Information Literacy Specialist - Kuala Lumpur

You are viewing a preview of this job. Log in or register to view more details about this job. School Background: Oasis provides a rewarding educational experience for students using the U.S. model. We believe that the United States education system is successful because of its commitment to having qualified and caring teachers, offering a personalized learning experience, educating using a holistic approach, and appreciating diversity. Learn how Oasis implements each of these important elements to help students be successful and ready for university with a U.S. diploma in hand. All of our teachers, with the exception of the foreign language teachers, have U.S. Teaching Qualifications in their respective subject areas. The U.S. requires every teacher to complete a set of courses, pass tests, and obtain practical teaching experience before granting them a teaching license with subject area certifications. In addition, every teacher has experience teaching in American or international schools and will complete ongoing professional learning throughout the year. However, our teachers aren’t just qualified, they’re caring too! Our teachers love their students! Since our teachers are qualified and caring, they have the necessary skills to address your child’s needs and, consequently, to have the greatest impact on your child’s success. Oasis offers an innovative academic model of teaching and learning with classes that are rooted in content and skills that align with standards. The standards are designed to challenge students academically as well as to encourage them to think critically and demonstrate creativity. Building 21st-century learning skills is accomplished with the help of technology. However, we know that all children are unique and have individual needs and talents. Therefore, our teachers strive to differentiate instruction in their classes, and our flexible learning environment helps to facilitate varied instructional strategies. For advanced high school students, Oasis offers Advanced Placement (AP) classes. To learn more about our education program, please visit our Learning page as well as our pages for Elementary School, Middle School, and High School. Oasis was established by NICS/Oasis in 2018 and has a growing student body of about 300 students on a 12-acre purpose-built campus near the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur. Job Summary: Motivated by a love for students, create a learning environment to support the educational needs, abilities, and potential for each student. The ILS runs all operations of the Learning Lab (library) at OIS. The Information Literacy Specialist is responsible for the overall vision and direction of the Learning Lab services K4 - 12 to ensure that the library consistently supports a 21st-century curriculum and learning environment. The information literacy specialist is responsible for communication of major library programmatic changes to stakeholders in the community. This role is also responsible to align and develop coherence of research skills and information literacy skills taught at all grade levels. The Information Literacy Specialist will run the OIS Learning Lab (library) which includes the overall managing, ordering, and cataloguing of books and audio/visual equipment as well as managing those individuals assigned to work in the Learning Lab. Additional responsibilities include teaching each elementary class one period per week and NorthStar Academy Online Supervisor. The Information Literacy Specialist is responsible for managing Learning Lab databases to help facilitate cataloging and managing community check-in and check-out of resources. Copywriting and graphic design as needed. General Responsibilities: Oversee all library operations. BASIC TEACHER EXPECTATIONS These are non-negotiable tasks required of teachers for the school and classroom to operate effectively. All teachers at OIS are expected to: Act in accordance with the school’s mission and values; Comply with all policies and procedures; Plan and prepare properly for instruction (including submitting lesson plans and designing curriculum); Maintain a learning environment that encourages learning; Uphold professional standards of appearance, punctuality, courtesy, and discretion; Carry out all co-curricular responsibilities, including: leading programs and events, assigned supervision duties (lunch, playground, etc); and Maintain professional credentials and/or certification, including: applicable educator licensure, Google Certified Educator Level 1, and Apple Teacher. Qualifications: Minimum of an undergraduate degree and some library experience is preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr