Librarian/Information Specialist - School Year 2017-2018. The Foote School
in New Haven, CT seeks a qualified Librarian/Information Specialist to
provide the leadership and expertise necessary to ensure that the
library program is aligned with The Foote School’s mission and is an
integral component of the instructional goals of the school. This
position will be part of a collaborative library team that fosters a
love of reading, contributes to an information-literate student body and
maintains a dynamic library collection. The successful candidate will
be a team player and a nurturing, flexible person who understands the
developmental and cognitive needs of children. The ability to
communicate effectively with students, parents and peers as well as
employ a variety of instructional techniques to engage young learners is
essential. We are deeply committed to diversity and an inclusive
curriculum and community. We actively encourage applications from
candidates with broad and diverse backgrounds and from individuals of
all races, nationalities, and beliefs. We seek candidates who have a
clear interest in being part of a community that challenges prejudice
and is committed to diversity and inclusion.
Roles and Responsibilities: Teacher: As a
teacher/librarian, the successful candidate will encourage students to
become critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers and
ethical users of information by guiding students in the development of
research skills using print materials, databases and internet resources;
specifically in grades 4-9; the assessment of digital resources;
reading for understanding, for exposure to diverse viewpoints, a range
of genres and for pleasure.
Instructional Partner: As an instructional partner, the
teacher/librarian will collaborate with teachers in Kindergarten
through 9th grade. The teacher/librarian will be a partner in the
instructional process by collaborating with classroom teachers in the
curriculum design process; providing a range of resources for teachers
to assist in curriculum development and support ongoing units of study;
collaborating with technology department to create curriculum that
reflects best practices in information literacy and digital citizenship;
attending departmental meetings.
Information Specialist: As information specialist, the
teacher/librarian ensures equitable access and responsible use of
information by developing and maintaining a collection of resources
appropriate to the curriculum, the learners, and the teaching styles and
instructional strategies used within the school community; selecting
materials that represent diverse perspectives and needs of students,
staff and the Foote School community; understanding copyright, fair use
and assisting users with their understanding and observance of the same;
organizing the collection for maximum and effective use; working
closely with the technology department to ensure technical resources are
current and functioning properly. Library resources include 14
desktop computers and 5 laptop computers, 2 printers and a projector
used for teaching.
Additional Responsibilities: As a member of the library
staff and the Foote School community, additional responsibilities will
include providing supervision in the library during after-school hours;
other administrative duties as needed; serving on faculty committees;
facilitating personal growth through professional development
opportunities.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s
degree in Library Science, Information Studies or similar field
preferred. Minimum 3+ years teaching experience at the elementary/middle
school level required. Knowledge of information literacy skills for
children and adolescents ; library organization; print (books,
magazines, etc.) and non-print (e-books, audio collections, DVD’s, etc.)
collection development for children and adolescents. Please submit the
following information to employmentinquiries@footeschool.org:
Resume; Cover Letter; Personal Statement; Letter of Recommendation;
List of Three References. Thank you for your interest in The Foote
School.