Teaching and Learning Consultant, Library Services

Position Purpose: The Teaching and Learning Consultant (TLC) for Library Services is responsible for the district-wide development, coordination, and articulation of the school library program K-12, in relation to the goals of the school district and the department of Curriculum and Instruction Support. Other responsibilities include libraries’ budget administration, digital collection development, copyright compliance and oversight of the district professional library and archives. This individual should have a working knowledge of American Association of School Librarians’ Standards K-12 and NDE Rule 10. The Library Services TLC will also provide leadership in resource challenges, and district library policy and procedures, and will manage all grants associated with Library Services. This individual works to provide educational opportunities, which enable all students to achieve their highest potential through work with principals, instructional staff, students, parents, and community.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
-Minimum of Master’s Degree with appropriate course work in Administration, Supervision, Curriculum, Personnel, and related fields is required.
-A valid Nebraska Teaching Certificate with endorsement in the area of administration and supervision and an endorsement in school library media is preferred.
-A minimum of five years successful teaching experience working in school libraries. Experience at both elementary and secondary levels preferred.
-Exemplary organizational, oral and written communication skills.
-The skills pertinent to positive human relationships and the ability to work effectively with instructional staff, students, parents, administrators, and the community.
-Knowledge of assessment and curriculum content related to library instruction as well as instructional pedagogy.