Library Media Specialist/ Middle School Language Arts Teacher
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Gallatin Gateway School is hiring a 1.0 FTE Library Media Specialist and Middle School Language Arts Teacher with a broad spectrum of interests and experiences to teach and assist our students in grades kindergarten through eighth. First and foremost, this position requires a love and devotion to children and to the needs of our families. Additionally, the applicant must demonstrate the ability to assist children in multiple areas of academic achievement and social/emotional development.
The Elementary School Teacher plans, develops, and teaches a course of study suitable for a particular grade
level following curriculum guidelines of District and state requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
● Develops and presents specific lesson plans, using a variety of means, including lectures, projects,
group discussions, exhibits, field trips, audio-visual and library resources, computers, and the
Internet.
● Prepares assignments and tests for in-school preparation and homework. Monitors, assists, corrects,
and grades student performances.
● Counsels students when academic difficulties or behavioral problems arise.
● Conducts standardized tests in accordance with District policies and law.
● Maintains order in the classroom and administers discipline when necessary to achieve proper
behavior.
● Observes children to detect signs of ill health or emotional disturbance and to evaluate progress.
● Keeps records of academic performance, attendance, and social acclimation. Reports on all aspects
of student development for school records and parents; conducts parent-teacher conferences on
both a regularly scheduled and an as-needed basis.
● Consults with other professionals, where there appears to be evidence of learning disabilities or
problems of social adjustment, or the need for additional academic challenges. Coordinates decisions
with parents concerning any specialized intervention which appears warranted.
● Works well with other staff members and collaborates with other teachers to benefit students.
● Reports cases of suspected child abuse according to state law.
● Complies with Board policies, rules, regulations, and directives.
● Recommends promotion and/or placement of students in appropriate classroom situation for
ensuing year.
● Participates in faculty meetings, child study meetings, Pre-referral Intervention meetings, educational
conferences, professional training seminars, and workshops.
● May prepare material for Board meetings as requested by Superintendent.
● Supervises classroom aides and volunteers.
Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as given or assigned.
level following curriculum guidelines of District and state requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
● Develops and presents specific lesson plans, using a variety of means, including lectures, projects,
group discussions, exhibits, field trips, audio-visual and library resources, computers, and the
Internet.
● Prepares assignments and tests for in-school preparation and homework. Monitors, assists, corrects,
and grades student performances.
● Counsels students when academic difficulties or behavioral problems arise.
● Conducts standardized tests in accordance with District policies and law.
● Maintains order in the classroom and administers discipline when necessary to achieve proper
behavior.
● Observes children to detect signs of ill health or emotional disturbance and to evaluate progress.
● Keeps records of academic performance, attendance, and social acclimation. Reports on all aspects
of student development for school records and parents; conducts parent-teacher conferences on
both a regularly scheduled and an as-needed basis.
● Consults with other professionals, where there appears to be evidence of learning disabilities or
problems of social adjustment, or the need for additional academic challenges. Coordinates decisions
with parents concerning any specialized intervention which appears warranted.
● Works well with other staff members and collaborates with other teachers to benefit students.
● Reports cases of suspected child abuse according to state law.
● Complies with Board policies, rules, regulations, and directives.
● Recommends promotion and/or placement of students in appropriate classroom situation for
ensuing year.
● Participates in faculty meetings, child study meetings, Pre-referral Intervention meetings, educational
conferences, professional training seminars, and workshops.
● May prepare material for Board meetings as requested by Superintendent.
● Supervises classroom aides and volunteers.
Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as given or assigned.
The Library Media Specialist plans and develops a school library collection to support the educational goals of the
District, and is responsible for teaching students and staff how to access and use resource information in the
library.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
● Responsible for overseeing the acquisition, organization, maintenance, utilization, and retention of
materials and equipment in the library.
● Provides faculty with bibliographies of library resources that support the subject areas being taught.
● Manages the library and fundraising budgets.
● Participates in grant proposals.
● Selects all reference and library books and submits the selections to the Superintendent for approval.
● Maintains a working knowledge of, builds, and arranges specialized information resources.
● Complies with Board policies, rules, regulations, and directives.
● Provides for computerization of the acquisition and cataloging function.
● Instructs students in developing research skills and related use of technology
● Organizes, trains, and directs library staff and volunteers.
● May prepare material for Board meetings as requested by Superintendent.
● Supervises students, library staff, and volunteers.
Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as given or assigned.
District, and is responsible for teaching students and staff how to access and use resource information in the
library.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
● Responsible for overseeing the acquisition, organization, maintenance, utilization, and retention of
materials and equipment in the library.
● Provides faculty with bibliographies of library resources that support the subject areas being taught.
● Manages the library and fundraising budgets.
● Participates in grant proposals.
● Selects all reference and library books and submits the selections to the Superintendent for approval.
● Maintains a working knowledge of, builds, and arranges specialized information resources.
● Complies with Board policies, rules, regulations, and directives.
● Provides for computerization of the acquisition and cataloging function.
● Instructs students in developing research skills and related use of technology
● Organizes, trains, and directs library staff and volunteers.
● May prepare material for Board meetings as requested by Superintendent.
● Supervises students, library staff, and volunteers.
Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as given or assigned.
This position calls for a team-player approach and an ability to integrate content across multiple disciplines. A flexible, team-player approach is needed for working in this family-oriented, high-expectations school atmosphere.
Qualified applicants should understand the Montana State Standards and Expectations, and be Montana K-12 Certified as a Library Media Specialist and K-8 teacher.
Send completed district application to: Gallatin Gateway School, PO Box 265, Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730
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