Elementary Library Teacher
Elementary Library Teacher
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Job Description
In compliance with state and federal laws newton public schools is committed to equity antiracism anda nondiscrimination policyfor students employees and prospective applicants. All educational and employment determinations are based on an individuals qualifications and achievements without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation age pregnancy gender identity genetic information national origin ancestry homelessness physical or mental disability veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and/or federal statute.
SUMMARY:Newton Public Schools is seeking a library teacher for theschool year. The library teacher will be responsible for instruction and school library management.
Qualifications:
Appropriate DESE licensure required
Bachelors Degree
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Computer experience
Required Qualifications:
Current Library Media Certification or enrollment in a program for MA Department of Education Certification as K12 Library Teacher
Familiarity with the organization and administration of a school library program
Ability to analyze existing library collection and develop purchasing plan based on current childrens literature publishing trends
Content knowledge & ability to evaluate and select digital tools & applications to use within the library setting with and by students in
compliance with CIPA and COPPA guidelines
Prior experience in libraries and elementary schools preferred but not required
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities (Not Limited To):
- Develops inquiry lessons that engage students in thinking critically and in applying information literacy skills
- Instructs students in developing basic and advanced searching skills within the online catalog and elementary databases in a manner that is developmentally appropriate to grade level
- Designs & deliver instruction that is developmentally appropriate for the academic social emotional and cultural abilities of all students
- Makes outreach to teaching staff to align library instruction with classroom curriculum building research skills
- Uses knowledge of childrens literature to promote a love of reading and lifelong learning
- Ability to administer a school library including managing an online circulation system (Destiny) and maintaining the school library website
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job the teacher is frequently required to kneel stoop bend and crouch. The teacher is periodically required to stand; while talking and listening. The teacher is occasionally required to sit; walk; lift; or carry.
Employment Type
Full-Time
