Librarian 2026-2027

TITLE: LIBRARIAN

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Arizona state teaching certification
• Appropriate certification
• Valid fingerprint clearance card
• Knowledge of library practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of audio-visual equipment.

REPORTS TO: Principal/Supervisor

JOB GOAL: This position coordinates the operation of an elementary school library. The

position independently supervises K-5 students in the library during teacher

planning time.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Professional Learning Community (PLC) Collaboration

Serve as an active and responsive member of content-area and department Professional

Learning Communities (PLCs), collaborating to analyze student data, refine instructional

practices, and improve student outcomes.

• Standards-Based Instruction & Curriculum Alignment

Design and deliver standards-based lessons aligned to Arizona State Standards, including

development and implementation of Scope & Sequence documents and Curriculum Maps

to ensure instructional coherence and rigor.

• Teacher Clarity & Purposeful Instruction

Demonstrate Teacher Clarity by providing explicit learning intentions, success criteria,

and purposeful instruction, so students understand what they are learning, why it matters,

and how to demonstrate mastery.

• Differentiated Instruction for Diverse Learners

Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic, linguistic, and social-emotional

needs of all student populations, including advanced learners, students with disabilities,

and English language learners.

• Effective Communication & Partnership

Communicate effectively and professionally with families, students, and colleagues

regarding student progress, academic expectations, and school initiatives.

• Instructional Coaching & Continuous Improvement

Seek, reflect on, and apply instructional feedback; actively participate in coaching cycles

and embed best practices into daily instruction to continuously improve teaching

effectiveness.

• Professional Growth & Development

Engage in ongoing professional development opportunities and implement new learning

to challenge personal practice, support school goals, and promote student achievement.

• Collaborate with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.
• Assume legal responsibility for supervision of students.
• Assume individual responsibilities, which may be assigned by the principal/supervisor,

which relate to committee work, student activities, student supervision, or other planning

and professional assignments.

• Submit required paperwork on time.Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as

required by law, Paradise Schools policy, and administrative regulation.

• Perform other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as Paradise Schools may from

time to time assign.

KEY ATTRIBUTES AND STRENGTHS:

• Proactive self-starter. A strong sense of taking the initiative, moving forward without

waiting to be told what to do and /or how to do it.

• Flexible and can thrive in a fast-paced environment where you may have to wear several

hats.

• Possess confidence while remaining humble; avoid excessive ego or concern about status.

Willing to share credit, emphasize team over self, and define success collectively rather

than individually.

• Always looking for more. More things to do, learn, and take responsibility for.

Constantly thinking about the next step or opportunity.

• Sound judgement and intuition around the subtleties of group dynamics and the impact of

your words and actions.

THESE STATEMENTS SHOULD TRULY RESONATE WITH YOU:

• "Yes, that is possible. Let me handle it, I'll figure it out."
• "I am not sure, but I will find out for you."
• "I have not done that before, but I can do it."

CONTRACT LENGTH: Per Paradise Schools calendar. Hours determined by site.

EVALUATION: Annually at a minimum by Principal or Supervisor.