District Librarian - .2 FTE Job at Baltimore City Public Schools in Danville

Job Number 8600038042

Start Date: Open Date 01/13/2025

Closing Date:

Qualifications:

• Master Degree in Library Science (required)
• Valid teaching license
• Previous experience in leadership roles encompassing library administration (preferred, not required)

Responsibilities:

• Prepares and administers the library budget, keeping records of all expenditures.
• Supervises and trains paraprofessionals, clerical, adult, and student volunteers.
• Works with district library staff to select and acquire library materials, including books, digital resources, and multimedia materials, to support the curriculum and promote literacy.
• Supervises the regular inventory of library materials, evaluates the collection, removes obsolete and worn materials, and updates inventory records and the catalog.
• Keeps records of student use, circulation, purchases, and losses; provides regular reports on the library as required by the administration and as needed for planning purposes.
• Promotes the use of library media center materials through displays and published communications.
• Establishes an environment that encourages learning and fosters appropriate conduct of students using the facility.
• Collaborates with classroom teachers to design, implement, and evaluate instruction that ensures the integration of literature and information literacy skills into student learning.
• Provides instruction and assistance to students and staff in using library resources effectively.
• Works with district library staff to plan and promote library programs and events, such as author visits, book fairs, and reading challenges.

Notes:

• This job does not offer paid holidays, paid vacation, or paid insurance benefits.
• This job does offer IPERS benefits.

Specific duties may vary based on the needs of the Danville Community School District. DCSD Administration may also assign other duties as deemed necessary.

Subject Area/Teaching Field/Endorsement: 174 K-12 School Teacher Librarian