Teacher Librarian 2026-27 (anticipated)

Johnston Community School District

Job Location:

Johnston, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors degree required
Masters degree in Library Science preferred
Valid Iowa Teaching License required K-8 or K-12 School Teacher Librarian endorsement preferred
Knowledge of childrens young adult and adult literature
Knowledge of curriculum information literacy and current library/media trends
Knowledge of technologies used to support information literacy and content
Highly effective interpersonal skills
Flexibility in position assignment to support building and district student needs

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

PERSONAL PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Works well with others maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students
Contributes to creating a positive work environment
Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality
Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day
Takes advantage of professional growth opportunities related to his/her specific job
Works independently and with confidence
Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust proactively to new and changing situations and focus areas
Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision

PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR (licensed teacher librarian)

Designs the library learning commons to provide welcoming flexible spaces that promote inquiry creativity collaboration and community
Provides and advocates for equitable access to connectivity digital devices information resources programming and services in support of the districts strategic vision
Plans budget with the principal and/or other administrators and maintains a balanced budget
Manages the library learning commons facility resources and staff
Reviews the library resources and program using a systemic process to ensure an equitable and culturally diverse collection and resources
Curates and shares resources and tools
Communicates information literacy program goals clearly
Coordinate with library staff on the daily operation of the library and related areas

TEACHER INFORMATION SPECIALIST

Collaborates designs and implements curriculum standards lessons and materials for: information literacy digital citizenship coding maker movement and other focus areas as directed
Collaborates with teachers and administrators to integrate the information literacy digital citizenship and other focused area standards
Formatively assesses student learning and provides feedback
Supports and promotes lifelong learning intellectual freedom patron privacy copyright and other legal ethical responsibilities
Encourages students to become increasingly self-directed as they create products to share their learning which demonstrate critical thinking collaboration and authentic real-world problem solving
Promotes digital citizenship skills through instruction and modeling
Promotes information literacy curriculum standards through instruction and modeling of skills resources and tools
Uses a variety of methods to communicate and promote new resources services and programs to the school community
Promotes literacy through individual small-group or whole class instructional settings
Cultivates instructional partnerships to support evidence-based curricula and assessments that integrate elements of deeper learning critical thinking information literacy digital citizenship creativity innovation and the active use of technology

Terms of Employment:194-day contract

Required Experience:

QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelors degree requiredMasters degree in Library Science preferredValid Iowa Teaching License required K-8 or K-12 School Teacher Librarian endorsement preferredKnowledge of childrens young adult and adult literatureKnowledge of curriculum information literacy and current library/me...