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South Burlington School DistrictPosition DescriptionJob Title: School LibrarianLocation: Assigned SchoolJob Group: EducatorPay Level: ExemptReports to: School PrincipalSummary: Creates a developmentally appropriate library/media/information technology program that promoteslearning and personal growth; motivates students to develop skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed to provide astrong foundation for learning, as outlined in our district stated Ends Policy. Responsible for establishing effectiverelationships with students, staff, parents/guardians, and community members to enhance learning opportunities.Subscribes to and applies the principles of Multi-Tier System of Supports (MTSS) for the benefit of student andemployee development.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.1. Serves as a Teacher/Instructional Partner: a. Designs, teaches, and assesses learning opportunities that include inquiry, critical thinking, andmultiple literacies in order to prepare learners to be college and career ready.b.

Collaborates with other teachers as an instructional partner in learning opportunities.c. Promotes, engages, and motivates students to become life-long learners through reading for pleasure,academic advancement, and to explore various genres in a quest for a better understanding of thingsand diverse viewpoints.d. Actively seeks opportunities for the use of technology in learning. Models the integration of technologyin teaching and learning.2.

Serves as an Information Specialist: a. Develops, maintains, and promotes the use of the Districts collection of resources appropriate to thecurriculum, the learners, and the teaching styles and instructional strategies used within the schoolcommunity. Such as, but not limited to reading for information, reading for pleasure, reading for criticalthinking, diverse cultural, and diverse social readings.b. Cooperates and networks with other librarians, libraries, and agencies to provide access to educationaland technology resources outside the District.c.

Understands and promotes the ethical use of information, such as but not limited to, copyright, fair use,and licensing of intellectual property.d. Evaluates, promotes, and uses existing and emerging technologies to support teaching and learning,connects the school with the global learning community, and provides equal access to library services.e. Collaborates with ITE and other School Librarians to adopts research-based best practices thatpromote the use of information resources and information technology throughout the District.3. Serves as an Instructional Leader: a.

Advocates for equitable access to information for all learners in the school community.b. Serves on school and District decision-making teams, as requested.c. Measures the school library/media program according to school, state, and national standards.d. Creates a resource-rich physical and virtual environment conducive to active and participatory learning.e.

Plans and provides professional development for colleagues as required.f. Researches relevant and current professional practices and emerging technologies.g. Remains current on emerging trends and best practices through active memberships in job-relatedprofessional associations, attending professional development trainings and activities.h. Advocates for school library programs and the role of the library program in the educational community.4.

Serves as a Program Administrator: a. Creates and maintains a teaching and learning environment that is inviting, safe, and conducive tostudent success.b. Establishes protocols and procedures for selection, acquisition, circulation, resource sharing, andrelated activities that provide appropriate resources in a timely manner.c. Develops school library program goals and objectives that are aligned with school and district longrange continuous improvement plans for improved student learning.d.

Prepares and administers the school library program budget.e. Manages resources and facilities for continuous improvement of the library program.f. Participates in the recruiting, hiring, and training of other professionals, educational library assistants,students, and volunteer staff when necessary.g. Gathers and analyzes data to improve instruction and to demonstrate correlations between theStandard Library Practice and student achievement.5.

Participates in professional development activities: a. Acquires and demonstrates knowledge of current trends in library science, education, and informationtechnology.b. Attends conferences, workshops, and other learning activities.6. Performs any other related duties as assigned.General Responsibilities: Under the direction of the school administration.

May oversee the work and training ofLibrary/Media Technicians, other assigned staff, students, volunteers. Monitors student discipline through anappropriate classroom management program such as, but not limited to, Positive Behavior Interventions andSupports (PBIS). Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board policies. Regularattendance in accordance with established work schedule.

Demonstrated ongoing commitment to workplacediversity, sustainability, and delivering exceptional customer service.Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform eachessential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.Education and/or Experience: Masters Degree from an American Library Association accredited program or 18graduate credits from a School Library Media Studies program (or equivalent) including a practicum experience. Aminimum of three years of related experience is preferred.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Vermont Teaching License with School Librarian endorsement.Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret data from textbooks, periodicals, professionaljournals/books, technical procedures, and/or governmental regulations.

Ability to write lesson plans, reports,correspondence, and procedures. Skilled in oral and written communication as evidenced by the ability toeffectively present information and respond to individuals and in group settings.Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, andfundamentals of algebra and geometry. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest,proportions, fractions, ratios, percentages, and simple math to practical situations. Ability to use a variety ofassessments and analyze student and school data to monitor student progress.Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Solves practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardizationexists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program;ability to plan and implement lessons based on school and District objectives and the needs and abilities ofassigned students. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, andparents/guardians; Ability to keep current with technology trends and utilize technology to enhance studentinstruction and learning through the use basic communication and productivity software tools including or equivalentto: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Drive, Destiny Library Catalog, Student Information Systems, and e-mail.Physical Demands: The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, bend, stand, walk, talk, hear, andsee.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally kneel, climb, twist, balance, reachoverhead and push, pull, carry, or lift up to 50 lbs. such as boxes of books and technology related items or to assiststudents. The employee must demonstrate manual dexterity to grasp items (i.e. chalk, papers, books) and tooperate computers, technology, and other office machinery.

Specific vision abilities required by the job include closevision such as to read handwritten or typed material; peripheral vision to monitor students and activities; and theability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people andinteract with the public and other staff.Emotional Demands: The individual must be able to work with others in a collegial and cooperative manner, modelbest behavior, must show above average interpersonal skills, and follow directions of school leadership.Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here represent those employee encounterswhile performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The work is performed in a moderately quiet and active environment, typical of a school library. Duties are primarilyperformed indoors.

Occasional travel to other locations for meetings and trainings may be required.Terms of Employment: Per Master AgreementEvaluation: Per established guidelines using job specific rubrics as per SBSD Differentiated Supervision andEvaluation SystemDate Accepted: 4/16/18 S.WeissThe information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008(P.L. 110-325), which became effective on January 1, 2009 is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties areperformed by the individual(s) currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. The Board reserves the right to waive the essentialrequirements contained in this job description.Job Description AcknowledgementI have received, reviewed and fully understand the job description.

I further understand that I am responsible for thesatisfactory execution of the essential functions described therein, under any and all conditions as described.Employee Name____________________________________________________________________________Employee Signature____________________________________________________ Date____________

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