Elementary Teacher Librarian, 2026-27 School Year, Indianola, IA

INDIANOLA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Position Description

Position Title: Teacher Libriarian

Department: Teaching and Learning

Reports To: Principal

SUMMARY:

Supports the general education program by instructing students on the proper use of the media center resources; developing and implementing a media center program that provides equitable physical and intellectual access; integrating multiple literacies into instruction; supervising clerical functions related to collection processing circulation maintenance and inventory of lending media center materials documenting losses and monitoring procedures; implementing age-appropriate programs for students utilizing media center resources; and selecting appropriate items in support of classroom instruction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential duties must be performed on site. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists teachers students and administrators for the purpose of identifying resource materials for use in classroom and/or class assignments.
• Collaborates with others (e.g. professional learning community instructional staff administrators students parents and a variety of community resources etc.) for the purpose of maintaining and/or improving media center services.
• Conducts lessons in a variety of formats (e.g. reading lessons story telling contest special events etc.) for the purpose of promoting the use and enjoyment of literature.
• Consistent interaction with students for the purpose of educating students.
• Coordinates requests of individuals and/or sites (e.g. technical support equipment requirements etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of technological equipment for instructional use.
• Evaluates media equipment (e.g. diagnosing malfunctions recommending acquisitions etc.) for the purpose of determining current technology needs.
• Instructs students and teachers on the media center as a resource for the purpose of supporting the educational process and enriching student learning.
• Maintains materials inventory (e.g. media center books media center hardware/software media equipment and related instructional materials etc.) for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and ensuring the availability of materials when required.
• Monitors student activities for the purpose of maintaining a safe environment conducive to learning.
• Participates in department meetings in-service training workshops committees (e.g. professional learning community staff meetings technology committees curriculum teams etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Performs personnel functions (e.g. interviewing selecting training supervising evaluating etc.) for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing and ensuring that standards are achieved and performance is maximized.
• Performs operating checks on media equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability of equipment for school site use.
• Prepares manual and electronic documents and reports (e.g. budgets collection statistics scheduling reports/requests renewal information costs newsletters monthly and annual reports etc.) for the purpose of providing documentation and information to others.
• Responds to inquiries of students staff parents (e.g. availability of books finding appropriate reference documents status of overdue fines etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or direction as required.
• Schedules media center availability (e.g. flexible access regular class time before and after school etc.) for the purpose of fostering an accommodating environment and ensuring media center usage for all students and faculty.
• Selects quality materials (e.g. digital visual textual technological etc.) for the purpose of supporting professional curricular and individual needs of students teachers and administrators.
• Serves as an instructional coach (e.g. the use of technology principals of intellectual freedom information retrieval skills literature appreciation etc.) for the purpose of supporting classroom teachers.
• Supervises clerical functions (e.g. collection processing circulation maintenance inventory discarding repairing etc.) for the purpose of monitoring performances and delivering services in a timely fashion.
• Trains students and teachers in the effective use of technology for the purpose of promoting the use of technology as an information resource and enhancing the ability to use new and/or existing technologies.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises students during school-related activities as well as teacher associates and volunteers as appropriate.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor of Arts or Science degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school.

REQUIRED QUALIFICIATIONS:

Valid teaching licenseissued by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NOT REQUIRED):

• Completion of at least 24 semester hours in school library coursework including literacy and reading information technology program administration and leadership and a practicum experience.
• Endorsement in one of more of the following areas:
• K-8 Elementary School Teacher Librarian (108)
• Educational Media Specialist (K-12) (39)
• K-12 School Teacher Librarian (174)

SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

SKILLS are required to perform multiple highly complex technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Effective verbal and communication skills are needed to articulate thoughts translate ideas into words and apply terminology that conveys the nuance of concepts. Effective classroom management techniques are required to establish high expectations for student achievement and maintain appropriate standards of student conduct. Computer skills including the use of various operating systems communication and collaboration tools presentation software spreadsheets record keeping and other applications are a prerequisite. Preparing and maintaining accurate records is an essential skill.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math including calculations using fractions percentages and/or ratios; read technical information compose a variety of documents and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: library practices terminology and procedures; age-appropriate literature; computer and internet operations; and concepts of grammar and punctuation.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities meetings and/or events; gather collate and/or classify data; and consider a variety of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing effective working relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; displaying mechanical aptitude; working with frequent interruptions; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; tracking budget expenditures. Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the jobs functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the organizations services.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling some climbing and balancing frequent stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 40% sitting 20% walking and 40% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard free environment.

EXPERIENCE:

Job related experience (i.e. practicum) is required

EDUCATION:

Bachelors degree and additional coursework in in job-related area

REQUIRED TESTING:

None specified

CERTIFICATIONS:

Current teacher certification through the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners. Endorsement(s) in content area(s) as prescribed by the BOEE.

CONTINUING EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Maintain required teaching certification

CLEARANCES:

Criminal Fingerprint/Background Check

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Salary Grade:

Certified Salary Schedule

Required Experience:

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