Teacher Librarian - Independence Elementary

JOB SUMMARY : Manage and direct the school library media center. Collaboratively deliver instruction that promotes an exemplary educational program and ensures success for all students. Create and maintain a schoolwide literacy culture.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS : This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired.

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
• Master's degree
• Three (3) years of teaching experience
• Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license
• CDE Teacher Librarian Endorsement
• Strong knowledge of curriculum, pedagogy, and instructional technology
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS : The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization
• Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds)
• Primarily works indoors
• Typically a quiet noise level
• Prolonged standing and walking
• Frequent bending, reaching, and climbing
• Occasional lifting, pulling, and pushing
• Eye/hand coordination
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard
• Concentrated reading/writing/mathematics
• Normal school district environment
• May work outdoors when monitoring student activities

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS : Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered.

• Five (5) years of teaching experience
• Experience working in the public sector, specifically public education
• Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement