T2425-361 0.80 FTE Temporary Teacher Librarian

T2425-361 0.80 FTE Temporary Teacher Librarian

School District 71 is an inclusive learning community that embraces diversity, fosters relationships, and empowers all learners to have a positive impact on the world. Our mission is to work with our educational partners to inspire engaged, compassionate, resilient lifelong learners and cultivate a collaborative community.

We Invite Applications For The Temporary Position Of:

• 0.80 FTE Temporary Teacher Librarian
• Contract Days: Monday to Thursday
• Location: Learning Resources Centre

The successful candidate will have education, training and demonstrated abilities in the following areas:

• Master Degree in Library Science, or Teacher Librarian Certificate or Diploma Program
• Ability to advocate and facilitate learning opportunities that lead to the continuous improvement of instruction and assessment
• Ability and experience developing student's critical thinking, communication, collaboration, & creative skills
• Ability to troubleshoot and support classroom teachers with minor technological hardware component problems
• Desire to promote and foster literacy to empower lifelong learners to construct informed decisions; evidence-based arguments
• Demonstrated ability to create and implement opportunities that foster and develop digital citizenship
• Knowledge and experience with the selection, acquisition, organization, and purchasing processes in obtaining resources, both print and electronic
• Ability to organize, maintain, evaluate, select, order and provide print, digital and non-print materials that improve student learning, student engagement, aboriginal connections and curriculum
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate opportunities for personalized, participatory & experiential learning
• Familiar with the Follett Automated Library System including management of the system
• Familiar with copyright and site licensing
• Experience and ability to provide leadership and guidance to the Library Clerks and Library Substitutes as needed
• Ability to display a high level of communication, flexibility and collaboration working with members of the school community
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Requirements:

• Successful classroom teaching experience
• Varied and broad curricular background
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills with staff and the school community
• Ability to model instructional strategies and coach staff members in the integration of technology with curriculum & other resources
• French language proficiency in schools offering French Immersion

Our educational team is committed to engaging learners to develop creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, communication and social competencies. Successful candidates will demonstrate a willingness to embrace and share the district's commitments outlined above and model its principles in their practice.

To Apply:

Qualified candidates are invited to apply in confidence by submitting a cover letter, resume with supporting documentation and three (3) professional references. Only applicants with a complete application package may be considered.

We sincerely thank all applicants for considering us an employer of choice. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The successful applicant will be subject to the terms of the Criminal Review Act.

Thank you for your interest in School District 71 (Comox Valley).

An Equal Opportunity Employer.