Librarian - Elementary

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Application Procedure: Apply online
Starting Salary: $53,000.00   FTE: 1.0

 

Teacher - Librarian
JOB DESCRIPTION
Gilbert Unified School District

  Purpose Statement The job of Teacher - Librarian is for the purpose of maintaining Library/Media Center and providing support to classroom teachers.  Essential Functions 

• Screens, selects, orders, organizes, and circulates all types of instructional materials.
• Encourages staff and students to access/use the Library and its resources.
• Plans, develops and encourages selection and purchase of age/interest-appropriate, diverse literary materials.
• Designs curriculum and instruction in Information Literacy, including information technology, as well as insuring students learn to access, evaluate, use, create, and communicate information through inquiry and critical thinking.
• Collaborates with teachers to plan and implement lessons.
• Prepares materials as needed for instruction to support the overall school curricula.
• Maintains circulation records for library materials, as well a budget for yearly Library spending.
• Manages the Library collection (weeds and selects appropriately) and the physical Library space.
• Knows and uses the Dewey Decimal System.
• Knows and abides by all district, state, and/or federal laws and policies regarding student privacy, parents' rights, legal and ethical use of resources, plagiarism, and intellectual property rights..
• Professionally represents the school and the District in interactions with parents, staff, and students. Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
• Attends work regularly and is punctual.

 

• Plans and implements a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students within the district curriculum
• Uses effective teaching techniques and materials to implement established curriculum goals and objectives
• Creates a weekly written lesson plan describing daily learning experiences-this weekly lesson plan is to be correlated with the aims and/or objectives in the curriculum guide and/or course outline
• Monitors and assesses student progress in order to provide feedback on a regular basis to students and their parents
• Diagnoses, instructs and evaluates specific student needs and seeks assistance of district specialists as required
• Communicates aims and/or objectives to students in a well-planned, organized manner using clear and precise language
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing the development of proper student behavior
• Develops and implements reasonable classroom rules of behavior and procedure in a fair and just manner
• Creates educational experiences that provide each student the opportunity to develop his/her potential in the areas of personal-social adjustment, decision-making, positive self-image and other life skills
• Promotes and follows the adopted school district philosophy, policies regulations and administrative procedures
• Communicates concerns and ideas with colleagues, students, parents and community in a positive, professional and ethical manner
• Assumes legal responsibility for the supervision of students on school property or in attendance at school-sponsored activities
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence
• Assumes individual responsibilities which may be assigned by the principal/supervisor and which may relate to committee work, student activities, student supervision or other planning and professional assignments
• Maintains accurate, complete, legible and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities

  Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor's Degree (BA) or Masters Degree (MS Library Media or Masters of Library Science) from an accredited college or university
• Valid AZ Teacher Certificate
• Preferred
• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills

                Experience
Job related experience within specialized field is required. Education
Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution.
  Required Testing
None Specified
  Continuing Educ. / Training
None Specified
  Certificates & Licenses
AZ Teaching Certificate with Library- Media Specialist Endorsement Clearances
Current Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card              FLSA Status
Not Evaluated Approval Date
July 1, 2020 Salary Grade
Teacher - 9 Months  
Nondiscrimination Statement
Gilbert Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations.  The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the District's activities and programs.  The Gilbert Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. 
Declaracion de Non Discriminacion
El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Gilbert no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, religion, origen nacional, sexo, edad o discapacidad en la admision a sus programas, servicios o actividades, en el acceso a ellos, en el trato de las personas o en cualquier aspecto de sus operaciones.  La falta de habilidad del idioma ingles no sera una barrera para la admision o participacion en actividades y programas del Distrito. El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Gilbert tampoco discrimina en sus practicas de contratacion o empleo.