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Position: Middle School Librarian and Information Science Teacher

Position Status: Active

FTE: 100%

Agreement Dates: August 16 through August 15 Annually

Hours: 7:45 am - 4:30 pm

Report to: Director of Innovation & Technology

Department: Faculty

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

EEO Category: 2

Pay Category: Exempt

Pay Range: $77,292 - $97,404

Pay Rate: Annual

Pay Schedule: Semi-monthly

Summary:

The position seeks a passionate and experienced Middle School Librarian to join our team, beginning in August 2025. The ideal candidate will align with our school’s mission, vision, and goals, embracing a collaborative spirit while infusing enthusiasm and energy into our library programs. We are looking for individuals who are independent, creative, and eager to design library initiatives that nurture curiosity, encourage inquiry, and foster a lifelong love of reading among our students.

Key Responsibilities:

Curriculum Development and Implementation:

• Design and deliver a comprehensive information and media literacy curriculum for Middle School students in grades 6-8.
• Collaborate with faculty to teach project-based research skills and develop a curriculum that integrates 21st-century skills alongside information literacy and technology.
• Work with Middle School leadership to ensure library resources and practices are aligned with the curriculum.

Student Advocacy and Engagement:

• Understand and appreciate the unique needs of adolescents, promoting a culture of reading that inspires lifelong enthusiasm.
• Organize engaging activities such as book clubs, book talks, mock Newbery Awards, and creative displays to cultivate a vibrant reading environment.
• Curate a library collection that reflects diverse and multicultural authors and topics, empowering students to become critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, and adept researchers.

Library Department Collaboration:

• Develop and maintain the Middle School library curriculum, including scope and sequence.
• Oversee the management of the library's collection—both print and digital—encompassing circulation, collection development, inventory, and evaluation.
• Participate actively in special initiatives such as book fairs and author visits, enhancing the library's connection with the school community.
• Assist with supervisory duties and library monitoring as assigned, contributing to a supportive and organized library environment.
• Engage in a professional learning community with colleagues to share ideas and best practices.
• Collaborate with K-5 Librarian to ensure a cohesive library curriculum.
• Support the library environment including maintaining collections & databases, re-shelving, and book repairs.

Middle School Responsibilities:

• Writing Support: Partner with ELA teacher to support 8th-grade students in writing recommendations and personal statements for high school applications.
• High School Counseling Support: Partner with the HS placement team to ensure students receive writing support aligned with school expectations.
• Serve as a Middle School advisor, providing social emotional and academic support.

Environment Creation:

• Foster a joyful, vibrant, and welcoming atmosphere within the library that encourages student engagement and exploration.

Qualifications:

• Master of Library Science (MLS) degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience, preferably with middle school students.
• Demonstrated flexibility, curiosity, and enthusiasm, with a strong knowledge of young adult literature.
• In-depth understanding of middle school learners, including teaching methods, learning styles, and educational research relevant to this age group.
• Familiarity with the scope and sequence of library and information literacy curriculum.
• Experience in evaluating and selecting both print and digital resources, with a commitment to equitable and inclusive practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate proactively with students, faculty, and parents.
• Technology and Software Proficiency.
• Train and support Parent Guardian Association library volunteers on library circulation, in partnership with the Director of the Library Media Center.
• Remain current with publishing trends and best practices in school librarianship, specifically School Library Journal, Kirkus Review, and Knowledge Quest.
• View curriculum as well as classroom and school culture through a lens focused on the mission and policies of the school.
• Conduct an annual inventory in conjunction with the library team.
• Catalog and process books.
• Promote a welcoming, caring, respectful, and safe work environment.
• Engage in school life - attend weekly division, department, or full faculty meetings and required events.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Library experience required.
• Current with Children and Young Adult Literature.
• A demonstrated love of literature.
• Knowledge of Follett Destiny is preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Flexible thinker with the ability to multitask.
• Energetic, collaborative, and flexible.
• Knowledge of Google Suite.
• Master of Library and Information Science is preferred.

Working Conditions:

• 80% Indoors, 20% outdoors.

Community Expectations:

• Employees are compassionate and kind to themselves and others.
• Employees are prepared with appropriate training, knowledge, and skills.
• Employees are reflective and accountable.
• Employees are lifelong learners.
• Employees put children first.
• Employees partner with families.
• Employees communicate with professionalism and care.
• Employees uphold high expectations for themselves and students.

Teachers:

• Are skilled at teaching their subject area and grade level(s).
• Understand the arc of child development.
• Create an engaging, culturally responsive classroom.
• Plan for predictable variability in learning profiles.
• Provide clear, consistent classroom norms and logical consequences.
• Provide clear learning goals and objectives.

Per CA statutes, all School employees should be able to pass a Federal and State background check, provide a negative TB test, and maintain professional behavior during the period of employment. The employment offer is contingent upon these requirements.