School Librarian

The Blue Mountain Union School, a PreK through 12th grade school located in Wells River, VT, is seeking a Librarian. The Librarian is responsible for transforming the school library into a full-service 21st century learning center that incorporates both books and contemporary technological tools including but not limited to educational research databases and presentation/video-editing software and responding to the needs of gifted and highly motivated students through the development of individual learning plans. The Librarian will work to establish effective rapport with students, to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued education in accordance with each student’s ability, and to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members. Essential Job Functions: -Manage the day-to-day -operations of the school library: -Initiate, develop, maintain and implement rules and practices related to the operation of the school library media center, including selection, reconsideration, circulation, and management of resources that are consistent with or support school and district policies, philosophy, and objectives. -Create an orderly, attractive, and welcoming environment which provides effective learning spaces for individual and group needs. -Organize and display materials and technology tools for maximum accessibility, and to provide equitable access to information literacy and technology resources for all users. -Select, manage and maintain automated circulation and comprehensive catalog systems for all media center materials to provide appropriate services for efficient and effective access to essential information/materials/technology tools. Instruct teachers and students on the use of the systems. -Create and efficiently manage the budget for the acquisition of library media services, resources and supplies. -Research, develop, acquire, organize, maintain and make available a balanced and diverse collection of current information resources and technology tools for teachers and students for an enhanced and engaging learning environment which are aligned with relevant Information Literacy and Educational Technology Standards (NETS-S), 21st Century Skills Framework: -Provide the resources necessary to enable students to use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. -Evaluate the connection between information literacy needs and information technology resources regularly to determine additional resource needs as well as removing inappropriate and outdated materials, information technology tools and equipment. -Evaluate, select, use, and teach students and other staff to use current and emerging school library media information technology resources. -Work collaboratively with classroom teachers, educational technology integration specialists, and other learning specialists to design and implement standards-based instruction that supports progress in achieving Vermont’s Communication Standards and the applicable standards for all content areas through information literacy and information technology resources consistent with the Information Literacy Standards and the 21st Century Skills Framework: -Educate classroom teachers about information literacy and information technology programs and resources that support classroom curriculums. -Communicate and collaborate with classroom teachers to promote student acquisition of literacy and information technology skills and understanding through classroom curriculum connections. -Partner and collaborate with classroom teachers to create units and lessons that integrate library resources into the classroom curriculum to enhance student learning and support the achievement of classroom objectives. -Promote and create a learning environment in which students use information and communication technologies to engage in learning tasks that are meaningful, relevant, and authentic, in ways that engage student interest and foster independent and collaborative learning. -Promote and use technology to provide robust educational opportunities to students including distance learning, and provide resources in ways that allow for varied access during and beyond the traditional school day. -Establish and maintain a public relations/communication program geared toward both the school and its surrounding community which develops awareness of, interest in, participation in, and commitment to library-media services and programs: -Provide leadership and promote the library media information literacy and information technology resources to advance instructional goals and expand student educational experiences -Communicate services and promote the library as a valuable and integral resource in the school community; promote and support instructional partnerships among students, staff and community through the development and coordination of, and participation in after school enrichment programs for students, parents and the community. -Provide knowledge and guidance to the school community regarding appropriate literature, technology use, and materials. -Provide program support and interventions for students and teachers as needed; develop and implement individual student learning plans for gifted and highly motivated students. -Promote the ethical use of information in all formats; educate students on digital citizenship to ensure students understand the human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. -Help students to develop habits of independent reference work and to develop skill in the use of reference materials in both traditional and digital formats in relation to planned assignments. To apply for this position, interested candidates need to complete the school spring application to include: a cover letter, resume, three current letters of recommendation, proof of licensure as a Vermont School Librarian (or the ability to become licensed), transcripts (undergraduate and/or graduate) and PRAXIS (or the equivalent) test scores.