Librarian

Job Summary:The secondary librarian is responsible for the development and implementation of an ongoing instructional program that ensures students and staff are effective users of ideas and information. Provides for the informational needs of students and staff on a building level in support of the district curriculum and empowers students to be critical thinkers enthusiastic readers skillful researchers and ethical users of information.

Retirement:State of Alaska TRS
Bargaining Unit:Fairbanks Education Association (FEA)
Salary:Determined by theFEA Negotiated Agreement
Contract Length:Minimum of 184 days

Job Qualifications

The following are required:

1. Hold a current Alaska Type A teaching certificate with a library endorsement or a masters

degree in library and information science.

2. Demonstrated technology skills and experience with computerized and web-based library management

systems database searching and other digital and social media resources.

3. Working knowledge of Internet searching and experience providing instruction in online reference

searching.

4. Ability to successfully build and foster relationships with colleagues administration parents

and school communities based on professional respect.

5. Ability to work comfortably and effectively with middle and high school students.

6. Ability to create a welcoming and engaging environment conducive to learning.

7. Ability to promote literature and assist students in connecting with library resources of

interest to encourage reading and research.

8. Ability to work independently while coping with continual interruptions shifting job

priorities and stressful conditions.

9. Ability to coordinate the activities of volunteers library assistants and student aides.

10. Ability to apply current research and theory to instructional programs and plan and implement

professional development for teacher

This position offers an excellent benefit package including:

• Accrued sick and personal leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical dental vision and audio
• Retirement (PERS)

If there are ways we can support you in becoming a district employee please email.