Middle School Librarian - 1.0 FTE at Edison Middle School Job Sioux Falls area,South Dakota USA,Education / Teaching

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Join the Edison Middle School team, where we live by our DREAM expectations-Driven, Respectful, Excellent, Responsible, and Motivated. Our staff is committed to helping students learn, grow, and succeed in a supportive and dynamic environment. Be part of a school that values teamwork and achievement.

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REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION LEVEL:

Bachelor's degree required. Certification:
Current, valid South Dakota teacher certificate with library endorsement.

EXPERIENCE DESIRED:

Successful student teaching or classroom teaching experience preferred. Experience in a school library/media program strongly preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Constant hand-eye, mind-eye coordination, hearing, and visual acuity; intermittent speaking, standing, walking and writing. Frequent lifting and carrying, keyboarding and other repetitive motions.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Effective human relations, collaboration, leadership, and conflict management skills. Knowledge of instructional strategies that support diverse learners and align with district curriculum and standards. Ability to integrate information literacy, media literacy, digital citizenship, and technology tools into instruction. Proficiency with library management systems, databases, digital resources, and instructional technology. Working knowledge of data networks, online research tools, and emerging technologies.

Familiarity with multimedia creation, and presentation tools preferred.

CERTIFICATION

This position requires a valid South Dakota teaching certification with the Secondary School Library endorsement.

Please note, endorsement requirements may vary based on specific course assignments.

Questions about SD teaching certification:
South Dakota Department of Education

Interested in becoming a contract teacher but don't hold a traditional teaching degree?

The South Dakota Department of Education offers an Alternative Certification program! Individuals will take 15-credits plus praxis exams while they perform their duties as a contract teacher for a South Dakota school district. Alternative Certification is available for most positions 5th grade through high school. Candidates must possess a minimum of a bachelor's degree, unless pursuing a CTE Instructor position.

If you are interested in pursuing a teaching position under Alternative Certification, you MUST obtain your Alternative Preliminary Certificate BEFORE applying for teaching position. You can apply for the preliminary certificate by completing the 'Initial Educator Application' here: SD Educator Portal

Learn more about Alternative Certification: SD DOE Alternative Certification

YOUTH SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION TRAINING

South Dakota Codified Law 13-42-71 requires certified educators to complete at least one hour of approved youth suicide awareness and prevention training every five years. Compliance is verified through district accreditation reviews. You will be required to provide your most recent certificate of completion prior to starting employment with the Sioux Falls School District.

Visit to view the list of approved trainings and detailed instructions for completion. These trainings listed are the only accepted trainings per SDCL 13-42-71. Please carefully review the options before selecting a training as unapproved trainings will require you to retake an approved course.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES Administrative

Plans, develops, and implements procedures and practices for effective operation of the library media program aligned with district philosophy and school goals.

Establishes short and long range goals for continuous improvement of library services, collections, and instructional support.

Selects, evaluates, acquires, organizes, and maintains print and digital resources in accordance with district selection and reconsideration policies.

Prepares, manages, and monitors the library budget in cooperation with the building staff and principal.

Provides professional learning and ongoing support to staff in the effective use of library resources, instructional technology, and information systems.

Serves as a building level point of contact for library systems, digital resources, and media related technology, collaborating with district support services as needed.

Operates and maintains automated library systems, networked resources, and media equipment.

Instructional

Collaborates with teachers to support district curriculum, instructional goals, and assessment practices.

Co plans and supports instruction that integrates information literacy, research skills, media literacy, and digital citizenship.

Provides direct instruction and instructional support for students in research processes, ethical use of information, and effective communication of learning.

Supports differentiated and enriched learning experiences to challenge and engage all students.

Helps students…