Teacher Librarian Elementary (K-5) School at Hillsborough City School District
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HILLSBOROUGH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Teacher/Librarian
Job Description and Essential Functions
Leadership
- Creates an environment that is conducive to active and participatory learning, resource-based instructional practices, and collaboration with teaching staff
- Volunteers to serve on school district staff committees and technology committees
- Shares expertise by presenting at faculty meetings, parent meetings, and school board meetings
- Encourages the use of instructional technology to engage students and to improve learning, providing 24/7 access to digital information resources for the entire learning community
- Coordinates and runs annual book fairs and school wide literacy events
- Takes an active role in school improvement
- Remains current in professional practices and developments, information technologies, and educational research applicable to school library programs
- Attends professional workshops and conferences
- Selects, trains and monitors volunteer workers
- Formulates and manages the library budget with guidance from an administrator
Instructional Partner
- Works with teachers and other educators to build and strengthen connections between student information and research needs, curricular content, learning outcomes, and information resources
- Joins with teachers and others to plan and implement meaningful experiences that will promote a love of reading and lifelong learning
- Provides and plans professional development opportunities within the school and district for and with all staff
- Promotes the use of books and instructional materials in relation to curriculum related activities by displays, book talks, television promotions, and articles
Information Specialist
- Maintains the library, ordering books, materials and culling outdated materials, checks books in and out, shelves and mends books, files materials, catalogues the collection, conducts annual inventory
- Creates and maintains an inviting, safe, and flexible school library conducive to teaching and learning
- Organizes the collection of library materials and texts for maximum and effective use
- Provides leadership and expertise in selection, acquisition, evaluation, and organization of information resources and technologies in all formats, as well as expertise in the ethical use of information
Teacher
- Empowers students to become critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, effective researchers, and ethical users of information
- Teaches students in small and large groups
- May be assigned to teach a study hall class during which assistance with classroom assignments is given
Tools/Equipment
Computer, printer, interactive whiteboard, document camera, TV, VCR, laser disc player, projectors, ditto machines, laminator, paper cutter, office supplies, art supplies.
Physical Demands
The librarian spends much time walking, standing, bending and lifting to 20#. She sits when using the computer or performing paperwork, also using skills for manipulation of small objects and finger/hand movement (keyboard). Constant use of eye/hand coordination occurs.
Hearing/Vision/Speech and Language Processing
The librarian’s task requires hearing at close proximity and at a distance. Clarity of vision near and far is essential as well as three-dimensional vision. The librarian needs to communicate in an articulate manner, with auditory and visual comprehension. He/She must have telephone skills. Long and short-term memory must be present. Reading, writing, calculating are essential.
Human Relation Characteristics
Tasks require interaction with students, co-workers and the public. The librarian needs to be a problem solver for all the tasks and is called on for independent decision making situations.
Environmental Conditions
The area is a temperate climactic zone, so no extreme weather conditions exist. Work is done indoors. Noise is at a quiet level most of the time. There are no unusual vibrations, hazards or pollutant atmospheric conditions noted.
Temperaments
The librarian performs many activities by him/herself. He/she must have the ability to direct others in planned activities. This leadership requires expressing personal ideas and feelings. There are repetitive tasks required in the library setting, but there are also a variety of duties the librarian must perform.
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the above stated essential functions.
Requirements / Qualifications
Hillsborough City School District is seeking a Teacher Librarian for South School for the 2025-2026 school year.
Required Documents: Valid California Teaching Credential TB Clearance Strongly preferred: 1) Master's Degree 2) Elementary school experience 3) Library Credential (or intent to pursue the credential if hired) Please submit a complete packet online to be considered for the position. 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume 3. Three current letters of recommendation: a. Current Supervisor b. Colleague c. Applicant's choice
Requirements / Qualifications
Hillsborough City School District is seeking a Teacher Librarian for South School for the 2025-2026 school year.
Required Documents: Valid California Teaching Credential TB Clearance Strongly preferred: 1) Master's Degree 2) Elementary school experience 3) Library Credential (or intent to pursue the credential if hired) Please submit a complete packet online to be considered for the position. 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume 3. Three current letters of recommendation: a. Current Supervisor b. Colleague c. Applicant's choice
Comments and Other Information
Our Schools
Our staff are collaborative educators, who believe in the process of learning. The classrooms are filled with robust students who are actively engaged. The students are eager to learn and consistently surpass state standards. HCSD offers many PD opportunities outside of school, and programs to collaborate within and across the schools to promote best practices. HCSD looks for teachers who are committed to creating a diverse and equitable curriculum. We teach with humility and pride. Our School Foundation is instrumental in supporting small classroom sizes and specialists.
Our Community:
Hillsborough (HCSD) is a town just south of San Francisco, with a population of approximately 10,000. The families of HCSD form a cohesive community who support the school tremendously. The School Foundation is active and robust, and provides a key role in financially supporting HCSD. The school district has one of the highest per student spend in the State. The parent community is engaged and plays a supporting role, primarily in celebrating the schools, the staff and the students. Our community is also diverse and our staff is committed to meeting the needs of all it’s students.
Hillsborough City School District is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions at HCSD are made without regard to race, color, age, disability, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation and religion. HCSD has a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force and is committed to meeting the diverse needs of our faculty.
Comments and Other Information
Our Schools
Our staff are collaborative educators, who believe in the process of learning. The classrooms are filled with robust students who are actively engaged. The students are eager to learn and consistently surpass state standards. HCSD offers many PD opportunities outside of school, and programs to collaborate within and across the schools to promote best practices. HCSD looks for teachers who are committed to creating a diverse and equitable curriculum. We teach with humility and pride. Our School Foundation is instrumental in supporting small classroom sizes and specialists.
Our Community:
Hillsborough (HCSD) is a town just south of San Francisco, with a population of approximately 10,000. The families of HCSD form a cohesive community who support the school tremendously. The School Foundation is active and robust, and provides a key role in financially supporting HCSD. The school district has one of the highest per student spend in the State. The parent community is engaged and plays a supporting role, primarily in celebrating the schools, the staff and the students. Our community is also diverse and our staff is committed to meeting the needs of all it’s students.
Hillsborough City School District is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions at HCSD are made without regard to race, color, age, disability, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation and religion. HCSD has a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force and is committed to meeting the diverse needs of our faculty.