What are the responsibilities and job description for the Boston Public Schools is hiring: School Librarian (Anticipated Vacancy) (SY24-25 position at Boston Public Schools?
This position is an anticipated vacancy. It is expected to be vacant by 08 / 16 / 2024. However, the current incumbent has a right to rescind their retirement, leave, or resignation up until the day of the expected vacancy date. Your hire will not be confirmed until the position is vacated, and you may start the year as a Long-Term Substitute if the position does not become vacant by the start of the school year.
To be considered for this position, candidates must apply to the School Librarian [Candidate Pool Posting] (SY24-25) and be screened through the Central Office screening process.
Description : Boston Public Schools seeks a school librarian who is experienced, highly qualified, and knowledgeable to join our community of learners and leaders. This is an exciting opportunity for librarians who seek an environment that supports their creativity, innovation, and respects their skills and abilities as a librarian. Successful candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the vision of Equitable Literacy, and justice-based and anti-bias educational practice. They must possess an educational philosophy that embraces the community vision for a rigorous academic program, action toward culturally responsive practice, and champions the belief that all children can learn at high levels.
Reports to : Principal / Head of schools
Responsibilities :
- Support students and staff to be critical thinkers and effective users, evaluators, and creators of information
- Create a caring and thoughtful environment with equitable access to the library’s physical and digital collections
- Collaborate and co-teach with colleagues to support curriculum through information literacy skills and utilizing diverse, complex, and culturally responsive texts
- Oversee the physical and digital collection, including performing equity audits, maintenance, collection selection and development, and organization of the library
- Provide resources to the school community that supports curriculum, current events, and school and community culture
- Communicate library resources and programs to school staff and families
- Instill and support a love of reading and stories in students
Core Competencies : Using the Rubric of Specialized Instructional Support Personnel (SISP), the Office of Human Capital has identified priority skills and abilities that all BPS SISP should demonstrate.
Sets ambitious learning goals for all students, uses instructional and clinical practices that reflect high expectations for students and student work; engages all students in learning.
Exhibits strong knowledge of child development and how students learn and behave, and designs effective and rigorous plans for support with measurable outcomes.
Builds a productive learning environment where every student participates and is valued as part of the class community.
Actively creates and maintains an environment in which students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges are respected.
Engages with families and builds collaborative, respectful relationships with them in service of student learning.
Regularly reflects on practice, seeks and responds to feedback, and demonstrates self-awareness and commitment to continuous learning and development.
Qualifications - Required :
Qualifications - Preferred :
Terms : BTU Group 1
Please refer to (under "Employee Benefits and Policies") for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade / Step.
The start and end times of BPS schools vary, as do the lengths of the school day. Some BPS schools have a longer school day through the "Schedule A" Expanded Learning Time (ELT) agreement.
The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex / gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.
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