Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching
Date Posted:
5/5/2026
Location:
Paradise Honors Elementary School
Date Available:
07/23/2025
Closing Date:
Until Filled
TITLE: LIBRARIAN
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
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Arizona state teaching certification
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Appropriate certification
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Valid fingerprint clearance card
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Knowledge of library practices and procedures.
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Knowledge of audio-visual equipment.
REPORTS TO: Principal/Supervisor
JOB GOAL: This position coordinates the operation of an elementary school library. The
position independently supervises K-5 students in the library during teacher
planning time.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Professional Learning Community (PLC) Collaboration
Serve as an active and responsive member of content-area and department Professional
Learning Communities (PLCs), collaborating to analyze student data, refine instructional
practices, and improve student outcomes.
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Standards-Based Instruction & Curriculum Alignment
Design and deliver standards-based lessons aligned to Arizona State Standards, including
development and implementation of Scope & Sequence documents and Curriculum Maps
to ensure instructional coherence and rigor.
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Teacher Clarity & Purposeful Instruction
Demonstrate Teacher Clarity by providing explicit learning intentions, success criteria,
and purposeful instruction, so students understand what they are learning, why it matters,
and how to demonstrate mastery.
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Differentiated Instruction for Diverse Learners
Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic, linguistic, and social-emotional
needs of all student populations, including advanced learners, students with disabilities,
and English language learners.
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Effective Communication & Partnership
Communicate effectively and professionally with families, students, and colleagues
regarding student progress, academic expectations, and school initiatives.
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Instructional Coaching & Continuous Improvement
Seek, reflect on, and apply instructional feedback; actively participate in coaching cycles
and embed best practices into daily instruction to continuously improve teaching
effectiveness.
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Professional Growth & Development
Engage in ongoing professional development opportunities and implement new learning
to challenge personal practice, support school goals, and promote student achievement.
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Collaborate with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.
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Maintain confidentiality.
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Conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.
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Assume legal responsibility for supervision of students.
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Assume individual responsibilities, which may be assigned by the principal/supervisor,
which relate to committee work, student activities, student supervision, or other planning
and professional assignments.
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Submit required paperwork on time.Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as
required by law, Paradise Schools policy, and administrative regulation.
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Perform other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as Paradise Schools may from
time to time assign.
KEY ATTRIBUTES AND STRENGTHS:
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Proactive self-starter. A strong sense of taking the initiative, moving forward without
waiting to be told what to do and /or how to do it.
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Flexible and can thrive in a fast-paced environment where you may have to wear several
hats.
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Possess confidence while remaining humble; avoid excessive ego or concern about status.
Willing to share credit, emphasize team over self, and define success collectively rather
than individually.
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Always looking for more. More things to do, learn, and take responsibility for.
Constantly thinking about the next step or opportunity.
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Sound judgement and intuition around the subtleties of group dynamics and the impact of
your words and actions.
THESE STATEMENTS SHOULD TRULY RESONATE WITH YOU:
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"Yes, that is possible. Let me handle it, I'll figure it out."
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"I am not sure, but I will find out for you."
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"I have not done that before, but I can do it."
CONTRACT LENGTH: Per Paradise Schools calendar. Hours determined by site.
EVALUATION: Annually at a minimum by Principal or Supervisor.