Department:

Information Technology and Library Services 

Job Title:

Library Teacher: Elementary and Middle School

FLSA Status:

(Exempt/Non-exempt)

  Exempt, NTA-UnitA

Reports to:

Coordinator of Library Services K-12

GENERAL DESCRIPTION (1-3 LINES DESCRIBING ROLE):

The library teacher will be responsible for instruction and school library management at an assigned school. This is a 0.8 FTE Position

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Appropriate DESE licensure required
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Computer experience

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Library Media Certification or enrollment in a program for MA Department of Education Certification as K-12 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 children’s 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 (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 developmentally appropriate to grade level
• Design & 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 children and young adult  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:

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.