Middle School Librarian - 1.0 FTE at Edison Middle School

Sioux Falls School District•Sioux Falls, SD

12h•Onsite

About The Position

We want YOU here! Join the Edison Middle School team, where we live by our DREAM expectations—Driven, Respectful, Excellent, Responsible, and Motivated. Our staff is committed to helping students learn, grow, and succeed in a supportive and dynamic environment. Be part of a school that values teamwork and achievement—apply today! Learn more about Edison Middle School at: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/o/ems

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Current, valid South Dakota teacher certificate with library endorsement.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Effective human relations, collaboration, leadership, and conflict management skills.
Knowledge of instructional strategies that support diverse learners and align with district curriculum and standards.
Ability to integrate information literacy, media literacy, digital citizenship, and technology tools into instruction.
Proficiency with library management systems, databases, digital resources, and instructional technology.
Working knowledge of data networks, online research tools, and emerging technologies.
Must possess a minimum of a bachelor's degree (unless pursuing a CTE Instructor position).
Must obtain your Alternative Preliminary Certificate BEFORE applying for teaching position if interested in Alternative Certification.
Must complete at least one hour of approved youth suicide awareness and prevention training every five years.
Must provide most recent certificate of completion for youth suicide awareness and prevention training prior to starting employment.

Nice To Haves

Successful student teaching or classroom teaching experience preferred.
Experience in a school library/media program strongly preferred.
Familiarity with multimedia creation, and presentation tools preferred.

Responsibilities

Plans, develops, and implements procedures and practices for effective operation of the library media program aligned with district philosophy and school goals.
Establishes short and long range goals for continuous improvement of library services, collections, and instructional support.
Selects, evaluates, acquires, organizes, and maintains print and digital resources in accordance with district selection and reconsideration policies.
Prepares, manages, and monitors the library budget in cooperation with the building staff and principal.
Provides professional learning and ongoing support to staff in the effective use of library resources, instructional technology, and information systems.
Serves as a building level point of contact for library systems, digital resources, and media related technology, collaborating with district support services as needed.
Operates and maintains automated library systems, networked resources, and media equipment.
Collaborates with teachers to support district curriculum, instructional goals, and assessment practices.
Co plans and supports instruction that integrates information literacy, research skills, media literacy, and digital citizenship.
Provides direct instruction and instructional support for students in research processes, ethical use of information, and effective communication of learning.
Supports differentiated and enriched learning experiences to challenge and engage all students.
Helps students to develop habits of independent library use.
Motivates and guides students in the development of reading, viewing and listening skills, attitudes and appreciation.
Participates in curriculum development and instructional planning meetings at the building and district levels.
Fosters a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful learning environment that supports student engagement and independence.
Encourages reading for learning and pleasure and promotes lifelong learning habits.
Establishes clear expectations and uses positive strategies to support appropriate student behavior.
Builds positive relationships with students and staff while maintaining high expectations and professional boundaries.
Engages in continuous professional learning aligned with district priorities and emerging best practices.
Participates in professional organizations and collaborative networks related to education and library media services.
Attends and contributes to faculty meetings, professional development, and school activities.
Demonstrates professionalism, ethical practice, and respect for individual and cultural diversity.
Serves as a positive role model for students and colleagues.
Provides the leadership for the assessment and implementation of the goals, functions and priorities of the library media program.
Develops and implements a continuous evaluation plan to identify strengths and weaknesses of the library media program.
Organizes and maintains library spaces, collections, and procedures to ensure efficient access and use.
Supervises students and supports a safe, orderly learning environment.
Complies with district policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.