Job Description
Summary:
Create a program that is flexible, adaptive and interactive. Lead the integration of technology and information literacy standards and lead staff in this work. Support implementation of school-based and state standards-based curriculum through instruction, technology integration, alignment of resources and assessments to ensure student growth and achievement.
Objective:
Cast a vision for library services within a well-established community that places high value on the role of the library. Communicate the role of library services within the school; advocating for the use of the library within the curriculum of each course or content area. Implement the vision within the context of limited resources, keeping an eye toward continuous innovation and improvement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide robust modeling and teaching of collaboration, digital literacy, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills needed to help students thrive in today's world. Enhance student achievement through leading, teaching and promoting information literacy and digital literacy instruction. Demonstrate a clear understanding of or capacity and willingness to learn Jefferson Academy Curriculum (CCAP and ISTE Standards; Coordinated Humanities; Core Knowledge). Co-plan and co-teach with teachers to ensure ISTE Standards are implemented, and digital governance is practiced. Actively collaborates to accomplish team, school, and UIP goals. Align instructional practices with content knowledge in the planning process to meet student needs. Access and use current research and professional resources to increase and apply knowledge in order to teach timely and accurate content. Consistently display knowledge and usage of digital resources, including databases through Jeffco Public Library, Broomfield Public Library and remain current with emerging technology trends. Include strategies to promote higher-level thinking for students to interact with the rigorous and challenging content in a meaningful way that elicits thoughtful responses and actions from students. Consistently demonstrate varied research-based teaching strategies to meet the needs of all students. Provide frequent and varied digital opportunities for demonstration of student learning. Establish and maintain professional communication, which is clear, responsible, and respectful. Ensure the library is safe, inviting and is the learning “hub and heart” of the school. (720) 887-1992 (720) 887-2435 fax Educating with Excellence Jefferson Academy 11251 Reed Way Broomfield, CO 80020 Provide a library environment and physical space which supports both the learning and personal needs of its patrons. Collaborate with staff on lesson design implementation while integrating educational technology. Collaborate with staff to build an up-to-date library collection that supports literacy instruction and acquisition as well as meets the students’ curricular and personal interests. Partner with administration and school leadership team to provide timely staff professional development that is aligned with school goals and is differentiated for the participants’ learning needs. Exhibit the ability to teach and/or co-teach providing differentiation, interventions and extensions to ensure the success of all students. Other duties as assigned
Benefits & Additional Compensation Info
Benefits offered include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, voluntary short-term disability, CO Pera Retirement, Jeffco Empower Retirement, Paid Time Off, and a Family Wellness Benefit
Additional Info & Requirements
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Education or content area is required. Completed secondary PLACE/Praxis II exam may be required. Must meet ESSA Highly Qualified requirements. Minimum of 3 years of successful teaching experience. Previous school librarian experience preferred. Experience integrating technology into the classroom. Experience as a mentor teacher or instructional coach a plus.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid Colorado Teaching License with a School Librarian or Teacher Librarian endorsement preferred and must complete the Jeffco DTL Induction within 2 years. If the successful candidate does not have a School Librarian or Teacher Librarian endorsement, they will be required to complete the Jeffco DTL certification within 2 years.
HR Info
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