Collection Development Librarian Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer.
 

Duties & Responsibilities:
(Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)

• Provides an environment that supports student achievement
• Willing to support tier 2 and tier 3 interventions.
• Provide leadership and management (inventory, maintain, monitor usage, etc) of the library and computer labs.
• Develop current collection of books, periodicals, visual, auditory, computerized, and professional resources.
• Work collaboratively with staff to support them in the planning and usage of Media to enhance classroom instruction.
• Provide applicable instruction to students that support District Curriculum and Best Practice.
• Maintains and inventories technology throughout the building (ex. computers, overheads, bulbs, printer cartridges, head phones, etc)
• Implements duties as established in the District Media Specialist (Teacher Librarian) job description.
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Ability to learn and work with Destiny software
• Ability to troubleshoot computer technical issues in accordance with LIS policy
• Ability to work with and teach a diverse student population.
• Ability to assist students and teachers with the use of their elockers and other hardware and software needs
• Willingness to participate in Data Team process
• Willingness to make accommodations and differentiate instruction for students in the classroom and in the library
• Willingness to communicate with parents on a regular basis.
• Responsible for Battle of the Books
• Responsible for 3rd Grade Play supporting 21st Century Iowa Core Standards
• Responsible for purchasing, tracking, and distributing PBIS incentives.
• Participation in the curriculum development process at both the building and district level to ensure that the curricula include the full range of literacy skills.
• Responsible for creating and promoting reading and writing programs to promote schoolwide literacy.
• Responsible for purchasing materials that support all grade level curriculums.
• Other duties as assigned by Administration.

• Endorsement: [174]

 
Physical Requirements of Position:(HBV  ?Yes  ? No) 
(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to -

• Sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties.
• Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 50 lbs. such as assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture.
• Must be able to supervise students in all types of weather.
• Meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
• Must be able to implement Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies, including appropriate physical restraint procedures and escorting.

 
Work Environment:  
(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) 

• Noise level is quiet to loud.
• Work may be indoors and/or outdoors.
• Work may be in non-air-conditioned rooms.
• Substance-free environment.
• Fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, or the public.
• Direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of student. 

 
Special Qualification Desired:(Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)

• Successful Candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential