POLSON SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB POSTING NOTIFICATION

Date of Posting: March 2, 2023

Closing Date: Until Filled (application review to begin March 13, 2023)

Position Title: Polson High School Librarian

Salary: Starting at $42,158.00; DOE

Qualifications: Current Montana Educator License with an endorsement in Library

Desired Qualifications:

• Successful teaching experience
• Experience with professional learning committees
• Strong classroom management skills
• Willingness to coach or sponsor extra-curricular activities

Apply to: Complete application submitted through TalentEd applicant tracking platform: https://polson.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Application Material:

• Completed Polson School District Certified Application in the Talent Ed portal at https://polson.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx.

• Successful Fingerprint Background Check

Non-Discrimination Disclosure: the Polson School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, marital status, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal in employment, educational programs or activities.

• If you are currently employed as a certified teacher with the District and you are interested in a transfer to this position, please complete an Internal application through Talent Ed applicant tracking platform: https://polson.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx.

Polson School District #23

Job Description

Polson High School Library

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Library Administration

• Long range planning and program development
• Management of library budget
• Supervision of library paraprofessional
• Placing of orders for books, electronic resources, supplies, print subscriptions, computers, equipment, furniture
• Maintenance of all computer workstations and online catalog computers
• Development of procedures and guidelines for library operation including PHS Library Procedure Manual
• Scheduling of class use
• Entry of all library use and classes on Library Google Calendar
• Supervision of library yearly tasks, opening and closing, etc.
• Inventory of books, AV equipment and furnishings
• Public relations planning ex. library events, activities, parent outreach, bulletin boards
• Attendance of professional development opportunities, conferences
• Maintenance of library facility
• Communication and cooperation with local and regional libraries
• Coordination of facility for faculty meetings, special meetings, events
• Preparation of monthly report and usage statistics to principal
• Periodic surveys of staff and students about library services, facilities and collection
• Application and management of Grant projects ex. READ posters

Teaching

• Freshmen Library Skills including Digital Citizenship
• Sophomore Library Skills including Digital Citizenship
• Curriculum development
• Instructional consultant for staff
• One on one teaching with students
• Reference service for students and staff
• Supervision of classes, study support and other students on passes
• Coordination with local library staffs to promote use of available community resources and Summer Reading Program
• Provide book talks and reading promotion to classes
• Readers Club planning and preparation for lunch meetings
• Revise and update guidelines for research and citation formats

Electronic Resource Management

• Review and purchase/renewal of electronic databases and resources, including e-magazines and e-newspapers
• Instructions of students and staff in use of electronic resources
• Upgrades and maintenance of Follett Library Manager circulation software and computer hardware
• Additions/upgrades/maintenance of items on PHS Student Webpage and PHS Library Blog
• Uploading AV items to Digital Media Server

Technology Coordination and Maintenance

• 1:1 Student Chromebook Device Program
• Maintenance and storage of devices

Collection Development

• Maintenance of print collection and Follett Destiny Online Catalog
• Ordering fiction and non fiction books through various selection tools to meet student and staff needs for research and recreational reading
• Cataloging and processing new titles
• Communication with teachers on class use of the library and research needs for projects and assignments
• Filling student and staff requests for titles
• Creation and maintenance of Classics/Required Reading List, staff reading, other lists and bibliographies
• Utilize Follett Titlewave software to analyze print collection to identify strengths and weaknesses
• Maintain and develop the professional collection for staff use

Textbook Management

• Maintenance of Destiny Textbook Manager software and hardware
• Processing of textbooks and classroom novel sets for circulation
• Training and assisting English Department Staff with checkout and check in of textbooks
• Completion of Textbook Inventory

Testing Coordinator

• Management of assessment data and student enrollment
• Provide and assist staff with student progress monitoring and test records on request
• Preparation of workstations for testing including ISIP, STAR Math, SBAC and ACT Aspire
• Work with tech staff to load software, prepare icons and student logins
• Work with guidance and teachers to reserve library and schedule classes
• Proctor HOSA Health Occupations tests for students

Audio Visual

• Maintenance of audio visual equipment
• Ordering of new and replacement equipment
• Scheduling use of In Focus, DVD players, Video Cameras, etc.
• Instruction of staff and students
• Problem solving and troubleshooting AV mishaps

Professional Growth/Committee Participation

• High School and District Professional Advancement System Quality Assurance Committee
• High School IEFA Committee Chair and District IEFA Committee
• High School Mentoring Committee
• English and K-12 Library Professional Learning Communities
• National Honor Society Advisor
• Salish Kootenai College STEM Academy Advisory Committee
• Class Advisor
• Professional Development: Montana Library Association, Pacific Northwest Library Association, Northwest Council for Computers in Education, Indian Education for All Best Practice Conference

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The employee frequently will work irregular or extended hours while performing the duties of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk, and stand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to be able to hear conversations in quiet environments.

MENTAL/MOTOR DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely performs routine work. The employee must maintain emotional control under stress and work with frequent interruptions. The employee is frequently involved in social interaction which requires oral and written communication.

The physical demands, work-environment characteristics, and mental/motor demands described within this job description 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.

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of administrative personnel.