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    The document outlines the role and responsibilities of a Teacher-Librarian in a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Brisbane. It discusses that the Teacher-Librarian supports the vision of the school community by developing effective library programs that promote lifelong learning. The Teacher-Librarian collaborates with teachers to develop curriculum and manages the school's library resources. Key responsibilities include demonstrating commitment to Catholic values, collaborating on curriculum development, developing and managing digital resources, and maintaining professional knowledge.

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    The document outlines the role and responsibilities of a Teacher-Librarian in a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Brisbane. It discusses that the Teacher-Librarian supports the vision of the school community by developing effective library programs that promote lifelong learning. The Teacher-Librarian collaborates with teachers to develop curriculum and manages the school's library resources. Key responsibilities include demonstrating commitment to Catholic values, collaborating on curriculum development, developing and managing digital resources, and maintaining professional knowledge.

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    The document outlines the role and responsibilities of a Teacher-Librarian in a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Brisbane. It discusses that the Teacher-Librarian supports the vision of the school community by developing effective library programs that promote lifelong learning. The Teacher-Librarian collaborates with teachers to develop curriculum and manages the school's library resources. Key responsibilities include demonstrating commitment to Catholic values, collaborating on curriculum development, developing and managing digital resources, and maintaining professional knowledge.

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    Catholic Education Archdiocese of Brisbane

    POSITION STATEMENT
    TEACHER-LIBRARIAN

    This Position Statement documents ways in which a Teacher-Librarian may enact their role and is to be
    read in conjunction with the document entitled Role Description – Teacher which is the overarching
    Role Description for all Teachers within Catholic Education Archdiocese of Brisbane
    Catholic Education Archdiocese of Brisbane
    POSITION STATEMENT

    1 POSITION TITLE
    Teacher-Librarian

    2 PURPOSE OF POSITION
    The Teacher-Librarian supports and implements the vision of the school
    community through building effective library, information and digital
    literacy services and programs that contribute to the development of
    lifelong learning. The Teacher-Librarian partners and collaborates with
    teachers in the development of curriculum and pedagogy and manages
    the library and information resources and services of the school. The
    Teacher-Librarian contributes to the growth of students as independent,
    interdependent lifelong learners.

    3 KEY RESULT AREAS


    In partnership with colleagues and through the support of the Archdiocese
    of Brisbane the Teacher-Librarian in a Catholic school is required to:
    Mission/Ethos
    ♦  emonstrate an understanding of, commitment to, and support for
    D
    the values and ethos of the Catholic school and the mission of the
    Catholic Church
    Professional Practice
    ♦  ollaboratively develop, implement and evaluate curriculum
    C
    with teachers and school leaders within a contemporary learning
    environment to challenge learners to engage effectively with literature
    and develop digital and information literacy
    Professional Engagement
    ♦  evelop, manage and lead a contemporary digital and information
    D
    rich environment with a range of resources and services that support
    and are responsive to the needs of the school community
    Professional Learning
    ♦  aintain currency of professional knowledge and skills to actively
    M
    participate in and contribute to school renewal processes and growth
    of professional communities.

    FEBRUARY 2012 POSITION STATEMENT TEACHER-LIBRARIAN 1


    4 STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY
    The library resource centre and the services it provides are integral to the
    school community and to the experience of learning for students and
    teachers.
    The Teacher-Librarian is committed to:
    • t he growth of students as independent, interdependent lifelong
    learners
    • t he integration of digital and information literacy skills and processes
    into curriculum programs
    • t he development of resource collections, both print and digital,
    information and digital systems and services which promote equity of
    access to information
    • resourcing a contemporary curriculum and pedagogy
    • f ostering the spirit of inquiry in an environment supportive of a diversity
    of learners and learning styles, and
    • t he promotion and encouragement of an appreciation of literature
    and reading.

    5 SCOPE OF THE POSITION


    T he role of the Teacher-Librarian is fulfilled in both part-time and full-time
    capacities in Brisbane Catholic Education schools.

    MISSION/ETHOS
    Demonstrate an understanding of, commitment to, and support for the
    values and ethos of the Catholic school and the mission of the Catholic
    Church
    Examples may include:
    •  ollaborate with others in support of the ethos and mission of the
    c
    Catholic school to bring about the integration of faith, life and culture
    •  ontribute to the development of the whole person in an environment
    c
    permeated by gospel values
    •  ollaborate in the development of resource collections that support
    c
    the religious education program and the religious life of the school
    • support and participate in the religious life of the school
    •  stablish positive relationships including engagement in the pastoral
    e
    care of students and supporting their spiritual and moral development
    •  stablish a welcoming environment which facilitates both recreational
    e
    and formal learning and equitable access.

    2 POSITION STATEMENT TEACHER-LIBRARIAN FEBRUARY 2012


    PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
    
    Collaboratively develop, implement and evaluate curriculum with
    teachers and school leaders within a contemporary learning environment
    to challenge learners to engage effectively with literature and develop
    digital and information literacy
    Examples may include:
    •  ork collaboratively with teachers and school leaders to identify
    w
    curriculum and learning needs
    •  ollaborate with others to plan, resource and provide learning
    c
    experiences, which incorporate digital and information literacy skills
    and processes
    • s elect and promote resources to facilitate student learning within a
    contemporary curriculum
    •  ngage and empower students to read, view, listen and respond for
    e
    understanding and enjoyment
    •  mploy a variety of teaching strategies to provide appropriate
    e
    instruction to meet the diverse needs of individuals or groups
    •  evelop and access resources to support equity of educational
    d
    opportunities for all students
    •  romote high quality literature and authors to all learners through
    p
    specific activities
    • provide assistance and guidance to readers
    •  articipate as a member of school curriculum committees as
    p
    negotiated
    •  valuate student learning, library programs and services to inform
    e
    professional practice.

    PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT
    Develop, manage and lead a contemporary, digital and information rich
    environment with a range of resources and services that support and are
    responsive to the needs of the school community
    Examples may include:
    • contribute to the growth of students as lifelong learners
    •  ngage with teachers and school leaders collaboratively to support
    e
    student learning
    • develop a knowledge and rich understanding of the school community
    •  pply comprehensive understanding of information, resources and
    a
    technology to manage and develop collections and services

    FEBRUARY 2012 POSITION STATEMENT TEACHER-LIBRARIAN 3


    •  ctively foster and promote literature for learning, enjoyment and
    a
    appreciation
    •  ollaborate with teachers to incorporate appropriate literature as a
    c
    cross curricula resource
    •  evelop and promote information services to the whole school
    d
    community
    •  romote a developmental approach to digital and information
    p
    literacy development across the curriculum.
    •  stablish and promote, in collaboration with others, a positive digital
    e
    citizen culture
    •  emonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills and a capacity for
    d
    communication and liaison
    •  evelop policies, procedures and criteria for selecting resources (print,
    d
    electronic, digital) so that the curriculum, information and recreational
    needs of students are met
    • plan and manage a budget
    • administer the library management and electronic information systems
    • coordinate the roles of library staff and volunteers.

    PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
    
    Maintain currency of professional knowledge and skills to actively
    participate in and contribute to school renewal processes and the growth
    of professional communities
    Examples may include:
    •  dvocate the development of digital and information literacy as
    a
    a key competency for learning in a digital age through raising staff
    awareness of the need to acquire such skills
    • model and promote lifelong learning
    • maintain a sound knowledge of current educational pedagogy
    •  emonstrate a thorough understanding of learning and teaching
    d
    across the curriculum
    • demonstrate leadership within school and professional communities
    • actively participate in education and professional networks
    • contribute to the professional development of staff
    •  aintain currency of knowledge with regard to information resources,
    m
    technology, literature, curriculum and pedagogy.

    4 POSITION STATEMENT TEACHER-LIBRARIAN FEBRUARY 2012


    6 AUTHORITY LIMITS
    Full authority is delegated from the Principal to produce the desired
    outcomes.

    7 REPORTING AND OTHER RELATIONSHIPS


    The Teacher-Librarian is responsible to, and reports on all aspects of the
    role to the principal. Relationships of significance exist with other teaching
    professionals, specialist staff, school officers and volunteers.

    FEBRUARY 2012 POSITION STATEMENT TEACHER-LIBRARIAN 5


    Archdiocese of Brisbane

    ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
    TEACHER-LIBRARIAN

    Applicants applying for the position of Teacher-Librarian in a Brisbane


    Catholic Education school must meet the following eligibility criteria:

    •  illingness and commitment to support the mission and


    w
    ethos of Catholic education

    •  old current registration with the Queensland College of


    h
    Teachers

    •  e eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the


    b
    appointment

    •  old recognised tertiary qualifications in librarianship


    h
    as recognised by Brisbane Catholic Education e.g. as
    accredited by the Australian Library and Information
    Association (ALIA)

    • experience as a Teacher.

    Desirable Criteria:
    • Teaching experience of at least 5 years.

    DUTY STATEMENT
    Duty Statements are optional but can be used by the Principal and roleholder
    to allow differential levels of role enactment to suit the particular school/
    college context.

    6 POSITION STATEMENT TEACHER-LIBRARIAN FEBRUARY 2012

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