What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer School - Elementary Librarian position at Arlington Public Schools?
JOB DESCRIPTION: Program Dates:July 7, 2025 - August 1, 2025 Elementary Locations: Abingdon and Discovery Professional Days & Orientation: TBD RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities Include: Provides instruction in locating, analyzing, and effectively using information resources for all curriculum needs. Collaborates and partners with teaching staff to deliver ongoing instruction in the acquisition of information literacy skills tied to the APS curriculum. Encourages students and teachers to maximize the use of information in various formats, electronic as well as print, and promotes the ethical use of information technology. Customizes instruction to serve diverse learning populations through varying instructional activities. Integrates fiction and nonfiction works into lesson design. Is knowledgeable about literature for children and young adults Motivates students to appreciate reading as a lifelong activity. Provides orientation and training to all students and staff concerning library services and resources, including the use of all features of the APS OPAC, Follett Destiny EXPERIENCE: Experience: Previous experience with managing a library and working as a school librarian Experience working with a diverse population of learners QUALIFICATIONS: Preferred Qualifications: Masters in Library Science or equivalent; school library teaching certificate Familiarity with the Follett Destiny library software Familiarity with the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) Familiarity with the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) National School Library Standards Familiarity with Dewey Decimal shelving order Ability to develop literacy and media literacy lessons that support the Virginia SOLs Strong interpersonal, collaboration and technology skills CONTACT INFORMATION: Candidates should contact Amy Hailey at amy.hailey@apsva.us or at 703-228-6083 if interested in this position APPLY TO: SALARY: Summer School Teachers who are APS employees during the year will be paid their hourly rate or $36.68 per hour., whichever is higher. (Please note Salary earned relative to summer school employment will not be included in the employee’s creditable compensation amount reported to the Virginia Retirement System (VRS).) Retired APS teachers will be paid $49.29 per hour per APS pay plan. Non-APS licensed summer school teachers will be paid $36.68 per hour. DAYS:
Salary : $37 - $49
