Solomon Schechter Day School of Metropolitan Chicago<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.schechter.org/__;!!KGKeukY!mJqGba9eFkgk8-iYBALrNpgLYhfe516vK9sOMKgdiaQGEmXIBtXjCGhtZRRjwHmBZY9O71qvF3f7o1k$ > is looking for a K-8 Librarian:
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Rachel Kamin, Director (she/her/hers) The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 847/926-7902 or [email protected]<blocked::mailto:[email protected]> Hours: Monday - Friday 9am-2pm CURRENTLY RE-READING: The Last Bathing Beauty by Amy Sue Nathan CURRENTLY LISTENING TO: You'll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey by Amber Ruffin & Lacey Lamar K-8 Librarian Northbrook, IL<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3210*Dundee*Road*Northbrook*IL*60062__;KysrKys!!KGKeukY!mJqGba9eFkgk8-iYBALrNpgLYhfe516vK9sOMKgdiaQGEmXIBtXjCGhtZRRjwHmBZY9O71qvvTQhy3I$ > Description To provide the leadership and expertise required to ensure that the Sager Solomon Schechter library is aligned with the mission of the school and is an integral and integrated component of the school’s instructional program. The Librarian has the primary responsibility for the functions of the school library (i.e., evaluation and selection; ordering and processing; utilization of media; and the instructional role, which includes both formal and informal instruction in library skills as well as assistance to students and staff in locating, evaluating and using library materials). An essential responsibility is to establish positive relationships with students, to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for K-8 grade education in accordance with each student’s ability, to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members; to assist in school programs subject to the SSDS Mission which states: “At Solomon Schechter Day School of Metropolitan Chicago, we ignite our students’ Jewish souls, educate them to their highest potential, and empower them to use their knowledge, skills, and creativity to enrich our world. “ Essential Duties and Responsibilities Duties of this job include, but are not limited to: As a teacher, the school librarian empowers students to become critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information. The library program is essential to learning and teaching and must be fully integrated into the curriculum to promote students’ achievement of learning goals and objectives. The school librarian supports students’ success by guiding them in: * Reading for understanding, pleasure, and the exploration of diverse viewpoints and genres. * Accessing, evaluating, and communicating information regardless of format. * Instructing students and staff in information literacy skills, including reading for understanding, the research process, engaging inquiry, collaboration, critical thinking, developing multiple literacies, and understanding copyright, fair use, and licensing of intellectual property. Administrative Duties * Developing and maintaining a collection of resources appropriate to the curriculum, the learners, and the teaching styles and instructional strategies of the school community. * Producing school library reports, budget requests, bibliographies, and other documents related to the functional operations of the school library. * Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day. * Create and maintain a school library center that provides a teaching and learning environment that is inviting, safe, readily accessible, and conducive to student learning. * Instruct students and staff in the most effective use of the library. * Excellence in classifying, cataloging, processing, storage, and circulation of materials. * Cooperating and networking with other libraries, librarians, and agencies to provide access to resources beyond the school library. * Familiarity with national and state standards for information and technology literacy, including Illinois Association of School Library Educators and American Association of School Librarians (AASL) standards. * Establish annual and long-term measurable goals for the school library program that are aligned with the district and school mission and objectives. * Develop and maintain a collection of resources appropriate to the curriculum, students, and teaching and learning styles inherent within the school community. * Maintain frequent and timely communication with stakeholders through an effective online school library media program presence and other formats such as presentations, e-mail, newsletters, reports, and articles. * Sharing with the school community and adhering to collaboratively developed and up-to-date district policies concerning issues such as materials selection, circulation, reconsideration of materials, copyright, privacy, and acceptable use. * Advocating for school library programs and the school library profession Colleagues Collaborating with teachers to design and teach engaging lessons and assessments that incorporate multiple literacies and foster critical thinking. Assisting staff in the selection, evaluation, and use of resources, including Internet-based resources. Participating in the implementation of collaboratively planned lessons by providing group and individual instruction, assessing student progress, and evaluating activities to incorporate classroom objectives and information/digital literacy skills. Partnering with the school community to create meaningful experiences and opportunities to promote a love of reading and lifelong learning. Providing and/or planning professional development opportunities in the use of new school library services within the school for staff. Reports To: Director of Educational Technology Requirements Bachelor’s degree inrelated subject from an accredited university. Illinois teaching certificate preferred. Experience is preferred but not necessary for hiring.
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