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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