High School Librarian (2026/2027 School Year) Job at School District U-46 in Elg

High School Librarian (2026/2027 School Year) Position / Title: Certified Librarian Bargaining Unit: ETA Department/Location: Secondary Schools Instruction & Equity Calendar Days: 184 Reports To: Literacy & Libraries / Building Principal JD Revision Date: 09/25/2023 Supervises: N/A NOTE: This posting has been opened for application intake for anyone interested in a position with School District U-46 for the 2026/2027 school year. We anticipate the review of applications to begin sometime near the end of January. If you are interested in a role for the current 2025/2026 school year, we encourage you to check out our open vacancies. Function / Position Summary To support all curricular areas for student learning, reading, and instruction and provide information literacy instruction. Job Duties / Responsibilities Teach the district-approved library and information literacy curriculum. Collaborate with teachers in teaching and assessing how all students utilize information resources. Expose students to a variety of literature and promote a culture of reading in the school community. Promote the integrated use of technology and other resources as learning tools. Provide individual students and staff with reader services and information literacy resources at the moment of need. Administer the library and collection to include collection development (selection and de-selection), cataloging and processing, and circulation of materials. Manage and maintain the library facility to meet instructional goals. Demonstrate fiscal responsibility in managing budget allocations for building, district and grant funding. Prepare appropriate curricular materials for classroom instruction. Participate in the U-46 community to include sharing resources and policy development in implementing the district approved curriculum. Provide leadership in current best practices and awareness of district curriculum. Other duties as assigned. Education Bachelor’s degree in related subject from accredited university. Illinois Professional Educators License (PEL) with a Library/Media endorsement at appropriate grade level required. Teaching experience is preferred but not necessary for hiring. Bilingual – Spanish/English (written/verbal) preferred. Experience / Knowledge Knowledge of information literacy and curriculum. Familiarity with a wide range of reading materials and resources for students. Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and instructional skills. Knowledge of MARC records and cataloging standards. Understanding of standard library ordering and budgeting procedures. Awareness of collection development practices. Physical Demands Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. with proper technique. Terms of Employment This is a nine (9) month ETA position (184 work days) Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education Seniority Level: Entry level Employment Type: Full-time Job Function: Other Industry: Primary and Secondary Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at School District U-46 by 2x Get notified about new Librarian jobs in Elgin, IL . #J-18808-Ljbffr