Library Professional
About the Employer
Overview
Job Title: Librarian - Location: King's Highway Elementary School - Schedule: Full-time, Permanent Contract, 7.5 hours per day - Salary: $54,000 - $103,806 - Make a Meaningful Difference: Coatesville Area School District is seeking caring, dedicated individuals who want to have a real impact on students' lives. - Job Summary:* - The school librarian plans, develops, and improves the program of school library services. Assesses and meets the needs of students and faculty for information and develops programs to stimulate students' interest in reading.
Responsibilities
• Plans and implements library program.
• Schedules, trains, and supervises clerical staff.
• Schedules the use of library by classes or groups.
• Integrates the library program with the educational program.
• Programs the use of library resources by students and faculty.
• Organizes and supervises circulation of library materials.
• Publicizes the services and resources of library.
• Coordinates the services of school and public libraries.
• Evaluates the building library program, services, and materials.
• Participates in library and other educational and professional associations on the local, regional, state, and national levels.
• Recognizes individual student needs, interests, goals, abilities, and progress rate.
• Integrates library service, guidance, and materials with the classroom teaching program.
• Customizes and personalizes teaching and individualizes learning by providing library service, guidance, and resources.
• Recognizes current educational research, trends, methods, and materials.
• Establishes routines and procedures for selecting, ordering, processing, organizing, and circulating materials.
• Maintains accurate records of library holdings.
• Removes obsolete and worn materials from collection.
• Appraises the classroom learning situation regularly and systematically.
• Adapt and differentiate curriculum to meet individual student goals.
• Demonstrates familiarity with and ability to use instructional materials.
• Cooperates with school district procedures for selection, inventory, acquisition, and use of instructional materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Promote academic, social, and emotional growth for all students.
• Collaborate effectively with fellow educators, support staff, and families.
Qualifications
• Graduate of accredited college or university.
• Valid PA Instructional I or II Library Science K-12 Certification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Calm, patient, and encouraging approach when working with students.
• Desire to work collaboratively with teachers, staff, families, and students.
Other Duties
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by professional growth activities.
• Inventories books, materials, and records as required.
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with state testing program.
• Supports district initiatives to meet the needs of children served.
• Ability to direct and manage children effectively.
• Must have expert content knowledge in subjects taught.
Why Choose the Coatesville Area School District?
Benefits: - Tuition Reimbursement (75% of tuition cost). - Financial Support for Continued Education. - Induction and Mentor Programs. - Professional Growth & Development. - District Paid Sick and Personal Days. - Robust State Retirement System. - Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits. - Employee Assistance Program. - Student Loan Forgiveness. - Hands-on Experience. - Supportive Staff, Positive School Culture, and Opportunities for Advancement. - Community and Impact.
Required Clearances (External Candidates Only):
Act 34 - PA State Criminal History Clearance. - Act 151 - PA Child Abuse Clearance. - Act 114 - FBI Fingerprinting Clearance.