Job Description

Trafalgar Middle School in Nelson BC is looking for a 0.8 FTE (Continuing) Teacher Librarian to join their high functioning team.



School District #8 (Kootenay Lake) is located in the southern Interior of British Columbia, Canada and serves the Lower Kootenay Band and the communities of Kaslo, Meadow Creek, Crawford Bay, Creston, Wynndel, Yahk, Nelson, Salmo, South Slocan, Winlaw, Slocan, and the surrounding rural areas. Our area is beautiful, vibrant, a fantastic place to raise children, has a world-renowned arts and entertainment community, and easily accesses a variety of amazing outdoor pursuits.







Kootenay Lake School District serves the learning needs of approximately 4700 students in several diverse communities and in an array of learning environments throughout the Kootenays. Our visionary, creative team of approximately 900 staff focuses on providing the best opportunities for students and their families. Our mission is to inspire and support each learner to thrive in a caring learning environment.







The School Board Office is located in Nelson, B.C. Our schools are dispersed geographically and range in size and composition:







13 elementary schools


1 middle school


1 K-10 school


4 secondary schools


2 K-12 schools


online learning and blended programs


an extensive array of program options, including Aboriginal Education, Late French Immersion, Outdoor Programs, and a strong International Program.




Salary Range; $63,367 - $111,488 per year, in accordance with the current SD8-Kootenay Lake / KLTF Collective Agreement. Placement on the salary grid is based on qualifications and years of teaching experience as evaluated by the BC Teacher Qualification Service (TQS).

& Requirements

The Teacher Librarian plays a vital role in fostering a dynamic, inclusive, informed and future-oriented learning environment. As experts in information technologies, literacy development, and curriculum integration, Teacher Librarians manage the Library Learning Commons (LLC) and support the academic and personal growth of all students. This role requires collaboration with teachers and district staff to promote inquiry-based learning, digital and information literacy, and lifelong learning.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Collaboration

Promote the Teacher Librarian and LLC as essential to student learning and success. Collaborate with classroom teachers to co-plan, co-teach, and evaluate instruction. Support the integration of information and digital technologies into all curricular areas. Lead and coordinate school literacy initiatives, programs, and events. Supervise students in support blocks, IDS blocks, etc in the library. Build collaborative relationships with students, staff, families, and the wider educational community.

Instruction and Literacy Development

Teach information literacy, media literacy, and digital citizenship. Design and implement instructional programs that encourage inquiry, independent research, and critical thinking. Support students in developing the skills to locate, analyze, evaluate, and apply information across a range of media, databases, and formats. Promote reading, information acquisition, and literacy across all grade levels and subject areas.

Library Learning Commons (LLC)

Day-to-day operations of the library, including resource circulation and student use. Develop and maintain a diverse, current, and culturally responsive collection aligned with curricular goals and student interests. Provide leadership in the use of emerging information technologies, including education about the ethical use of AI tools (eg: Microsoft Co-Pilot). Provide leadership in the ethical collection and use of information, including education about plagiarism and academic integrity.

Equity and Accessibility

Ensure equitable access to resources and services for all learners, including students with accessibility needs, diverse abilities and diverse backgrounds. Select and promote inclusive materials that reflect a wide range of voices, cultures perspectives, and experiences. Create learning environments that accommodate various learning styles and needs. Provide leadership in accessible document acquisition and remediation to support the provision of accessible information

Professional Learning

Stay current with best practices in library science, instructional design, and educational technology. Lead or participate in professional learning communities at the school and district levels - library commons, literacy, etc. Support colleagues in resource selection, copyright, and digital learning tools. Support Independent Directed Studies (IDS) and inquiry programs across subject areas.

Qualifications

Minimum Required

Bachelor of Education Degree (or equivalent) with a concentration in a field related to literacy, educational technology, media in education, inclusive education, or similar. Valid B.C. Teaching Certificate. Completion of 5 senior-level (300-level or higher) Teacher-Librarian courses. A minimum of five years of satisfactory classroom teaching experience.

Preferred

Diploma or Master's degree in Teacher-Librarianship, Library Studies, or a related field. Experience managing school libraries or LLCs, including budget and resource planning.

Professional Competencies

Strong understanding of information and digital literacy, inquiry-based learning, and equitable access to learning. Demonstrated ability to design engaging, inclusive, and effective learning experiences. Proficiency with digital tools and platforms (e.g., Microsoft tools, Google Classroom, Co-Pilot, ERAC, MyBlueprint, L4U). Effective facilitation of positive learning environments. Knowledge of copyright, site licensing, and privacy laws (e.g., FIPPA/FOIPPA) as they apply to education.





Applicants must be certified in British Columbia with a Professional Teaching Certificate, or be eligible for certification by the start date of the assignment.

Only applications submitted on Make a Future will be considered. While the District encourages all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For more information, contact the principal at tim.mushumanski@sd8.bc.ca

School District 8 supports equity hiring for Indigenous applicants.

* If you are experiencing any technical issues with your application process to contact Make A Future's customer service line as HR cannot upload or assist with these types of issues. We also cannot accept documents via email such as cover letters/resumes/transcripts/teaching reports via email as they do need to be part of the employee's Make a Future profile.