Librarian

DPS•Denver, CO

22h

About The Position

Applications will be received until March 4th. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org . About this job: Teach diverse students and staff how to be effective users of ideas and information. Manage library and related materials. What DPS Offers You: A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives. Competitive Teacher Compensation and Procomp Incentive plan , click here for the DCTA Teacher and SSP Salary Schedule. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. Please note: You must submit all relevant documentation via onboarding before the deadline (15 days after receiving your offer letter) for salary setting purposes. In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off , health and wellness benefits , and PERA Retirement .

Requirements

Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required.
Current Colorado Department of Education (CDE) School Librarian License, OR qualify for Alternative License and passing score on the PLACE or Praxis II.
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science, preferred.
One (1) or more years of related experience and/or skills working with culturally diverse populations desired.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, communicate and collaborate with teachers to develop learning opportunities to teach information skills.
Manage, train, and coordinate library staff, including volunteers.
Manage the library collection which includes coordinating the acquisition, placement, circulation, and maintenance of all resources in the library.
Analyze requests to determine needed information, and assist in furnishing or locating that information.
Search standard reference materials, including online sources and the Internet, to answer reference questions.
Teach students and staff basic computer skills, such as searching computerized databases.
Plan and teach classes on topics such as information literacy, library instruction, and technology use.
Review and evaluate materials, using book reviews, catalogs, faculty recommendations, and current holdings, to select and order print, audiovisual, and electronic resources.
Explain use of library facilities, resources, equipment, and services, and provide information about library policies.
Develop library policies and procedures.
May set up or work with databases and information systems to catalog and access information.