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Librarian (0.5 Dream Academy/0.5 Central Schools Program)

Illinois School District U-46
On-site
Illinois, United States

  • Position Type:
      High School Teacher/Librarian

  • Date Posted:
      8/19/2024

  • Location:
      Central SP / Dream Acad

  • Date Available:
      08/21/2024

  • Closing Date:
      Until Filled

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    Position / Title: Certified Librarian
    Bargaining Unit:    ETA Department/Location: Secondary Schools Instruction & Equity
    Calendar Days: 184 Reports To: Literacy & Libraries / Building Principal
    JD Revision Date: 09/25/2023 Supervises: N/A
     
    Function / Position Summary
    To support all curricular areas for student learning, reading, and instruction and provide information literacy instruction.
     
    Job Duties / Responsibilities
    • Teach the district-approved library and information literacy curriculum.
    • Collaborate with teachers in teaching and assessing how all students utilize information resources.
    • Expose students to a variety of literature and promote a culture of reading in the school community.
    • Promote the integrated use of technology and other resources as learning tools.
    • Provide individual students and staff with reader services and information literacy resources at the moment of need.
    • Administer the library and collection to include collection development (selection and de-selection), cataloging and processing, and circulation of materials.
    • Manage and maintain the library facility to meet instructional goals.
    • Demonstrate fiscal responsibility in managing budget allocations for building, district and grant funding.
    • Prepare appropriate curricular materials for classroom instruction.
    • Participate in the U-46 community to include sharing resources and policy development in implementing the district approved curriculum.
    • Provide leadership in current best practices and awareness of district curriculum.
    • Other duties as assigned.
    Education
    • Bachelor’s degree in related subject from accredited university.
    • Illinois Professional Educators License (PEL) with a Library/Media endorsement at appropriate grade level required.
    • Teaching experience is preferred but not necessary for hiring.
    • Bilingual – Spanish/English (written/verbal) preferred.
    Experience / Knowledge
    • Knowledge of information literacy and curriculum.
    • Familiarity with a wide range of reading materials and resources for students.
    • Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and instructional skills.
    • Knowledge of MARC records and cataloging standards.
    • Understanding of standard library ordering and budgeting procedures.
    • Awareness of collection development practices.
    Physical Demands
    • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. with proper technique
    Terms of Employment
    • This is a nine (9) month ETA position (184 work days)
    • Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education