K-12 Certified Librarian/Media & Literacy Teacher

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Librarian/Media & Literacy Teacher

Status: Certified

Reports to: School Principal

Salary: Certified Salary Schedule

Requirements:

● Alaska Teaching Certificate w/appropriate endorsements

Desirable Qualifications:

● Exceptional organizational skills

● Outstanding attention to detail

● Excellent communication, public relations and interpersonal relations skills

● Experience supervising youth consistent with the age group of the school

● Understanding of Alaska Native cultural background and the needs of Alaska Native students

● Experience or interest in literacy development, media literacy, and instructional technology

Performance Responsibilities:To facilitate, maintain, and enhance the Wrangell Public Schools libraries as the central hub for educational resources, information, literacy development, and instructional technology. The WPS libraries serve as dynamic learning spaces that foster curiosity, critical thinking, creativity, and a lifelong love of reading. The Librarian / Media and Literacy Teacher manages district collections, supports K–12 literacy, teaches media literacy and research skills, and leads forward looking initiatives that prepare students for academic and digital success in a rapidly evolving world.

General Responsibilities:

Responsibility to the District imposes the following obligations:

● Maintain consistent and regular attendance.

● Be reliable and flexible.

● Maintain a high level of confidentiality as required by law in all matters relating to personnel, student records, technology access and with regards to school conversation.

● Use discretion in commenting on school matters, including performance of school personnel.

● Acknowledge that criticism of school personnel and/or school practices is an ineffective and unsatisfactory method of improving public education.

● Understand regulations and procedures of the school are to be followed at all times.

● Immediately report concerns or criticism to the supervisor.

Responsibility to self requires each employee to:

● Maintain a positive attitude about his/her position.

● Be responsible for his/her own actions.

● Serve as a role model for students in speech, conduct, and appearance.

● Be congenial with students, staff, parents, and the general public.

● Be fair and equitable in treatment of all students and staff.

Essential Functions:

Programming and Library Leadership

● Maintain the Elementary and Secondary libraries as active learning centers

● Coordinate literacy programming such as Battle of the Books

● Assist with Scholastic & other Book Fairs and similar events

● Supervise and train student library aides

● Train and collaborate with paraprofessionals assigned to the library

● Teach at least two class periods daily

● Collaborate with the City Library and Alaska State Library

● Promote a reading culture and literacy growth

Collection and Resource Management

● Manage district print, digital, and multimedia collections

● Research, evaluate, and purchase books, software, and supplies

● Maintain district library database

● Catalogue and process new materials

● Evaluate, repair, weed, and update collections

● Actively seek out grant opportunities, write and submit grants following district procedures

● Organize professional resources for staff

Media Literacy, Research, and Instruction

● Plans daily instructional activities for students, demonstrating knowledge of subject matter and using the Alaska State Standards and the curriculum of the district

● Teach secondary courses, such as media literacy and research

● Support students in evaluating sources and academic integrity

● Integrate emerging technologies and responsible AI

● Potential to teach AP Seminar or AP Research

● Support project based learning and interdisciplinary units

Technology Responsibilities

● Maintain library technology and equipment

● Support computers and student workstations

● Manage projectors, cameras, and related tools

● Evaluate and recommend replacement of equipment

● Support staff and students in digital tools and databases

Collaboration and Schoolwide Engagement

● Partner with teachers on research projects

● Support curriculum development

● Provide staff training in digital citizenship and fair use

● Support family literacy events

● Promote WPSD’s mission through a strong library program

● Performs other duties as assigned.

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It is Wrangell Public School District's policy to not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability.

Pay: $50,000.00 - $102,750.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person