School Librarian - Secondary

Chesterfield County Public Schools•West Ridge, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The school librarian provides instructional leadership in teaching information literacy skills, develops and maintains a school library collection of current digital and print materials and technology, curates openly licensed educational resources, and manages the library as a flexible, multi-purpose learning environment. The librarian collaborates with faculty and administrators to develop a program that supports the instructional curriculum. The role includes teaching students and teachers to locate, access, evaluate, use, and communicate information; maintaining print, non-print, and electronic collections; managing circulation of curricular support materials and equipment; and collaborating with teachers to plan assignments and instruction in digital learning, participatory learning, inquiry learning, technology literacies, and information literacy. The librarian selects and orders collection materials, introduces instructional materials and technologies to staff, supervises library assistants and volunteers, and plans literacy projects and motivational reading initiatives. The librarian prepares or assists with the library budget, assesses student learning and adjusts instruction to meet group and individual needs, and uses the district curriculum and National School Library Standards to plan instruction. The position generates circulation and budget reports and other reports requested by the building principal or district library services specialist. It operates and provides instruction on computer and electronic equipment in various formats. The role requires independent decision-making within its area of responsibility, with supervisor approval for decisions extending beyond that scope or affecting fiscal policies and procedures. The school library is the normal work environment, with a moderate noise level and some likely exposure to dust and mold. The position requires the ability to sit and stand for extended periods, use a telephone and computer, read screen and printed materials, hear and speak clearly, and bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk, and reach overhead. The position is scheduled for 8 hours per day and 205 days per year.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accepted institution.
Eligibility for Virginia Collegiate Professional Licensure with an endorsement in Library Media NK-12.
Possession of the requirements for the applicable teacher license.
Minimum age of 18.
Working knowledge of teaching and learning concepts, principles, and methodologies and current library-media practices.
Ability to develop instructional goals for students; manage print, non-print, and electronic curricular-support collections and equipment; prepare and monitor a departmental budget; provide work direction; collaborate with instructional personnel; and communicate instructional goals effectively orally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability in decision-making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, and planning.
Successful completion of FBI and State Police criminal history investigations, a Child Protective Services investigation, and tuberculosis screening/testing.

Responsibilities

Teach students and teachers information location, access, evaluation, use, and communication skills in connection with the instructional program.
Maintain the library’s print, non-print, and electronic collections and manage circulation of curricular support materials and equipment.
Collaborate with teachers to plan assignments and instruction supporting digital, participatory, inquiry, technology-literacy, and information-literacy learning.
Select, order, and add materials to replace or update library resources.
Introduce new instructional materials and technologies to staff.
Supervise library assistants and volunteers and provide work direction to library assistants.
Plan and direct literacy projects that support and elevate students’ literacy experiences, including motivational reading initiatives.
Develop the school library budget based on current and future resource needs and submit it to the principal; prepare or assist in preparing and monitoring the budget.
Assess student learning continuously and adjust instruction to meet group and individual needs.
Use the district curriculum and National School Library Standards to plan daily instructional activities.
Generate reports related to library-material circulation and budget procedures, and prepare reports requested by the building principal or district library services specialist.
Operate computer and electronic equipment in various formats and instruct others in its operation.
Demonstrate commitment to improving professional competence.
Perform other duties as assigned.