TECHNICIAN, LIBRARY

Denver Public Schools•Denver, CO

40d

About The Position

Teach diverse students and staff how to be effective users of ideas and information. Manage library and related materials. Notice to Applicants: This vacancy is at a school designated as an “Innovation School.” For more information, please contact the school and/or DCTA.

Requirements

Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required. Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science, preferred.
Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license.
One (1) or more years of related experience and/or skills working with culturally diverse populations desired.
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science, preferred.
One (1) or more years of related experience and/or skills working with culturally diverse populations desired.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, communicate and collaborate with teachers to develop learning opportunities to teach information skills.
Manage, train, and coordinate library staff, including volunteers.
Manage the library collection which includes coordinating the acquisition, placement, circulation, and maintenance of all resources in the library.
Analyze requests to determine needed information, and assist in furnishing or locating that information.
Search standard reference materials, including online sources and the Internet, to answer reference questions.
Teach students and staff basic computer skills, such as searching computerized databases.
Plan and teach classes on topics such as information literacy, library instruction, and technology use.
Review and evaluate materials, using book reviews, catalogs, faculty recommendations, and current holdings, to select and order print, audiovisual, and electronic resources.
Explain use of library facilities, resources, equipment, and services, and provide information about library policies.
Develop library policies and procedures.
May set up or work with databases and information systems to catalog and access information.