District Librarian

District LibrarianMaysville R-1 is a 4 day/week school district.Role and ResponsibilitiesLeaderAs a leader, the school librarian creates a collaborative learning environment for students that nurtures creative problem solving. The school librarian is an exceptional communicator and an enthusiastic team member. The librarian instills a love of learning while fostering an environment that is creative, innovative, and open to new ideas. They anticipate future obstacles and continually evolve to meet challenges. The school librarian demonstrates his or her role as a visible, active leader in the school/library community by:Participate as an active member of decision making teams in the schoolMaintaining a cooperative relationship with administration, staff, students, parents, community and where applicable, local public librariesParticipating in school improvement activitiesSharing expertise by presenting at faculty meetings, in-service sessions, parent meetings, and school board meetingsCreating an environment that is conducive to collaboration with teaching staff, active and participatory learning, and resource-based instructional practicesSharing with the school community and adhering to collaboratively developed and up-to-date district policies concerning issues such as materials selection, circulation, reconsideration of materials, copyright, privacy and acceptable useEmbracing the use of instructional technology to engage students and improve learning while providing 24/7 access to digital information resources for the entire learning communityRemaining current in professional practices and developments, information technologies, and educational research as it pertains to library programs.Identifying and requesting to attend professional workshop activities intended to increase the school librarian's instructional effectivenessAdvocating for school library programs and the school library professionBuilding and maintaining expertise in a wide range of resources and technologiesTeacherAs a teacher, the school librarian empowers students to become critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information. The library program is essential to learning and teaching and must be fully integrated into the curriculum to promote students' achievement of learning goals and objectives. The school librarian supports students' success by guiding them in:Reading for understanding, pleasure, and the exploration of diverse viewpoints and genresAccessing, evaluating, and communicating information regardless of format.Building on prior knowledge and constructing new knowledgeUtilizing information in a variety of formatsCollaborating with peers to enhance learningThe school librarian instructs students by:Using a variety of techniques and methodologies appropriate to student abilities while promoting high levels of achievementIncorporating the use of technology to make subject matter learning relevant and enhance student learning outcomesDemonstrating knowledge of and ability to use research-based principles of effective instructionEngaging in diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments of student learningInstructional PartnerAs an instructional partner the school librarian works with teachers and other educators to build and strengthen connections between student information and research needs, curricular content, learning outcomes, and information resources. The school librarian demonstrates his or her role as an essential and equal partner in the instructional process by:Participating in the curriculum development process at both the school and district level to ensure that the district meets the full range of literacy skill necessary to meet content standards and develop lifelong learnersCollaborating with teachers to design and teach engaging lessons and assessments that incorporate multiple literacies and foster critical thinkingAssisting staff in the selection, evaluation, and use of resources, including Internet-based resourcesParticipating in the implementation of collaboratively planned lessons by providing group and individual instruction, assessing student progress and evaluating activities to incorporate classroom objectives and information/digital literacy skillsPartnering with the school community to create meaningful experiences and opportunities to promote a love of reading and lifelong learningInformation SpecialistAs the information specialist, the school librarian provides leadership and expertise in the selection, acquisition, evaluation, and organization of resources and technologies in all formats, as well as expertise in the ethical use of information. The school librarian ensures equitable access and responsible use of information by:Developing and maintaining a collection of resources appropriate to the curriculum, the learners, and the teaching styles and instructional strategies of the school communityExemplifying competence in classifying, cataloging, processing, storage, and circulation of materialsCooperating and networking with other libraries, librarians, and agencies to provide access to resources beyond the school libraryProviding access to information and ideas by assisting both students and teachers in the location of information resourcesUnderstanding copyright, fair use, and licensing of intellectual property and assisting students, staff, and administration with their understanding and observance of sameOrganizing the collection for to ensure its maximum and effective useExperience: Job related experience is desiredEducation: Missouri Teaching DegreeRequired Testing Certification and LicensesNone Missouri Teacher's LicenseContinuing Educ. / Training ClearancesKeeping Current with DESE, Local, State Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Federal Guidelines Keeping Current with Accounting SoftwareFLSA Status Approval Date Salary GradeFair Labor Standard Act Salary Schedule Placement Non Exempt