Teacher+Librarian

Teacher Library Media Specialist Job Description
ISB is looking for a 21st century Library Media Specialist who will be a passionate trail-blazer, collaborator and pioneer, to help create a new and relevant hub for learning. This position is crucial if we wish to prepare our 21st century learners for challenges of tomorrow. The goal of our Learning Hub is to enhance student achievement and appreciation of literature by ensuring that students and teachers are effective users of ideas and information. This goal is accomplished by


 * providing intellectual and physical access to materials in all formats,
 * providing instruction and resources to foster literacy competence and stimulate interest in accessing, evaluating and applying information and ideas,
 * promoting a love of literature and stories throughout the school,
 * working with other educators to design learning so that students' literacy needs are met,
 * serving as an independent learning center.

When the Learning Hub is reaching its goal, students will visit the Hub frequently to access the full range of available information resources including print and non-print materials, electronic databases and information systems. The staff will know students by name and communicate with them about their personal and school-related interests. Students who come to the Hub will exhibit on task behavior associated with the appropriate use of materials. A large number of students will come to the Hub asking for a "really good" book, and will congregate in the Hub because it is a safe and inviting place.

When the Learning Hub is reaching its goal, teachers will be collaborating with the Media Specialist to develop units and lessons that provide authentic learning for students. They will come to the Hub with their students requesting that reference and research skills be taught to their students. They will ask for books to be put on reserve, and request interlibrary loans. They will expect and get the resources and materials they need for their curriculum. They will engage in continuing dialogue with the Media Specialist who will make them aware of resources related to the curriculum.
 * The ISB ES Library Media Specialist:**


 * Promotes a love of literature and stories throughout the school
 * Understands and directs the needs of students in gaining the 21st century literacy skills needed to manage the vast amount of knowledge in our rapidly changing, technologically oriented world.
 * Through superior instruction will enable students and teachers to use multiple instructional tools and resources in the educational process.
 * Will develop inquiry and critical thinking skills among teachers and students and promote best pedagogical practices.
 * Will leverage the power of Web 2.0 tools to enhance literacy, teaching and learning.
 * Will work collaboratively with the ES principals, curriculum and technology coordinators to enhance the existing curriculum to meet the needs of the 21st century learner.

Administration of the Learning Hub**
 * The library media specialist is responsible for:
 * Evaluating and making recommendations for the short- and long-term improvement of the Hub programs, services, facilities, and materials for optimal use by Pre-K-Grade 5 students, teachers and parents.
 * Coordinating the library media program that encompasses all aspects of instructional resources. The major goal is to provide access to information through a variety of mediums using authentic learning experiences.


 * Developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure that the functions of the Hub are transparent to all members of the community (damaged books, scheduling, challenged books, copyright, principals of intellectual freedom, ethical behavior, etc).
 * Developing a collaborative working environment for all staff and volunteers in the Learning Hub by selecting, training, and supervising clerical support, student assistants, and adult volunteers


 * Create and maintain a collaborative collection development process which includes such aspects as maintaining accurate and current catalogs and records, weeding, and inventories.


 * Developing and administering the annual budget which reflects the needs of the whole community.
 * The interpretation and promotion of library media programs, and conveying information to teachers, administrators, parents, and students through the development of newsletters, manuals, handbooks, presentations, and bulletins in order to maintain a positive relationship with the entire school community

Collaborating with all Stakeholders
 * Working closely with the ES curriculum coordinator and technology coordinator to develop and improve ISB’s integrated 21st century literacy program.
 * Working collaboratively with administrators, teachers, other library media specialists and students in order to integrate research, information retrieval skills, and literature appreciation into the curriculum.
 * Providing staff development in the use of instructional resources and technology innovations and best pedagogical practices in the ES.
 * Serving as a member of curriculum development teams, and as a planner and implementer of the Pre-K-5 instructional program.
 * Being alert to new ideas, keeping abreast of innovative teaching methods, and applying and sharing research principles to the development and advancement of library media programs.