Librarian

About the role

The position serves as a key member of the school community, supporting students and staff with an enriching library/media center environment. This includes assisting with the cataloging, organizing, and circulating of various educational materials, as well as planning and implementing programs that utilize these resources.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots audio-visual equipment
• Catalogs and processes new books and equipment
• Repairs, covers, and binds damaged books
• Screens, selects, orders, organizes, and circulates all types of instructional materials and equipment
• Encourages staff and students to access the library/media center and its resources
• Evaluates the media program and plans for future growth and development
• Supervises students during library visits
• Prepares materials as needed for instruction
• Processes check-ins and check-outs of books, periodicals, reference materials, and audio-visual equipment
• Coordinates and sets up special events and book fairs in the library
• Works with students in groups or individually to develop media and computer skills
• Maintains circulation records for library books, reference materials, periodicals, and textbooks
• Inventories, orders, and stocks library supplies as needed
• Maintains current records, tracking overdue and lost books, creating accounts for patrons, and managing student library cards
• Performs general office duties including answering phones, directing calls, taking messages, greeting the public, typing, copying, filing, sorting materials, and general correspondence
• Reports any serious accidents or illnesses affecting students in the teacher's charge or incidents affecting the school, teachers, or students
• Aids in the implementation of policies and rules governing student life and conduct
• Professionally represents the school and the District in interactions with parents, staff, and students and resolves conflicts professionally
• Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required
• Complies with applicable District, state, local, and federal laws, rules, and regulations
• Attends work regularly and is punctual

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment
• Masters Degree preferred
• Prior successful experience working in a library or school setting and teaching students strongly preferred
• Highly qualified under the reauthorized ESEA
• Knowledge of pre/post high school program eligibility requirements
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed
• Ability to organize and coordinate work
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work