Teacher Librarian 2026-27 (anticipated)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Master’s degree in Library Science preferred
• Valid Iowa Teaching License required, K-8 or K-12 School Teacher Librarian endorsement preferred
• Knowledge of children’s, young adult and adult literature
• Knowledge of curriculum, information literacy and current library/media trends
• Knowledge of technologies used to support information literacy and content
• Highly effective interpersonal skills
• Flexibility in position assignment to support building and district student needs

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

PERSONAL PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

• Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students
• Contributes to creating a positive work environment
• Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality
• Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day
• Takes advantage of professional growth opportunities related to his/her specific job
• Works independently and with confidence
• Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust proactively to new and changing situations and focus areas
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision

PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR (licensed teacher librarian)

• Designs the library learning commons to provide welcoming, flexible spaces that promote inquiry, creativity, collaboration, and community
• Provides and advocates for equitable access to connectivity, digital devices, information resources, programming, and services in support of the district’s strategic vision
• Plans budget with the principal and/or other administrators and maintains a balanced budget
• Manages the library learning commons facility, resources and staff
• Reviews the library resources and program using a systemic process to ensure an equitable and culturally diverse collection and resources
• Curates and shares resources and tools
• Communicates information literacy program goals clearly
• Coordinate with library staff on the daily operation of the library and related areas

TEACHER, INFORMATION SPECIALIST

• Collaborates, designs and implements curriculum standards, lessons, and materials for: information literacy, digital citizenship, coding, maker movement, and other focus areas, as directed
• Collaborates with teachers and administrators to integrate the information literacy, digital citizenship and other focused area standards
• Formatively assesses student learning and provides feedback
• Supports and promotes lifelong learning, intellectual freedom, patron privacy, copyright, and other legal, ethical responsibilities
• Encourages students to become increasingly self-directed as they create products to share their learning which demonstrate critical thinking, collaboration and authentic, real-world problem solving
• Promotes digital citizenship skills through instruction and modeling
• Promotes information literacy curriculum standards through instruction and modeling of skills, resources, and tools
• Uses a variety of methods to communicate and promote new resources, services, and programs to the school community
• Promotes literacy through individual, small-group, or whole class instructional settings
• Cultivates instructional partnerships to support evidence-based curricula and assessments that integrate elements of deeper learning, critical thinking, information literacy, digital citizenship, creativity, innovation, and the active use of technology

Terms of Employment: 194-day contract