0.7143 FTE Term - Teacher Librarian, Geography & ELA Teacher
Effective: September 2, 2025 to June 30, 2026
Shaftesbury High School
1 x ELACF40S
1 x ELACF30S
1 x GEOIC20F
2 x Teacher Librarian
TEACHER LIBRARIAN
As TEACHER the teacher-librarian…
promotes student understanding of the inquiry process by collaborating with teachers to plan, implement, and assess curricular based projects
provides instruction to students and teachers in becoming effective users of the library and its available resources
assists students in seeking, critically evaluating, synthesizing and presenting research findings
keeps informed of and uses current teaching and assessment techniques.
accommodates the diverse needs of learners through differentiated instruction.
collaborates with teachers to provide resources for courses, units and lessons
As LITERACY ADVOCATE the teacher-librarian…
selects and promotes quality literature and information resources including print, non-print, and online/digital
develops strategies to foster a love of reading as a leisure activity
exposes students and teachers to a range of genres, themes, authors, and illustrators, in print and digital format
helps students read, appreciate, and evaluate a variety of literary resources
guides students in reading choices by matching students and books
As SCHOOL LEADER the teacher-librarian…
models current educational practices and teaching techniques
contributes to staff professional development
is a member of the school leadership and curriculum team as well as the school plan team
provides leadership toward achieving school goals
develops library policies, sets and evaluates goals according to changing needs within the school
As INFORMATION SPECIALIST the teacher-librarian…
supports and assists staff and students in the acquisition of information literacy skills
teaches various methods of accessing and critically evaluating information to students and teachers
provides intellectual and physical access to information in print, online, and in media resources
As TECHNOLOGY FACILITATOR the teacher-librarian…
is a member of the school technology team (Leveraging Digital, Literacy with ICT)
is knowledgeable in the use of electronic resources
promotes the ethical use of print and electronic media
assists teachers in infusing technology throughout the curriculum
promotes and maintains the use of technology in the library (databases, portals, web sites, blogs and software)
As LIBRARY MANAGER the teacher-librarian…
creates and maintains a welcoming and supportive learning environment
seeks, selects and purchases quality resources to support curricula and for the development of lifelong learning skills
keeps informed of current fiction and non-fiction literature to enhance the library collection
maintains a collection of resources that reflect diverse perspectives, including those of Indigenous peoples
systematically weeds the collection to accommodate new resources
develops a plan to manage the library budget
coordinates the roles and tasks of the library staff and volunteers
establishes a plan of short and long term library goals
produces an annual report for school administrators and the library consultant
Bachelor of Education as well as course work in School Librarianship is highly recommended.
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