Teacher Librarian; SY

Job Title

Teacher Librarian

Principal, Assistant Principal

Principal, Assistant Principal, Director

In keeping a tradition of excellence, the purpose of the Teacher Librarian is to help students learn required subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Consults with teachers and administrators to create long-range and short-range plans for the library in support of the school’s instructional program
• Develops and implements library policies and procedures for effective library use
• Plans for and provides necessary resources, technology, and instructional services that align with MS library standards and curriculum goals
• Plans instruction that meets the diversity of students’ backgrounds, cultures, skills, learning levels, language proficiencies, interests, and special needs
• Develops and monitors a budget for the library in support of the school’s instructional program in consultation with school/district administration
• Provides a balanced, comprehensive, and up-to-date collection of print and non-print materials to support the school’s instructional program within district resources
• Classifies, catalogues, and organizes materials according to a standard classification system for easy accessibility
• Maintains accurate library records and statistics on the use of materials
• Accounts for materials through a yearly inventory and discards inappropriate, worn-out, or outdated items
• Encourages reading of various forms of literature by maintaining an awareness of students’ reading interests and providing guidance in the selection of appropriate materials
• Maintains effective communication with staff and students informing them of new acquisitions and library services
• Determines instructional needs within the library program by consulting with library advocacy committee
• Collaboratively teaches information and digital literacy as an integral part of the curriculum
• Provides training to students and teachers in the use of resources, technology, and equipment
• Assists students and teachers in locating information and resources for research
• Organizes the library for optimal use by students and faculty
• Demonstrates high expectations for all students and maintains positive library environment which produces learning opportunities for all students and staff
• Participates in appropriate professional learning opportunities and/or belongs to professional library organizations. Applies professional learning to benefit students and teachers
• Communicates effectively with teachers, students, and family about the library program and available resources
• Advocates for the library program in the school and community
• Promotes the Library Bill of Rights and Intellectual Freedom
• Meet and instruct assigned classes at the assigned school and at times designated by Principal
• Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of Principal
• Encourage students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to communicate these objectives to students
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
• Implement, by instruction and action, the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and…