2025-2026 Pleasant View Elementary Teacher Librarian

Sai Iowa; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution in the vibrant Quad City area seeks a passionate Teacher Librarian to foster a love for reading and information literacy among students. This role involves collaborating with educators to integrate literature and technology into the curriculum, managing library resources, and creating an engaging learning environment. As a key player in promoting critical thinking and inquiry, the Teacher Librarian will help shape the future of young minds in a supportive and innovative setting. If you are dedicated to enhancing student learning and are excited about the role of libraries in education, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• K-8 or K-12 Teacher Librarian endorsement required.
• Experience in promoting literacy and technology integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a dynamic library and media center.
• Collaborate with teachers to enhance student learning.
• Promote critical thinking and technology use.

Skills

Literacy Promotion

Information Literacy

Technology Integration

Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Education

K-8 Elementary School Teacher Librarian endorsement

K-12 School Teacher Librarian endorsement

Tools

Library Management System

Job description

DISTRICT OVERVIEW

Nestled in the heart of Eastern Iowa’s Quad City Metropolitan area, the Pleasant Valley Community School District is home to over 5,000 bright young minds from kindergarten through 12th grade. Spanning 44 square miles of vibrant communities where city energy meets small-town charm, the district offers the best of urban, suburban, and rural living. Committed to shaping future leaders, innovators, and changemakers, Pleasant Valley is on a mission to elevate education and prepare students to thrive in an ever-evolving global society.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

Our Teacher Librarian plays a vital dual role as both an educator and information specialist. This professional is responsible for developing, managing, and promoting a dynamic library and media center that supports literacy, inquiry, and digital citizenship. The teacher librarian collaborates with classroom teachers to enhance student learning through the integration of literature, information literacy, and technology.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

COMMUNICATIONS AND TEACHING

• Establishes a collaborative working relationship with teachers, administrators, and staff.
• Works with the classroom teacher to promote the integration and acquisition of the inquiry process into curricular content.
• Promotes critical thinking, engagement with information in all of its forms, and the use of technology to enhance learning.
• Participates in a district collaborative team with the other teacher-librarians to foster professional growth.
• Assists teachers and students in the selection of appropriate materials for research and units of study.
• Informs teachers and students of new materials and encourages their circulation through book talks and other promotional opportunities.
• Provides recommendations and book selection guidance to students and encourages interest in personal reading to enhance their literature background.
• Provides materials for the professional growth of the faculty.
• Communicate library program plans, needs and accomplishments to stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Provides support to the building technology program.

COLLECTION MANAGEMENT

• Evaluates, selects, and orders new library materials including print and non-print resources to meet the diverse needs of students and staff.
• Maintains the library management system and instructs teachers and students on the use of the system.
• Maintains a current inventory of library materials.
• Allocates the library budget.
• Weeds obsolete and worn materials from the collection.
• Evaluates the library program, services, and materials in terms of adequacy to curricular needs, student needs, community needs, and state and national standards.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

• Facilitate the use of the library space throughout the day, including scheduled classes.
  Creates a welcoming and learner-centered environment and promotes appropriate conduct of students using the library.

MISCELLANEOUS

• Participates in curriculum evaluation committees, as assigned.
• Trains and supervise library aides and volunteers, where appropriate.
• Is encouraged to actively participate in the local, regional, state and national library professional associations.
  Performs other duties as assigned by the building principal.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
K-8 Elementary School Teacher Librarian and/or K-12 School Teacher Librarian endorsement required.

EVALUATION
The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of licensed personnel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT
Medium Work - lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently or up to 10 lbs. constantly. Stooping and kneeling occasionally. Reaching, talking, and hearing frequently. Must be able to remain mobile throughout the workday.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The district will provide equal opportunity to employees and applicants for employment in accordance with applicable equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, directives and regulations of federal, state and local governing bodies. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and, personnel practices. Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment includes hiring, placement, promotion, transfer or demotion, recruitment, advertising or solicitation for employment, treatment during employment, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and layoffs or termination. The school district will take affirmative action in major job categories where women, men, minorities and persons with disabilities are underrepresented. Employees will support and comply with the district’s established equal employment opportunity and affirmative action policies. Employees will be given notice of this policy annually.

DISCLAIMER
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.