1.0 FTE (term) CLC 12 and Teacher Librarian, LV Rogers SecondarySchool District #8 (Kootenay Lake) • Nelson, BC, Canada

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1.0 FTE (term) CLC 12 and Teacher Librarian, LV Rogers Secondary

School District #8 (Kootenay Lake) • Nelson, BC, Canada

Il y a 6 jours

Type de contrat

Temps plein

Description de poste

LV Rogers Secondary is looking for a Career Life Connections 12 teacher, and Teacher Librarian, to join their high functioning team. This position is due to a leave.

SD8 serves families in a spectacular, biodiverse region that includes a portion of the West and East Kootenays in southeastern B.C. Its six families of schools are situated across 15,000 square kilometers of rivers, valleys, lakes, and three mountain ranges, connected by two main municipalities-the Town of Creston and the City of Nelson-with the villages of Slocan, Kaslo, Salmo and many smaller, rural communities dotted in between. Our district is a great place to live, to work, and for children to learn and thrive.

The School Board Office is located in Nelson, B.C. Our schools are dispersed geographically and range in size and composition :

13 elementary schools
1 middle school
1 K-10 school
4 secondary schools
2 K-12 schools
online learning and blended programs
an extensive array of program options, including Aboriginal Education, Late French Immersion, Outdoor Programs, and a strong International Program.

Salary Range; $63,367 - $111,488 per year, in accordance with the current SD8-Kootenay Lake / KLTF Collective Agreement. Placement on the salary grid is based on qualifications and years of teaching experience as evaluated by the BC Teacher Qualification Service (TQS).

Job Description & Requirements

Teacher Librarian Position Summary

The Teacher Librarian plays a vital role in fostering a dynamic, inclusive, informed and future-oriented learning environment. As experts in information technologies, literacy development, and curriculum integration, Teacher Librarians manage the Library Learning Commons (LLC) and support the academic and personal growth of all students. This role requires collaboration with teachers and district staff to promote inquiry-based learning, digital and information literacy, and lifelong learning.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Collaboration

Promote the Teacher Librarian and LLC as essential to student learning and success.

Collaborate with classroom teachers to co-plan, co-teach, and evaluate instruction.

Support the integration of information and digital technologies into all curricular areas.

Lead and coordinate school literacy initiatives, programs, and events.

Supervise students in support blocks, IDS blocks, etc in the library.

Build collaborative relationships with students, staff, families, and the wider educational community.

Instruction and Literacy Development

Teach information literacy, media literacy, and digital citizenship.

Design and implement instructional programs that encourage inquiry, independent research, and critical thinking.

Support students in developing the skills to locate, analyze, evaluate, and apply information across a range of media, databases, and formats.

Promote reading, information acquisition, and literacy across all grade levels and subject areas.

Library Learning Commons (LLC)

Day-to-day operations of the library, including resource circulation and student use.

Develop and maintain a diverse, current, and culturally responsive collection aligned with curricular goals and student interests.

Provide leadership in the use of emerging information technologies, including education about the ethical use of AI tools (eg : Microsoft Co-Pilot).

Provide leadership in the ethical collection and use of information, including education about plagiarism and academic integrity.

Equity and Accessibility

Ensure equitable access to resources and services for all learners, including students with accessibility needs, diverse abilities and diverse backgrounds.

Select and promote inclusive materials that reflect a wide range of voices, cultures perspectives, and experiences.

Create learning environments that accommodate various learning styles and needs.

Provide leadership in accessible document acquisition and remediation to support the provision of accessible information

Professional Learning

Stay current with best practices in library science, instructional design, and educational technology.

Lead or participate in professional learning communities at the school and district levels - library commons, literacy, etc.

Support colleagues in resource selection, copyright, and digital learning tools.

Support Independent Directed Studies (IDS) and inquiry programs across subject areas.

Qualifications

Minimum Required

Bachelor of Education Degree (or equivalent) with a concentration in a field related to literacy, educational technology, media in education, inclusive education, or similar.

Valid B.C. Teaching Certificate.

Completion of 5 senior-level (300-level or higher) Teacher-Librarian courses.

A minimum of five years of satisfactory classroom teaching experience.

Preferred

Diploma or Master’s degree in Teacher-Librarianship, Library Studies, or a related field.

Experience managing school libraries or LLCs, including budget and resource planning.

Professional Competencies

Strong understanding of information and digital literacy, inquiry-based learning, and equitable access to learning.

Demonstrated ability to design engaging, inclusive, and effective learning experiences.

Proficiency with digital tools and platforms (e.g., Microsoft tools, Google Classroom, Co-Pilot, ERAC, MyBlueprint, L4U).

Effective facilitation of positive learning environments.

Knowledge of copyright, site licensing, and privacy laws (e.g., FIPPA / FOIPPA) as they apply to education.

Applicants must be certified in British Columbia with a Professional Teaching Certificate, or be eligible for certification by the start date of the assignment. Only applications submitted on Make a Future will be considered. While the District encourages all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

School District 8 supports equity hiring for Indigenous applicants.

If you are experiencing any technical issues with your application process to contact Make A Future's customer service line as HR cannot upload or assist with these types of issues. We also cannot accept documents via email such as cover letters / resumes / transcripts / teaching reports via email as they do need to be part of the employee's Make a Future profile.

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