Librarian

Caddo Parish School District • Shreveport, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Plans and implements a program which creates an environment where students can learn and develop optimally. Assumes responsibility for the design and evaluation of the school library. Provides the leadership and expertise necessary to ensure that the school library program and collection is aligned with the mission, goals and objectives of the school and the school district, and is an integral component of the learning/instructional program. Administers policies and procedures necessary to maintain an adequate school library. Competencies and Performance Standards will be used for librarian evaluation in conjunction with measures of student growth. Measures of student growth will be aligned with the Caddo Parish Public School System’s accountability measures as outlined in the Louisiana Accountability System.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and other requirements as stated in SDE Bulletin 746 (as revised).
• Should satisfy Louisiana requirements for a teaching certificate with certification in School Library Science.
• Physical and mental stamina and ability to perform job functions, tasks and duties.
• Possesses physical health to report regularly to work and deal effectively with students.
• Ability to work tactfully and harmoniously with staff, schools, parents, and/or public.
• Ability to command the respect and liking of staff and students.
• Physical stamina and emotional stability to work effectively under pressure and to keep all aspects of the job under control.
• Enthusiasm for books and reading.
• Neat, well groomed appearance.

Nice To Haves

• At least three years of successful teaching experience is desirable.
• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains a collection of resources appropriate to the curriculum, learners, teaching styles, and instructional strategies used within the school community in keeping with district policy
• Plans a program of library services that will include story activities, book talks, and displays to support Children’s Book Week, National Library Week, National Poetry Week, Teen Read Week or other similar local, state, or national events to promote reading and literacy.
• Maintains roll book, grade sheets, progress reports, and keeps up to date records on all students enrolled in daily library science courses (high school only)
• Prepares annual reports, financial records, and circulation statistics as required
• Prepares an annual inventory of books, library materials, finances, and equipment
• Monitors condition and schedule of technological resources within the library for use by faculty and students
• Works with administration at the building level to plan and implement Inservice training as needed for other faculty members
• Instructs students and faculty members in the use and care of the library and library materials
• Participates in grade level and subject area curriculum planning
• Takes an active role in school improvement and serves on decision making teams in the school as needed
• Cooperates and networks with other libraries, librarians, and agencies to provide access to community and other resources outside the school
• Updates information of school library holdings for district online library management system
• Seeks student and faculty input and provides leadership in the selection, acquisition, evaluation, and organization of information resources and technologies in all formats, as well as expertise in the ethical use of information
• Provides and promotes flexible and equitable access of materials to all members of learning community
• Evaluates, promotes, and encourages use of existing and emerging technologies to support teaching and learning, supplement school resources, connect the school with the global learning community, communicate with students and teachers, and provide 24/7 access to library services
• Recruits, trains, supervises, and evaluates student assistants and volunteers.
• Understands and upholds copyright, fair use, and licensing of intellectual property, and assists users in understanding and observing the same.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the principal or his/her designee may assign from time to time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level