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High School Librarian and Media Specialist

Vallivue School District
On-site
Idaho, United States

  • Position Type:
      High School Teaching/Certified Teacher

  • Date Posted:
      5/13/2025

  • Location:
      Vallivue High School

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    QUALIFICATIONS

     

    1. Idaho teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement(s)

     

    2. Strong background in teaching methods, developmentally appropriate classroom

     

    activities, and effective classroom management

     

    3. Demonstrated knowledge of subject matter and effective teaching methods

     

    4. Strong background in high school curriculum, library best practices (including Future Ready Librarian standards), and the Idaho Core Standards

     

    5. Strong background in the integration of technology with instruction

     

    6. Ability to maintain a positive learning environment

     

    7. Work well with students, staff, and the school community

     

    8. Excellent organizational skills

     

    9. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

     

    10. Able to work under deadlines

     

    11. Maintain confidentiality of staff and students

     

    12. Proficiency with Destiny Library Software preferred

     

    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY TO

     

    Building Principal

     

    JOB SUMMARY

     

    To provide students with a daily and ongoing instructional program to give them the best possible literacy knowledge and skills. Promote academic, social, and citizenship

     

    development by collaborating with staff and working with students in various ways.

     

    MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

     

    1. Providing Access to Information:

     
    • Organizing and maintaining library collections

    • Helping students and staff find information

    • Creating and maintaining databases of library materials, both physical and digital

     

    2. Promoting Literacy and Reading:

     
    • Encouraging reading for pleasure

    • Teaching the importance of reading and reading comprehension 

    • Making books accessible to students

    • Collaborating with staff to provide instruction, research support, and information literacy skills.

     

    4. Managing Library Resources:

     
    • Administering the library budget

    • Ordering materials and resources for the library

     
    • Training student library aides

    • Keeping up-to-date with new library technologies and trends

    • Providing technology support

       
      • In-house Chromebook troubleshooting and loaners, chromebook replacement, etc.

     

    5. Other Important Responsibilities:

     
    • Training student library aides 

    • Providing technology support in-house Chromebook troubleshooting and loaners, Chromebook replacement…

    • Managing library fines

    • Collaborating with departments to integrate library materials and services into curriculum

    • Supporting English book checkouts / Managing English books in partnership with the English department