Learning Resource Specialist - 1 Year Position (10/23/24 - 5/30/25)

Description:

1. Provides students and teachers with a wide variety and range of materials and services for remediation and enrichment, including media consultation
2. Operates Learning Resource Center as an extension of the classroom
3. Directs instruction of students in large group, small group, or one-to-one activities
4. Provides motivation and guidance in reading; promotes appreciation of literature

Job Summary:

• Supervises and evaluates the LRC assistant
• Provides instructional resource materials for staff
• Works with staff and students in the development of embedding instructional technology within the approved curriculum
• Supports students with their development of independent use of instructional technology.
• Plans and conducts staff development activities approved by the district which encourage the use of technology in instruction
• Assists staff and students in the use of instructional technology by co-teaching, modeling,with assigned teams
• Promotes appreciation of literature through such activities as book talks, storytelling,displays, group discussions, multimedia presentations, etc which focus on district initiatives
• Serves as a liaison to community resources (i.e. Woodridge Public Library).
• Facilitates the implementation of the Illinois Computer Science Standards through the district technology curriculum
• Assists with the selection of new materials to meet curriculum expectations and standards
• Informs and assists the teaching staff of newly acquired materials and equipment
• Maintains a comprehensive and efficient system for organizing all LRC materials and instructs staff and students in their use
• Evaluates and makes recommendations for the implementation of the “Illinois School Library Media Program Guidelines” in District 68
• Prepares, recommends, and administers LRC budget accounts under the direction of the Director of Technology
• Performs such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by administration

Qualifications:
Certification and qualifications as set by the State Board of Education and the School Code. 
Instructional Technology Endorsement Preferred.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience per WEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

Application Procedure:
Apply online, uploading your cover letter, resume and letters of reference within application.  

Selection Procedure:
Appropriate Administrator will contact selected candidates.