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.