Closing Date:
OPEN UNTIL FILLED Phoenix Union High School District
4502 North Central Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85012
Equal Opportunity Employer
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Teacher Librarian is also a school leader who demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of the Information Management Center (IMC) area, its relationship to other programs, and the skills to work cooperatively with staff to plan, develop, and implement the program. S/he will collaborate with teachers and will provide instruction for the benefit of students to promote the intelligent use of information. S/he will ensure a positive and inviting atmosphere conducive to learning in a variety of styles through ethical and professional practices while managing all aspects of the daily operation of the IMC.
MAJOR DUTIES:
Teacher:
Instructs all students from all content areas
Collaborates with teachers in the design, preparation, and delivery of units of study
Integrates information literacy competencies while teaching research skills
Promotes insu•uctional technology to improve learning
Instructs and supervises volunteers and students of record in the IMC
Leader:
Collaborates with administration and staff to coordinate IMC support for all content areas
Ensures that IMC program goals, objectives, and resources are aligned with school and district long-range strategic plans
Exercises a leadership role in encouraging IMC utilization by students and staff
Provides IMC services and programs to staff, students, and parents
Makes responsible budget decisions and keeps an accurate record of expenditures
Manages equitable access of resources through asset acquisition and scheduling
School Librarian:
Utilizes best practices for collection development to meet a variety of curricular student needs, interests, and abilities
Evaluates, acquires, provides, and promotes resources to meet the needs of students and staff
Advocates for the ethical use of information
Maintains a positive, inviting library culture
Contributes to reading achievement through programing and materials selection
Pursues professional growth activities in order to keep abreast of new information and developments in the fields of education, technology, and contemporary trends in adolescent interests
QUALIFICATIONS:
1 . Valid Arizona teaching certificate and an Arizona Library/Media Specialist Endorsement
2. Complete a minimum of 1 8 hours of course work in Library / Information Science
3. MLS degree or MA in Educational Technology preferred
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Supervision received directly from the principal or designee (or educational unit administrator); indirectly from the district supervisor for IMC services
SUPERVISION GIVEN:
As directed by an administrator, supervises the daily work of classified employees and students assigned to the [MC

Closing Date:
OPEN UNTIL FILLED Phoenix Union High School District
4502 North Central Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85012
Equal Opportunity Employer
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Teacher Librarian is also a school leader who demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of the Information Management Center (IMC) area, its relationship to other programs, and the skills to work cooperatively with staff to plan, develop, and implement the program. S/he will collaborate with teachers and will provide instruction for the benefit of students to promote the intelligent use of information. S/he will ensure a positive and inviting atmosphere conducive to learning in a variety of styles through ethical and professional practices while managing all aspects of the daily operation of the IMC.
MAJOR DUTIES:
Teacher:
Instructs all students from all content areas
Collaborates with teachers in the design, preparation, and delivery of units of study
Integrates information literacy competencies while teaching research skills
Promotes insu•uctional technology to improve learning
Instructs and supervises volunteers and students of record in the IMC
Leader:
Collaborates with administration and staff to coordinate IMC support for all content areas
Ensures that IMC program goals, objectives, and resources are aligned with school and district long-range strategic plans
Exercises a leadership role in encouraging IMC utilization by students and staff
Provides IMC services and programs to staff, students, and parents
Makes responsible budget decisions and keeps an accurate record of expenditures
Manages equitable access of resources through asset acquisition and scheduling
School Librarian:
Utilizes best practices for collection development to meet a variety of curricular student needs, interests, and abilities
Evaluates, acquires, provides, and promotes resources to meet the needs of students and staff
Advocates for the ethical use of information
Maintains a positive, inviting library culture
Contributes to reading achievement through programing and materials selection
Pursues professional growth activities in order to keep abreast of new information and developments in the fields of education, technology, and contemporary trends in adolescent interests
QUALIFICATIONS:
1 . Valid Arizona teaching certificate and an Arizona Library/Media Specialist Endorsement
2. Complete a minimum of 1 8 hours of course work in Library / Information Science
3. MLS degree or MA in Educational Technology preferred
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Supervision received directly from the principal or designee (or educational unit administrator); indirectly from the district supervisor for IMC services
SUPERVISION GIVEN:
As directed by an administrator, supervises the daily work of classified employees and students assigned to the [MC