Elementary School Librarian: Lead Learning & Reading

Beaufort County School District; South Carolina; On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaufort County School District at Whale Branch Elementary seeks a certified elementary librarian media specialist to lead the library media program and support student-centered learning. You will collaborate with teachers to integrate information literacy across the curriculum and supervise library media support personnel, volunteers, and student staff.

The role requires promoting reading and lifelong learning, continual professional development, and ensuring access to resources that meet

Qualifications

• Must have completed a program of study in education from an accredited college or university.
• Must have a valid South Carolina teaching certificate or be able to obtain within 60 days from hire.

Responsibilities

• Assesses learning and information needs of students and staff.
• Plans and works collaboratively with teachers.
• Instructs students and staff in the effective use of ideas and information.
• Advocates and promotes reading and lifelong learning.
• Upgrades professional knowledge and skills on a continual basis.
• Leads teachers, technology staff, and students in a collaborative process to select and evaluate resources that address curricular needs and learning goals of students and teachers in the information age.
• Creates and maintains an environment conducive to learning.
• Works cooperatively with other libraries and agencies to share resources that enhance teaching and learning.
• Evaluates the school library media program on a continual basis according to accepted standards of quality.

Education

Program of study in education completed

Job description

Beaufort County School District at Whale Branch Elementary seeks a certified elementary librarian media specialist to lead the library media program and support student-centered learning. You will collaborate with teachers to integrate information literacy across the curriculum and supervise library media support personnel, volunteers, and student staff.

The role requires promoting reading and lifelong learning, continual professional development, and ensuring access to resources that meet