International School of Denver is hiring: Librarian/Medial Specialist - 2025-202

Job Details

Job Location
International School of Denver - Denver, CO

Position Type
Full Time

Salary Range
$48,000.00 - $68,000.00 Salary/year

Description

Job Title: Librarian/Media Specialist

Department: Academics

FTE/ Benefits Status: Full-time

Supervisor: Assistant Head of School for Academics

Visa eligibility: Not Eligible

International School of Denver (ISDenver) is an independent school that teaches the curricula and fulfills the highest educational standards of the United States, China, France, and Spain to prepare its students to thrive in a diverse and competitive global society. ISDenver is a prestigious International Baccalaureate World School offering immersion bilingual international education from PreK-12, and is accredited by the Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS) and participating governments. To learn more about ISDenver, please visit our website.

Staff and Faculty members are the cornerstone of our school. In addition to driving the school's operations, they must also embody the school's values and believe in the school's mission:

ISDenver Values: Diversity, Integrity, Compassion, Responsibility, Perseverance

ISDenver Mission: Our inclusive, globally minded community develops highly motivated and academically successful bilingual learners who are inter-culturally adept and make positive contributions in a complex world.

Position Summary: While managing the library and media center resources,the L/MS works with teachers to help incorporate the library and media resources into their curriculum. Additionally, the L/MS offers formal and informal instruction and use of school library and media resources.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Collaborative Role: Includes active consultation with teachers as they plan instruction to ensure the incorporation of appropriate library, media and technology materials into daily teaching and to recommend the inclusion of library, media and technology skills in classroom units.

Instructional Role: Includes both formal instruction in library media and technology skills as well as informal assistance to students and staff in locating and using library media materials and technology. The LMS provides leadership and expertise in the selection, acquisition, evaluation, and organization of information resources and technologies in all formats, as well as expertise in the ethical use of information. The LMS ensures equitable access and responsible use of information.

Administrative Role: Includes the daily management of library media center routines as well as the evaluation and selection of library media materials, ordering, circulation, and the management of instructional equipment. Communicate regularly with the principal and other appropriate administrators about program plans, activities, and accomplishments

• The LMS uses effective management principles, including the supervision of personnel, resources, and facilities, in developing and implementing program goals and objectives. This may include participating in the recruiting, hiring, training, and evaluating of educational library assistants.
• Creates and maintains the school library as a teaching and learning environment that is inviting, safe, flexible, accessible, and conducive to student learning.
• Establishes and maintains policies and procedures for selection, acquisition, circulation, resource sharing, and weeding of the materials collection (both print and digital) to ensure that it is culturally relevant, up-to-date, in excellent condition, and accessible to the school community.
• Plans and manages programming and events to support the library and school goals such as school-wide events, book fairs, clubs, etc.
• Develops and administers a library budget aligned to library, school, and district goals and objectives.

Learning and Teaching at ISDenver

An effective LMS provides the leadership and expertise necessary to develop, implement, and maintain an information media program. This candidate will collaborate with teachers to create engaging and authentic student learning experiences that leverage both print and digital resources. Collaboration with teachers and staff to develop curricular content that integrates library media and technology skills are important for curriculum alignment and maintaining the school's mission of creating globally-minded learners. Coordinating the acquisition and circulation of library media materials and maintaining a collection that is diverse in format and content to support the learning and developmental needs of students in grades PreK-8.

• Maintain current and in-depth knowledge of the research and best practices in all aspects of the field and promote competency in information literacy across the curriculum.
• Select the most advanced resources and equipment, both traditional and electronic, that are appropriate for accessing and producing information related to students learning needs.
• Organize materials, resources, and space to support learning.
• Maintain current and comprehensive knowledge of the curriculum, of students needs, and of instructional and informational resources in the full range of formats and topic areas.
• Maintain an understanding of current legislation and regulations regarding access, copyright, and other legal issues that affect the library media program.
• Attend grade level and content-based PLC meetings.
• Develop and direct a continuous collection development and evaluation process.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the principles of the library profession regarding intellectual freedom, confidentiality, and other intellectual property concerns.
• Model ethical and responsible use of information and technology.
• Use appropriate administrative channels to ensure that the library media program is understood as essential to the schools instructional program.
• Continuously update personal competencies in learning and teaching, information access and delivery, technology utilization, and other areas to fulfill the requirements of a professional position.
• Work with staff to determine the school's information and instructional needs.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND TASKS:

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Possess a Google Educator Level 2 Certification
• Administration experience with Follett Destiny and Overdrive/Sora
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Locate and recommend quality, up-to-date digital and print resources aligned to the Primary Years Program (IB) curriculum
• Knowledge of instruction and assessment, including the ability to analyze and compare digital solutions from a variety of vendors
• Knowledge of CCSS, AASL, and ISTE standards
• Instructional technology skills, including experience using hardware necessary for the job
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively with other educators
• Strong organizational skills
• Participate in on-going professional development activities
• Knowledge of literature across the targeted grade levels, genres, and content areas.
• Knowledge of culturally responsive teaching practices and culturally relevant materials selection.
• Skill in using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines
• Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction
• Ability to work collaboratively with a broad and diverse population of students, families, peers and colleagues
• Assist students and teachers with identifying resource materials for use in the classroom and or class assignments.
• Advising students, parents, and staff of library media regulations, procedures, programs, and services
• Promote and assist in training students and staff on the use of online databases
• Assist with inventory of all media center materials and maintain computerized records
• Supervise student use of the library
• Perform related work as required.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Personal Characteristics we are looking for:

We are looking for people who support our mission and values and want to join us in creating a nurturing, supportive, and caring environment for our students. We take great pride in how much our students love to be at our school and with our staff; a true desire to create an environment where our students are known and cared for is imperative for any candidate. Being kind, compassionate, and open-minded and having a team-first mentality are characteristics integral for anyone joining our community.

• Computer literate specifically in Google suites of products.
• Excellent writing, speaking, personal interaction, and customer service skills
• Ability to implement of principles and practices records management and general administration
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Deadline- and detail-oriented in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Able to prioritize and complete tasks in a timely fashion
• A positive and collaborative team player
• Ability to communicate effectively
• A life-long learner who enhances his/her skills, using state-of-the-art technologies to maintain high standards of performance
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including but not limited to, computers, telephone systems, scanners, copiers and facsimile machines
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to exercise sound judgment
• Fluent in English and other languages(s), preferred

Minimum Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

• Masters Degree from an ALA-accredited program (K-12 specialization preferred)
• Successful classroom teaching experience
• Experience with staff development or training of adults
• English proficiency with excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Level B2 required, C1+ preferred (based on Common European Framework of References for Languages) or equivalent certification such as TOEFL or IETLS.

• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
• Eagerness to engage with co-curricular, extra-curricular, school community, and PTO activities that promote the school's programs and reputation
• Lived experience in multicultural settings, including international work experience, and an appreciation and respect for all cultures
• Collaborative, team-oriented, globally- and open-minded, innovative, and compassionate
• Professionalism, punctuality, reliability, and an ability to exercise sound judgment and analytical and problem solving skills
• Technological and computer competency (Google Suite, database management, etc.)

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to handle; reach with hands and arms and see, talk and hear
• The employee may occasionally be required to bend, stoop or kneel

Location and Schedule: Expected work hours are 7:45am-3:45pm, M-F; you may have to work outside of these hours periodically. This job does not have remote work flexibility. All employees must be based in Denver, CO.

Benefits (please see ISDenver benefits summary information here):

• Generous Time Off:
  • Paid leave for all full-time staff: Thanksgiving break (3 days), winter break (2 weeks), 4th of july week (1 week)
  • Faculty: summer break (~ 2 months), October, February, and April breaks (1 week each), 6 days FTO (prorated for part-time positions)
  • Year Round Administrative staff: FTO accrued starting first day of work, 20 days FTO/year as base FTO
  • FTO encompasses most time off such as sick, personal, and vacation time
• Cigna Medical, Dental and Vision insurance with significant school contribution to Medical and Dental
• Employer-paid Life, Long- and Short-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, and AD&D
• Supplemental insurance available through Colonial
• Employer contribution to 401k regardless of employee participation
• Partial tuition remission and discounted co-curricular clubs for children enrolled at ISDenver
• Discounted summer and break camps for children of full-time staff (ISDenver enrollment not required)
• J-1 visa sponsorship
• Relocation allowance
• Free daily lunch
• Professional Development opportunities
• Staff appreciation and cultural celebration events
• ...and more!

Salary Range: per scale

To Apply: Applications are only accepted via ISDenver's online employment portal.

Interviews: Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted directly. Interviews may be conducted in person, by telephone or via video conferencing. Only applicants to be invited for an interview will be contacted; no phone calls or emails, please. ISDenver does not consider nor save information sent for non-posted positions.

Notes:

• Job descriptions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.
• All employees are required to undergo, at minimum, a Colorado Department of Human Services required background check prior to employment. Certain positions may require more extensive background checks.
• Racism, misogyny, classism, ableism, homophobia, and transphobia do not represent the values of ISDenver and will not be tolerated.

ISDenver celebrates diversity and values the strengths that come with having a diverse community. People of color, LGBTQIA+ candidates, and people from other historically marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply. ISDenver is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.