IGCSE TEACHER LIBRARIAN

Teaching & Curriculum Support

• Assist students in developing research and information literacy skills aligned with the IGCSE syllabus.
  
• Collaborate with teachers to integrate library resources into lesson plans and research projects.
  
• Conduct library and information literacy sessions for students.

Reading Promotion & Engagement

• Organize reading programs, book c lubs, and author visits to promote a reading culture.
  
• Recommend books based on students\ reading levels and interests.
  
• Create engaging library displays and reading challenges.

Planning and Execution:

• Oversee the operation and management of the School Library and resources.
  
• Serve as teacher, materials expert, and curriculum advisor to ensure that library is involved in instructional programs of the school.
  
• Develop and implement strategies to maximize and leverage digital content that meets the research and educational requirements of the school.
  
• Identify and implement services and resources that enable students to develop skills in researching, evaluating, synthesising information to complete assignments, and enhance and support their learning.
  
• Support and guide teachers with identifying relevant content and resources that are required to meet lesson objectives and can be integrated into lesson plans.
  
• Serve as an information resource for users of the library and provide staff development opportunities for teachers.
  
• Understand the specific requirements of the curriculums the school offers, to ensure that the school meets the full range of literacy skills necessary for the optimum implementation of the curriculums.
  
• Identify, implement and maintain suitable library management tools and resources that ensure their seamless access and utilization by all the users of the library.
  
• Catalogue and classify learning resources in the library resource centre and develop and maintain accurate and reliable catalogue and lending systems.
  
• Select, acquire, purchase, organise, advise on and promote learning resources in all formats which support the curriculum and learning and teaching in consultation with school management and other teaching staff.
  
• Plan and manage the annual budget for the management of all library resources.
  
• Design the library and media centre environment so that it is conducive to learning and relevant to the interests of students.
  
• Participate as an active member of decision making teams in the school, to ensure the continuous enhancement and development of library resources.
  
• Maintaining a cooperative relationship with administration, staff, students, parents, community \u2013 and where appropriate, local public libraries.
  
• Collaborate with teaching staff in the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of relevant learning and study skills programmes in the library.
  
• Promote the use of the library resource centre to the school community and foster an atmosphere which is conducive to positive learning experiences for users of the service.
  
• Promote the use of instructional technology to engage students and improve learning while providing 24/7 access to digital information resources for the entire learning community.
  
• Support students\ success by guiding them in reading for understanding, pleasure, and the exploration of diverse viewpoints and genres.
  
• Partner with the school community to create meaningful experiences and opportunities to promote a love of reading and lifelong learning.
  
• Provide leadership and expertise in the selection, acquisition, evaluation, and organization of resources and technologies in all formats, as well as expertise in the ethical and responsible use of information.
  
• Manage acquisitions, processing, organizing, distribution, maintenance, and inventory of resources.
  
• Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in the library/media services area. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.

Assessment and Feedback:

• Engage in diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments of student learning.
  
• Collaborate with teachers to design and teach engaging lessons and assessments that incorporate multiple literacies and foster critical thinking.
  
• Participate in the implementation of collaboratively planned lessons by providing group and individual instruction, assessing student progress and evaluating activities to incorporate classroom objectives and information/digital literacy skills

Professional Development:

• Monitor and review Individual Development Plan of self and identify relevant training to upgrade the knowledge and skills.
  
• Identify and request to attend professional workshop activities to enhance your skills and knowledge.