LTS-Elementary Librarian

South Burlington School District

About South Burlington School District:

At South Burlington School District we believe in supporting the whole employeeinside and outside the workplace. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes amazing competitively priced health insurance dental coverage sick time professional time and other leaves. Additionally we offer a robust retirement plan which for educators is through VT State Teachers Retirement; and for other staff consists of a 403b plan with up to 6% provided by the district. Employees may also enjoy professional development opportunities tuition reimbursement wellness initiatives Employee Assistance Programs and meaningful work that directly impacts student success and community growth.

Job Title: School Librarian

Location: Assigned School

Job Group: Educator

Pay Level: Exempt

Reports to: School Principal

Summary: Creates a developmentally appropriate library/media/information technology program that promotes learning and personal growth; motivates students to develop skills knowledge and attitudes needed to provide a strong foundation for learning as outlined in our districts stated Ends Policy. Responsible for establishing effective relationships with students staff parents/guardians and community members to enhance learning opportunities. Subscribes to and applies the principles of Multi-Tier System of Supports (MTSS) for the benefit of student and employee development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.

1. Serves as a Teacher/Instructional Partner:
1. Designs teaches and assesses learning opportunities that include inquiry critical thinking and multiple literacies in order to prepare learners to be college and career ready.
2. Collaborates with other teachers as an instructional partner in learning opportunities.
3. Promotes engages and motivates students to become life-long learners through reading for pleasure academic advancement and to explore various genres in a quest for a better understanding of things and diverse viewpoints.
4. Actively seeks opportunities for the use of technology in learning. Models the integration of technology in teaching and learning.
2. Serves as an Information Specialist:
1. Develops maintains and promotes the use of the Districts collection of resources appropriate to the curriculum the learners and the teaching styles and instructional strategies used within the school community. Such as but not limited to reading for information reading for pleasure reading for critical thinking diverse cultural and diverse social readings.
2. Cooperates and networks with other librarians libraries and agencies to provide access to educational and technology resources outside the District.
3. Understands and promotes the ethical use of information such as but not limited to copyright fair use and licensing of intellectual property.
4. Evaluates promotes and uses existing and emerging technologies to support teaching and learning connects the school with the global learning community and provides equal access to library services.
5. Collaborates with ITE and other School Librarians to adopt research-based best practices that promote the use of information resources and information technology throughout the District.
3. Serves as an Instructional Leader:
1. Advocates for equitable access to information for all learners in the school community.
2. Serves on school and District decision-making teams as requested.
3. Measures the school library/media program according to school state and national standards.
4. Creates a resource-rich physical and virtual environment conducive to active and participatory learning.
5. Plans and provides professional development for colleagues as required.
6. Researches relevant and current professional practices and emerging technologies.
7. Remains current on emerging trends and best practices through active memberships in job-related professional associations attending professional development training and activities.
8. Advocates for school library programs and the role of the library program in the educational community.
4. Serves as a Program Administrator:
1. Creates and maintains a teaching and learning environment that is inviting safe and conducive to student success.
2. Establishes protocols and procedures for selection acquisition circulation resource sharing and related activities that provide appropriate resources in a timely manner.
3. Develops school library program goals and objectives that are aligned with school and district long-range continuous improvement plans for improved student learning.
4. Prepares and administers the school library program budget.
5. Manages resources and facilities for continuous improvement of the library program.
6. Participates in the recruiting hiring and training of other professionals educational library assistants students and volunteer staff when necessary.
7. Gathers and analyzes data to improve instruction and to demonstrate correlations between the Standard Library Practice and student achievement.
5. Participates in professional development activities:
1. Acquires and demonstrates knowledge of current trends in library science education and information technology.
2. Attends conferences workshops and other learning activities.
6. Performs any other related duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience: Masters Degree from an American Library Association accredited program or 18 graduate credits from a School Library Media Studies program (or equivalent) including a practicum experience. A minimum of three years of related experience is preferred.

Certificates Licenses Registrations: Valid Vermont Teaching License with School Librarian endorsement.

Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs; ability to plan and implement lessons based on school and District objectives and the needs and abilities of assigned students. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students peers and parents/guardians; Ability to keep current with technology trends and utilize technology to enhance student instruction and learning through the use basic communication and productivity software tools including or equivalent to: Word Excel PowerPoint Google Drive Destiny Library Catalog Student Information Systems and e-mail.

Why Join SBSD

*Supportive colleagues and leadership

*Strong commitment to diversity equity and inclusion

*Professional growth and advancement

*Comprehensive benefits

*Meaningful work that impacts students daily