Librarian

Teacher Librarian

Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Library and Information Science or Degree in Instructional Technology with school library media certification (ISBE).
• Strong background in computer and information technology.
• Teaching experience is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to organize, to coordinate, and to supervise work of library media center support staff.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable.

Reports To: Building Principal

Supervises: Library media center support staff, adult and student volunteers.

Purpose of Job: To partner with teaching staff in the development of student literacy through the administration of the library media center program (per curriculum map); to provide specialized instruction to students and staff; and to oversee the selection, organization, utilization, and maintenance of library media resources.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with teachers to provide integrated instruction in information and technology literacy; assist students and staff in identifying appropriate resources for achievement of student learning goals.
• Promote the development of research skills.
• Instruct students on a formal and informal basis in skills related to reading, research, and the use of information and instructional technologies.
• Assess information skills and the research process on a regular planned basis for student, teacher and staff use.
• Assist teachers in promoting reading to their students; provide reading experiences for students and staff in groups and as individuals.
• Administer the library media budget to develop and maintain a diversified collection of resources to support curricular needs, professional staff development, student literacy, and recreational reading.
• Serve as member of school curriculum teams.
• Stay abreast of current trends in the field by participating in appropriate continuing education programs including inservice courses, workshops, conferences and professional meetings as well as reading professional journals.
• Communicate the library media program to families, the PTO and the greater community through the school web page, PTO Newsletter, and local newspapers.

Physical Context of the Job: Requires the use of computers, peripherals, and ability to move audiovisual equipment.

Terms of Employment: BEA Contract 05/12/06

Revised 4/17/23