Librarian (Grade 5-6) - Middle School

Orchard Farm School District is seeking a certified librarian to join our team!

Our mission is to empower each learner to excel in diverse communities. Librarians are responsible for providing an enriched media environment containing a wide variety and range of materials and equipment that will invite academic and technical growth. The librarian will create an environment of information resources.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor degree or higher
• Appropriate Missouri Teaching Certificate
• Knowledge of state standards, federal and state regulations and law
• Knowledge of subject matter content and assessment strategies
• Knowledge of best practices in curriculum and instruction
• Ability to relate to students, staff, and parents in a positive manner
• Ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written form
• Ability to follow written and oral communication
• Ability to problem solve

An individual who holds this position is required to:

• Maintain a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all media materials and instruct teachers and students on use of the system.
• Participate in the development of media policies.
• Promote appropriate conduct of students using media facilities.
• Prepare and administer the media budget.
• Establish routines and procedures for selecting, ordering, processing, organizing, classifying and maintaining media holdings.
• Maintain accurate records of media materials and equipment.
• Supervise the technical aspects of media management including Internet use.
• Inform teachers and other staff members concerning all media equipment and resources.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere conducive to effective media use.
• Design and implement a functional media center skills program for students in assigned buildings.
• Participate in curriculum study and revision.
• Keep conversant with current educational research, trends, methods and materials.
• Provide professional materials to faculty.
• Promote activities to assist students in the development of recreational reading.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

• Current Resume
• Transcripts
• Certificate(s)
• 3 Letters of Recommendation (preferred)

SALARY SCHEDULE Salary is based from years of experience teaching and degree per OFSD policy and procedure.