The Teacher Librarian program at SJSU requires students to demonstrate proficiency of the following competencies:
Candidates will demonstrate an understanding of the role of Teacher Librarian as Instructor.
a. Candidates demonstrate a capacity to design instruction to meet standards.
b. Candidates use multiple measures of assessment.
c. Candidates use multiple instructional techniques for diverse student populations.
Candidates demonstrate an understanding of 21st Century Literacies.
a. Candidates support and promote textual literacy.
b. Candidates respond to diverse literacy needs of the school.
c. Candidates provide resources and promote resources to support multiple literacies.
Candidates demonstrate an understanding of Information Organization.
a. Candidates understand the principles of managing a collection based on school population.
b. Candidates understand and implement policies that protect the ethical and legal access to materials for the school community.
Candidates demonstrate capacity as a Program Manager.
a. Candidates understand the needs of a comprehensive library program.
B.. Candidates demonstrate a capacity to manage a budget.
c. Candidates demonstrate the capability of training and managing staff and volunteers.
Candidates demonstrate Leadership.
a. Candidates understand the role of teacher librarians in staff development and professional development.
Candidates demonstrate the ability to Advocate.
a. Students use research and educational policy to advocate for the library to a variety of audiences.