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School Librarian Job at ROE in Libertyville

ROE, Libertyville, IL, United States, 60092

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Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/ Library Information Specialist

Date Posted:
2/10/2025

Location:
Sunny Hill Elementary School

Date Available:
2025-2026 School Year

Closing Date:
When Filled

District:
Barrington Community Unit School District 220

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Candidate must hold current and valid Illinois Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement(s).
  • Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
  • Masters Degree in Library and Information Science or Degree in Instructional Technology with school library media certification (ISBE).
  • Strong background in computer and information technology.
  • Teaching experience is preferred.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to organize, to coordinate, and to supervise work of library media center support staff.
  • Ability to be flexible and adaptable.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

SUPERVISES: Library media center support staff, adult and student volunteers.

PURPOSE OF JOB: To partner with teaching staff in the development of student literacy through the administration of the library media center program (per curriculum map); to provide specialized instruction to students and staff; and to oversee the selection, organization, utilization, and maintenance of library media resources.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Collaborate with teachers to provide integrated instruction in information and technology literacy; assist students and staff in identifying appropriate resources for achievement of student learning goals.
  • Promote the development of research skills.
  • Instruct students on a formal and informal basis in skills related to reading, research, and the use of information and instructional technologies.
  • Assess information skills and the research process on a regular planned basis for student, teacher and staff use.
  • Assist teachers in promoting reading to their students; provide reading experiences for students and staff in groups and as individuals.
  • Administer the library media budget to develop and maintain a diversified collection of resources to support curricular needs, professional staff development, student literacy, and recreational reading.
  • Serve as a member of school curriculum teams.
  • Stay abreast of current trends in the field by participating in appropriate continuing education programs including inservice courses, workshops, conferences and professional meetings as well as reading professional journals.
  • Communicate the library media program to families, the PTO and the greater community through the school web page, PTO Newsletter, and local newspapers.

PHYSICAL CONTEXT OF THE JOB: Requires the use of computers, peripherals, and ability to move audiovisual equipment.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: (Completed by Office of Human Resources)

Days/year: 182 days

Benefits: D220 Benefits

Salary: BEA Salary Schedule

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