Librarian, Glenridge Elementary School
Librarian, Glenridge Elementary School
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Job Description
The School District of Clayton is seeking a talented Librarian for theschool year at Glenridge Elementary School. Librarians provide leadership instruction and consulting assistance to students and teachers in the effective use of library and media materials through a systematically developed collection of resources within the school and through access to resources outside the school.
The successful candidate:
- Plans and delivers engaging library and literacy lessons to students in grades K5 fostering a love of reading research skills and digital citizenship.
- Collaborates with building faculty and district staff to develop engaging lessons and learning for all students.
- Empowers learners to seek knowledge create new knowledge and make realworld connections for lifelong learning.
- Initiates opportunities that allow learners to demonstrate interests in other perspectives and provides opportunities for tinkering and making.
- Plans and implements the library/media program as outlined in the Districts curriculum documents by previewing evaluating and recommending library instructional materials.
- Responsible for the physical layout of the library and the coordination of the cataloging of the collection so that all materials and equipment will be utilized to the fullest extent.
- Collaborates with District coordinators principals teachers and research committees in the use of library materials and equipment within the library and/or in the classroom.
- Works with students and faculty in identifying locating interpreting and using information gathered from sources for reports assessments research projects and other applications.
- Encourages independent study and leisure reading among students and offers reading guidance to those with intellectual interests.
- Utilizes technology tools such as the Smartboard or Cleartouch panel and manages the librarys digital checkout system to support an efficient and engaging library environment.
- Shares involvement with the building and District administration in the preparation of the budget; preparation of purchase orders and follows District procedures regarding the receipt and closure of purchase orders.
- Attends workshops conferences and conventions at the local and national level.
- Develops and implements inservice programs for faculty members on the use of library center materials equipment and services.
- Assumes responsibility for the effective functioning of the school including necessary noninstructional assignments and student management throughout the entire building.
- Employs a growth mindset developed through experience and reflection and demonstrates that mindset in the library experiences for students.
- Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to inclusiveness and respect for diversity in the reading and learning community.
- Exhibits communicates and teaches safe legal and ethical use and creation of content with students and staff.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested or assigned by the Building Principal.
Education: Bachelor Degree required. Masters Degree preferred.
Certification: Missouri Library Certification required.
Experience: One to three years librarian experience preferred.
Compensation: Highlycompetitive salary.
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package.
FLSA Status: Exempt Professional ExemptionTeacher.
Work Calendar: 192 day calendar.
Please understand that to be considered a candidate you must complete all steps in the application process. These steps include completing the online application uploading your cover letter resume and transcripts and listing three current references.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of the School District of Clayton not to discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin ancestry disability age genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs or employment practices as required by Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Full NonDiscrimination Disclosure
Employment Type
Full-Time
