Middle School Librarian (Tentative)

Position Responsibilities
The librarian has primary responsibility to support students and educators in a sustained focus on student learning aligned with SAS’s strategic anchors of Possibilities, Extraordinary Care, and Excellence. As part of a collaborative K–12 library team, the librarian empowers students as critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information, partnering with educators, PLC coaches, educational technology specialists, and administrators to plan, implement, and evaluate inquiry-rich learning experiences. The program develops growing independence in research and reading identity, fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, and models high-impact instructional practices. The librarian contributes to a vibrant, flexible library hub that supports coaching, innovation, and community engagement.

Role-Specific Responsibilities

Leadership & Collaboration

• Support the development, implementation, and communication of a shared library vision of learning that reflects Singapore American School’s strategic anchors of Extraordinary Care, Excellence, and Possibilities.
• Provide leadership in curriculum development and personalized learning through the library program.
• Collaborate with educators, coaches, educational technology specialists, and administrators to design and implement inquiry-based learning experiences.
• Share knowledge and expertise with colleagues by serving on committees, contributing to school events, and planning and leading professional learning opportunities.
• Model the use of professional learning networks and guide educators in the use of digital tools for professional growth.
• Conduct needs assessments and evaluate the impact of library programming on instructional practice and learning.

Instruction & Integration

• Partner with educators to design inquiry lessons and assessments that empower students as critical thinkers, readers, and researchers.
• Provide targeted group and individual instruction in research skills, digital literacy, and ethical information use.
• Promote a love for reading and lifelong learning through book talks, reading programs, and advisory support tailored to middle school learners.
• Plan and deliver learning experiences for educators, students, and the community as part of the library team.

Collection & Resource Management

• Collaboratively develop and maintain a diverse, current collection of print and digital resources that align with curriculum, support independent reading, and reflect multiple perspectives.
• Recommend and model meaningful use of digital tools and technology in teaching and learning, contributing to school-level technology discussions.
• Manage budgets, scheduling, and facilities responsibly to ensure equitable access, efficient operation, and sustainability of the library program; articulate resource needs and advocate for appropriate program resources.
• Contribute to policies on collection development, copyright, intellectual freedom, confidentiality, and acceptable use.

Community Engagement

• Organize and initiate programs that connect students with cultural and global perspectives, promote diversity, and spark innovation.
• Foster partnerships with professional experts, innovators, and global networks to extend learning beyond the classroom and support future-ready skills.
• Build the library as a flexible, welcoming hub of collaboration, creativity, and exploration for students, educators, and the broader school community during both structured and unstructured time.

Position Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) or equivalent school librarian certification/endorsement.
• Minimum of two years of full-time experience as a librarian in a school library setting preferred.
• Excellent communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing) in English.
• Comprehensive knowledge of diverse, current, and culturally responsive children’s and young adult literature, with strong reader’s advisory skills.

Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Attributes:

• Ability to collaborate effectively with educators, students, and families to support learning.
• Strong planning, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Successful experience integrating technology and digital tools into teaching, research, and learning.
• Commitment to fostering a student-centered library program that supports inquiry, literacy, and lifelong learning.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships across the school community.
• Capacity to think and act in critical and creative ways to support curriculum and program innovation.
• Reliable self-starter with a clear vision for the role of the library as a hub of learning, creativity, and collaboration.

Working Requirements

• Sponsoring and/or coaching after-school activities are part of the responsibility of the professional educator. Therefore, faculty shall be available to coach and/or sponsor an athletic team or other extracurricular activity. Each faculty member is expected to do a minimum of one Category 1 activity or sport per year.
• Required attendance at school professional learning days
• Chaperone and participate in evening and/or weekend school activities each year, as assigned (including “Back-to-School Night”).