Job Description

DATE REQUIRED: ASAP

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE DESIRED: PEL with an elementary endorsement; or PEL with a Library Information Specialist endorsement, preferred (Hired candidates without this endorsement are expected to obtain it within two years of employment)

SALARY: Starting base of $45,163.00 w/o TRS (CBA Agreement- Article 26)

BENEFITS: Blue Cross Blue Shield Booklet(Benefit Booklet)

Job Description

Position: Library Media Teacher

Reports to: Building Principal

Qualifications:

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with an elementary endorsement
• Illinois School Library Information Specialist K-12 endorsement preferred
• Hired candidates without this endorsement are expected to obtain it within two years of employment.
• Endorsement or demonstrated expertise in library media or instructional technology integration preferred
• Experience using instructional technology, digital learning tools, and emerging technologies, including AI applications, in educational settings preferred

Terms of Employment:

• Nine (9) months
• Evaluated according to the District Teacher Evaluation Plan (District Librarian)

Basic Function: The Library Media Teacher serves as a vital instructional partner. This position emphasizes the advancement of information literacy, technology integration, digital citizenship, and a personalized approach to literacy, alongside modern instructional methods. Key responsibilities include delivering direct instruction, collaborating with fellow educators, and providing instructional support, frequently through integrated classroom partnerships. To ensure meaningful learning experiences, the teacher works in tandem with students, staff, and school teams to leverage literacy education, technology tools, and various media opportunities to support each student's unique learning journey.

Performance Responsibilities:

Teaching & Student Learning

• Provide direct instruction in print literacy, media literacy, digital literacy, research skills, information evaluation, and technology applications that support student learning across content areas.
• Facilitate personal inquiry and reading engagement by guiding students toward diverse resources, promoting a love of reading, and encouraging self-directed pursuit of information for personal growth.
• Integrate Illinois Standards Aligned Instruction for Libraries (I-SAIL), The Illinois School Library Program Standards (Linking for Learning) 5th edition,National School Library Standards, Illinois Learning Standards, ISTE Standards, district curriculum resources, and technology applications into student-centered instructional experiences.
• Support multilingual learners and diverse student populations through accessible instructional practices and equitable access to resources.
• Promote equitable access to print and technology resources, digital tools, and learning opportunities for all students.

Teacher Collaboration & Instructional Support

• Partner with teachers to support technology integration, digital learning strategies, and innovative instructional practices.
• When needed, collaborate with grade-level teams, intervention teams, and specialists to support student learning needs.

Professional Responsibilities

• Provide professional learning opportunities related to technology integration, digital citizenship, media literacy, and AI literacy.
• Remain current on educational technology trends and communicate best practices for classroom implementation.
• Build positive relationships with students, staff, families, and community partners to support student success.
• Contribute positively to building culture and district initiatives that support continuous improvement.
• Perform additional duties related to student learning and instructional support as assigned.

Created: June 2026