Librarian

Memphis Shelby County Schools • Memphis, TN

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About The Position

The Librarian provides professional instruction designed to support students’ academic, social, physical, and skills development and prepare them to succeed as citizens and workers in the 21st century. The position plans and delivers instruction and learning materials suited to students’ developmental levels, abilities, and interests; assesses student progress; maintains required records; and works with families, administrators, specialists, and support staff to develop educational programs. The role is governed by the Rules and Regulations of the Tennessee Code Annotated and the collective bargaining agreement. Proof of education, training, and/or experience is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Endorsement in the grade or subject taught and a valid Tennessee certificate.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform the responsibilities and duties of the position.
• Proof of education, training, and/or experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Create an educational environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and needs; prepare instructional materials for assigned classes and provide written evidence of preparation to a supervisor or administrator upon request.
• Establish standards for classroom behavior and maintain classroom management in and outside of school.
• Assess student accomplishments on an established timetable, provide written and oral progress reports to parents or guardians, administrators, and selected staff, and administer tests and assessments.
• Plan curriculum and prepare lessons and instructional materials to meet individual student needs within state and school requirements, based on students’ educational, physical, and emotional development.
• Confer with parents, administrators, specialists, mental health staff, and appropriate resource staff to develop educational programs for students.
• Create learning materials suited to students’ abilities and interests.
• Instruct students using educational strategies and techniques to support sensory and perceptual-motor development, perception, memory, language, communication, cognition, and social and emotional development.
• Motivate students, reinforce learning skills consistently, and provide continuous assessment and feedback for learning activities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district and administrative regulations.
• Assist administration in implementing policies and rules governing student activities and conduct.
• Sponsor student activities, clubs, teams, or organizations and tutor students as requested.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time