program in the assigned school. They will also teach a combination of library sciences, media literacy, and STEM/ Science, in collaboration with Science and Library Science Team. 
 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with adults and children
• Strong equity focus, awareness of personal bias and orientation of cultural humility, and a commitment to challenging personal perspectives and deepening self-awareness
• Demonstrated conviction about high expectations for all students
• Experience with culturally and linguistically responsive pedagogy
• Ability to adapt to the evolving integration of STEM as part of the library
• Experience working with diverse communities
• Reflective and open to feedback

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in the applicable field of education from an accredited college or university
• Teaching experience preferred
• ESOL experience or certification (660 Endorsement) preferred

• Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization (more info)
• Maine State Certification 071 (Library / Media Specialist, PK-12) (more info)

• School-year position
• Permanent
• Part Time, 0.5 FTE
• Not eligible for overtime

ABOUT KING: A School for All:  King Middle School is one of three public middle schools in the city of Portland, Maine.  Our school has a rigorous curriculum that promotes a high level of student engagement through real-world learning.  It has strong fieldwork and service components that connect our students to the greater community. At King, we are committed to the belief that every student can and should achieve at a high level.  We are proud to cater to a diverse group of 500 students, hailing from various racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds. With over half of our students living in multilingual households and representing 29 different birth nations, King isn't just a school—it's a reflection of our global community. As an Expeditionary Learning School, King Middle School students engage in ten-to-twelve week experiential learning expeditions. Learning expeditions are long-term, in-depth, interdisciplinary studies into real world compelling topics.  Students at King engage in two different learning expeditions per year, one in the fall and one in the spring.