Elementary School Teacher Librarian

Job Description

Company Description

KIPP, the Knowledge Is Power Program, is a national network of tuition-free public schools educating 120,000 students in grades Prek-12 across 21 states and Washington, DC. We have a network of 16,500 educators and 175,000 students and alumni across the country.

KIPP Columbus is the only KIPP school in Ohio and educates more than 2,000 students K-12 on a 150+ acre campus in Northeast Columbus.

In addition to academic excellence, KIPP Columbus also partners with nearly 100 community organizations to provide extracurricular activities, programming, health and wellness services, meals, and more to KIPP students, families, and the broader community. KIPP is also a member of the Ohio High School Athletic Association, offering more than 10 varsity sports.

The KIPP Columbus learning campus will continue to advance student learning, expand partnerships, enable superior programming, and serve as a teaching and leadership lab for schools nationwide, reimagining education through a deeper lens of antiracism, excellence, and joy as we expand to educate nearly 4,000 students on our learning campus in the coming years.

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Why Teach with KIPP Columbus?

Respect: We respect and value the unique gifts our teachers bring. KIPP Columbus pays one of the highest salaries of charters in the region, and our comprehensive benefits package includes family leave, access to on-site daycare, fresh meals, and more. We provide resources to curriculum and materials to support your work in the classroom, and foster a collaborative and supportive working environment for our teams!

Support: We prioritize the growth of every team member. Professional development and one-on-one coaching happen throughout the year to help you deliver your best. As part of the national KIPP Public Schools network, KIPP Columbus staff have access to curriculum, resources, and support from teams across the country. Teachers receive year-round professional development rooted in antiracist practices and aligned to curriculum or role competencies. Frequent feedback and support from school leaders, network content coaches, grade-level chairs, and other teammates improve teachers' craft.

Teachers have dedicated time for planning and collaboration through structures including grade-level and content meetings, and professional development sessions. In our schools, teachers are able to grow their leadership through opportunities like being a grade-level chair, applying for fellowships, running an extra-curricular activity or leading school-wide initiatives as a teacher leader.

Purpose: KIPP Columbus continues to rank as one of the top schools for academic growth of any school in the state of Ohio, and is a top performing urban school in the state for academic growth. In our first three graduating classes (in spring 2020, 2021, and 2022) 100% of students were accepted to college and/or military service with nearly $40 million in merit scholarships from colleges and universities awarded.

The Opportunity:

The Teacher Librarian administers the school library information and technology program to provide a broad, flexible array of services, resources, instruction, and supports within the context of current educational standards to ensure that students are effective users and producers of information and ideas; and collaborates as an instructional partner to help all students meet content goals by promoting reading, supporting information and technology instruction, and implementing information management services. Creates a culture of reading in the school community by developing a diverse, student-focused collection of print and digital materials that ensures all students can have access to quality books and by facilitating school-wide reading initiatives along with providing individual support and guidance for students.

Job Description

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Administrative

Establishes yearly and long-term goals for the library media program aligned with the schools’ mission, goals and objectives.

Administers the library media program, developing policies and procedures to assure efficient operation and services including the implementation of a Library Information System.

Administers, sets up and maintains an automated catalog and circulation system.

Selects, purchases and processes new materials to assure a current and balanced collection representing diverse points of view in accordance with the school’s materials selection policy.

Conducts an annual survey as a means of evaluating the library media program and its services and to provide a forum for staff and student input and suggestions.

Classifies, catalogs, and circulates library materials and instructs students and staff in the use of the library system.

Maintains circulation and collection records, providing regular reports as needed.

Supervises the regular inventory of the library collection, weeds obsolete and worn materials on an ongoing basis, and maintains an up-to-date catalog of collections.

Works with school staff to develop a schedule for effective use of the library by groups (large and small) and individuals.

Instructional

Reinforces strategy-based reading instruction to help students take meaning from text; supports students’ interaction with a variety of genres as reflected in district curriculum.

Motivates and guides students to read for enjoyment and understanding; establishes and models a powerful, fashionable and ubiquitous culture of reading in the school community.

Provides open and equitable access to resources, technology and information services for the entire school community.

Provides group and individual instruction in information literacy skills, research strategies, and use of resources and equipment.

Actively promotes reading and library use through such activities as storytelling, booktalks, displays, publications, reading programs, and special events.

Develops bibliographies, displays, bulletin boards, etc. to support school themes, extend classroom learning, and to promote interest in reading.

Collaborates with teachers to provide integrated instruction for students in information, media, and digital literacy; assists students and staff in identifying appropriate resources for achieving learning standards.

Provides training for students and staff in the use of print and digital research tools and strategies; teaches students to be critical consumers and producers of information and to be safe, ethical and responsible digital citizens.

Provides information management instruction to students and staff about how to effectively use emerging learning technologies for school and lifelong learning, as well as in the appropriate use of computers and mobile devices in an educational setting.Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (master’s degree in library science or related field strongly preferred); or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that would provide the applicant with the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the work and to meet certification requirements.

Knowledge of current literature and professional trends in youth literature.

Knowledge of evaluation, needs assessment, and selection criteria to include and provide diverse literature, media, information systems, and information services.

Skill in using or ability to learn automated library systems and district procedures for collection development and maintenance, purchasing/processing, cataloging, and inventory.

Skill in using or ability to learn district standard software/hardware and emerging technologies related to the delivery of library services.

Skill, or ability to learn, scheduling and organizing physical and virtual library facilities to create inviting, useful, and engaging learning and meeting spaces.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to maintain accurate records and reports.

Ability to organize and coordinate workload of library staff and volunteers.

Ability to be flexible and adaptable.

Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits

KIPP Columbus offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit plan including medical and dental insurance, as well as group term life insurance, retirement plan and paid time off.

Statement of Non-Disclosure

KIPP Columbus is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school for consideration of any position (admission, employment, etc.). KIPP Columbus does not discriminate on the basis of disability, gender, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that is contained in the definition of hate crimes set forth in Section 4112.02 of the Ohio Revised Code.