What are the responsibilities and job description for the Librarian position at Lake Forest School District?
- Insurance - medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance are available
- Leaves - paid sick and personal days provided
- Retirement - TRS
- Professional Development/Tuition Reimbursement
- Follow district level library policies and develops school library procedures to ensure efficient operation and services
- Collaborates with school staff to provide accessibility to library space, staff, and resources at the point of need
- Prepares and administers the library budget for the purpose of building the collection,
maintaining subscriptions, and supporting library programming - Develops and maintains a relevant collection of fiction and nonfiction in a variety of formats for the purpose of supporting the curriculum and engaging students while exposing them to an array of ideas, cultures, and perspectives through quality literature
- Supervises the selection and deselection of library materials on an ongoing basis, for the purpose of maintaining an up-to-date collection
- Maintains circulation and collection records, providing reports to analyze the collection and patron usage
- Uses effective management principles, including the supervision of personnel, resources, and facilities, in developing and implementing program goals and objectives
- Expands access to information through the use of online resources for the purpose of providing access to electronic resources 24/7
- Develops lessons that empower students to become critical thinkers who can comprehend, analyze, and evaluate text in both print and digital formats for the purpose of addressing multiple literacies
- Teaches the ethical use of information and promotes the social interchange of ideas for the purpose of developing responsible digital citizens
- Actively promotes reading and library use through such activities as storytelling, book talks, displays, reading programs, and special events for the purpose of motivating and encouraging independent reading for pleasure and understanding
- Provides reference and readers’ advisory services to students and staff for the purpose of
locating information and encouraging reading across all genres - Collaborates with colleagues and students to design and teach engaging inquiry and learning experiences and assessments that incorporate multiple literacies and foster critical thinking
- Collaborates with classroom teachers and colleagues in the integration of critical thinking skills, information literacy, and technology skills into the grade level curriculum
- Participates in curriculum development on building and district levels for the purpose of
supporting building and district initiatives - Works with parents, teachers, students, administrators, and community members for the
purpose of supporting and enhancing learning - Connects students and staff to quality resources, both within and outside of the school
- Provides expertise in the selection, acquisition, evaluation, and organization of information resources and integrated technologies in all formats, as well as expertise in the ethical use of information
- Maintains a professional collection for the purpose of providing current resources to staff
- Supports staff in the use, integration, and evaluation of educational technology for the purpose of selecting and promoting technology tools to enhance learning
- Uses technology tools to connect the school with the global learning community for the purpose of deepening students’ understanding of the world around them
- Networks with other professionals through participation in local, state, and national
organizations for the purpose of collaboration and professional growth - Listens to and acts upon ideas from peers, teachers, and students for the purpose of enhancing library services
- Demonstrates knowledge of the challenges and opportunities facing the profession for the
purpose of advocating for excellence in library programming - Participates in ongoing professional development in order to stay current with best practices in school library programming
- A current Professional Educator License (PEL) with a Library Information Specialist endorsement
- Master’s Degree in Library Science (preferred)
JobID: 2760
Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Librarian
Elementary School Teaching/Librarian
Date Posted:
3/31/2025
3/31/2025
Location:
Everett School
Everett School
Date Available:
08/18/2025
08/18/2025
Closing Date:
04/30/2025
04/30/2025
Lake Forest Elementary School District 67 is seeking a full-time Librarian at Everett Elementary School.
Description: The librarian develops and implements a program that will prepare students to be effective users and producers of ideas and information in the 21st century. In addition, the librarian promotes an appreciation of literature and nurtures lifelong independent reading.
Salary: Per LFEA CBA
Benefits:
Benefits:
Essential Functions:
Program Administrator
Teacher
Instructional Partner
Information Specialist
Qualifications:
Application Procedure: Interested candidates must apply online. Click here to access the online application.
To learn more about Lake Forest School District 67, visit our website at www.lakeforestschools.org.
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