School Librarian - Media - School

License and Certification

Qualifications:

• Georgia School Librarian Certification Required

• Masters Degree in School Library/Library Media Required or
• advanced degree with School Librarian certification Required or
• Bachelors Degree with Georgia Professional Standards Commission requirements met for School Librarian provisional certification. Required

• Classroom teaching experience Preferred

• Knowledge of library media, instructional technology, and curriculum
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to problem solve, lead, and multitask
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff, and the community
• Ability to act as a representative of Gwinnett County Public Schools

• Serve as an instructional leader and partner to develop, manage, and implement a quality library media program that provides library media resources and services to support student success.
• Contribute to the shared vision of teaching and learning as a school instructional leader.
• Collaborate with decision-making teams to develop a shared vision for the library media program in support of local school improvement goals.
• Demonstrate knowledge and expertise involving library media instruction, programming, and events.
• Lead and collaborate with school library media committee to implement library media program plans and address challenges as needed.
• Collaboratively plan instruction and develop the library media instructional program to support teachers and address the needs of all students.
• Meet with teachers, administrators, and librarians to collaboratively develop instruction using effective strategies.
• Collaborate to teach information and media literacy skills that align to the state and/or local standards and student needs.
• Proactively curate and recommend resources that support instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
• Use formative assessment techniques to evaluate student understanding and progress through instruction in the library.
• Promote reading by providing equitable access to reading materials for student self-selection.
• Create a learning environment where self-selected reading is valued, promoted, and encouraged.
• Support and encourage students to engage in reading for learning.
• Provide choice, variety, and access to diverse, high-quality reading materials through library programming and events.
• Model effective strategies used by lifelong readers to engage with text.
• Design instruction in information and media literacy that fosters critical thinking and intellectual curiosity.
• Model enthusiasm for learning and demonstrate how to pursue answers to complex questions.
• Guide students to navigate vast amounts of information to retrieve, organize, and share credible information.
• Guide students to critically analyze multiple sources of information.
• Integrate instruction to evaluate information for accuracy, bias, and relevance.
• Demonstrate ethical decision-making when using AI tools, social media, and/or emerging technologies.
• Teach and model best practices for research and inquiry.
• Demonstrate an inquiry-based approach to learning and information research.
• Utilize appropriate technologies, tools, and strategies to support curiosity and creativity.
• Encourage critical thinking through asking questions, conducting research, evaluating information, and synthesizing knowledge.
• Provide opportunities for students to convey new understanding through creative formats.
• Develop and implement a strategic vision for continuous improvement of the library media program.
• Collaborate with administrators and teachers to ensure library initiatives support student learning and school improvement plans.
• Engage in reflective practice to assess the effectiveness of the library media program for growth.
• Adapt library services and resources for instructional programs to enhance student learning.
• Utilize the library management system data to inform decision-making and enhance library outcomes.
• Advocate for resources and policies that support equitable access and innovative learning opportunities.
• Manage funding to support priorities and the library media program goals and objectives.
• Create a well-managed, safe, and welcoming library media center environment.
• Establish a good rapport and climate of respect with students and faculty.
• Design inviting spaces that accommodate individual, small group, and whole class learning.
• Adapt services and spaces to accommodate the diverse needs of all students.
• Implement systems for easy access and efficient circulation of materials.
• Strive to provide full library services during instructional hours.
• Guide the selection, management, and promotion of high-quality library resources that meet the needs of students.
• Follow district selection criteria to evaluate and develop a collection that supports local school needs.
• Utilize the library management system to optimize collection development.
• Ensure library materials reflect diverse cultures, perspectives, and abilities.
• Solicit input from…