Teacher Librarian 2026-27 (anticipated)

Johnston Community School District•Johnston, IA

About The Position

Teacher Librarian 2026-27 (anticipated) QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree required Master’s degree in Library Science preferred Valid Iowa Teaching License required, K-8 or K-12 School Teacher Librarian endorsement preferred Knowledge of children’s, young adult and adult literature Knowledge of curriculum, information literacy and current library/media trends Knowledge of technologies used to support information literacy and content Highly effective interpersonal skills Flexibility in position assignment to support building and district student needs PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: PERSONAL PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students Contributes to creating a positive work environment Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day Takes advantage of professional growth opportunities related to his/her specific job Works independently and with confidence Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust proactively to new and changing situations and focus areas Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE CRITERIA PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR (licensed teacher librarian) Designs the library learning commons to provide welcoming, flexible spaces that promote inquiry, creativity, collaboration, and community Provides and advocates for equitable access to connectivity, digital devices, information resources, programming, and services in support of the district’s strategic vision Plans budget with the principal and/or other administrators and maintains a balanced budget Manages the library learning commons facility, resources and staff Reviews the library resources and program using a systemic process to ensure an equitable and culturally diverse collection and resources Curates and shares resources and tools Communicates information literacy program goals clearly Coordinate with library staff on the daily operation of the library and related areas TEACHER, INFORMATION SPECIALIST Collaborates, designs and implements curriculum standards, lessons, and materials for: information literacy, digital citizenship, coding, maker movement, and other focus areas, as directed Collaborates with teachers and administrators to integrate the information literacy, digital citizenship and other focused area standards Formatively assesses student learning and provides feedback Supports and promotes lifelong learning, intellectual freedom, patron privacy, copyright, and other legal, ethical responsibilities Encourages students to become increasingly self-directed as they create products to share their learning which demonstrate critical thinking, collaboration and authentic, real-world problem solving Promotes digital citizenship skills through instruction and modeling Promotes information literacy curriculum standards through instruction and modeling of skills, resources, and tools Uses a variety of methods to communicate and promote new resources, services, and programs to the school community Promotes literacy through individual, small-group, or whole class instructional settings Cultivates instructional partnerships to support evidence-based curricula and assessments that integrate elements of deeper learning, critical thinking, information literacy, digital citizenship, creativity, innovation, and the active use of technology Terms of Employment: 194-day contract

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
Valid Iowa Teaching License required, K-8 or K-12 School Teacher Librarian endorsement preferred
Knowledge of children’s, young adult and adult literature
Knowledge of curriculum, information literacy and current library/media trends
Knowledge of technologies used to support information literacy and content
Highly effective interpersonal skills
Flexibility in position assignment to support building and district student needs
Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students
Contributes to creating a positive work environment
Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality
Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day
Takes advantage of professional growth opportunities related to his/her specific job
Works independently and with confidence
Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust proactively to new and changing situations and focus areas
Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Library Science preferred

Responsibilities

Designs the library learning commons to provide welcoming, flexible spaces that promote inquiry, creativity, collaboration, and community
Provides and advocates for equitable access to connectivity, digital devices, information resources, programming, and services in support of the district’s strategic vision
Plans budget with the principal and/or other administrators and maintains a balanced budget
Manages the library learning commons facility, resources and staff
Reviews the library resources and program using a systemic process to ensure an equitable and culturally diverse collection and resources
Curates and shares resources and tools
Communicates information literacy program goals clearly
Coordinate with library staff on the daily operation of the library and related areas
Collaborates, designs and implements curriculum standards, lessons, and materials for: information literacy, digital citizenship, coding, maker movement, and other focus areas, as directed
Collaborates with teachers and administrators to integrate the information literacy, digital citizenship and other focused area standards
Formatively assesses student learning and provides feedback
Supports and promotes lifelong learning, intellectual freedom, patron privacy, copyright, and other legal, ethical responsibilities
Encourages students to become increasingly self-directed as they create products to share their learning which demonstrate critical thinking, collaboration and authentic, real-world problem solving
Promotes digital citizenship skills through instruction and modeling
Promotes information literacy curriculum standards through instruction and modeling of skills, resources, and tools
Uses a variety of methods to communicate and promote new resources, services, and programs to the school community
Promotes literacy through individual, small-group, or whole class instructional settings
Cultivates instructional partnerships to support evidence-based curricula and assessments that integrate elements of deeper learning, critical thinking, information literacy, digital citizenship, creativity, innovation, and the active use of technology