Assistant Librarian - James River HS 2023-24

The school librarian provides instructional leadership for the teaching of information literacy skills, develops and maintains a school library collection that has up-to-date digital and print materials and technology, including curation of openly licensed educational resources, and manages the school library as a flexible, multi-tasked learning environment. Collaborates with school faculty and administrators to develop a program that supports the instructional curriculum.

• Teach the skills of information location, access, evaluation, use and communication as they relate to the program of instruction to both students and teachers

• Assists in maintaining the school library's print, non-print, and electronic collections and manages circulation of curricular support materials and equipment

• Collaborates with teachers in planning assignments providing instruction that supports the development of digital learning, participatory learning, inquiry learning, technology literacies, and information literacy

• Performs collection development by selecting, ordering, and adding new items to replace and/or update the school library resources

• Introduces new instructional materials and technologies to staff

• May supervise library assistants and volunteers in the school library

• Plans and directs special projects involving that supports, supplements, and elevates the literacy experience through guidance and motivational reading initiatives

• Prepares or assists in preparation of the school library budget

• Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence.

• Assesses student learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs.

• Uses the curriculum of the district as well as National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries to plan daily instructional activities.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working knowledge of the concepts, principles, and methodologies of teaching and learning and of current practices in school librarianship. Demonstrated ability to develop instructional goals for students; to manage print, non-print and electronic collection of curricular support materials and equipment; to prepare and monitor departmental budget; to provide work direction to others; to collaborate with other instructional personnel; to communicate instructional goals to others effectively, orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships and planning.

Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in Library Media.

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• State Police Criminal History Investigation
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