Librarian - Elementary

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