Part-Time Librarian

Description

MIS is seeking a part time librarian to lead the creation of a completely new library and media center for the school that will support its curricular program. The librarian is a teacher with regular faculty status, who has additional specialized training in library media center programs and activities. The librarian has experience in the creation of new libraries and the setting of policies and procedures for its functioning. The librarian is proficient in the reading and writing of the Spanish language. The librarian is responsible for the operation of the library and for related media services to the entire school.

Professional Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Education with endorsement in library programs and activities or Master's Degree in Library Science
Two years of experience in school libraries

Duties and Responsibilities

Instruct and assist students and teachers in effective and creative use of the library by:
- Collaborating with teachers to integrate information problem solving process skills into the Program of Inquiry;
- Orienting new students and teachers to library facilities and services;
- Developing and implementing activities in cooperation with classroom teachers;
- Utilizing a variety of effective teaching techniques
- Assisting students in locating materials appropriate to their individual needs and encouraging the use of library resources for enrichment.
Exhibit leadership and cooperate with administration, faculty, parents and students to formulate philosophy, goals, objectives, policies of library services to meet the needs of students and faculty.
Attend faculty meetings and/or grade level meetings as needed
Encourage input from students and parent.
Order materials (print and non-print) that support the Program of Inquiry. Advocate reading improvement by fostering an interest in literature and reading. Provide a collection of books, in various formats, that encourage leisure and life-long reading
Maintain current awareness of state, region, national, and international standards for library services and programs
Develop and implement plans and procedures to achieve long range goals and objectives, determine objectives and set priorities for each school year, and apply effective procedures to evaluate accomplishment of goals and objectives
Provide time and space coordination for use of the library services and facilities and maintain a pleasant, attractive, and clean library
Prepare annual statistics and reports as needed
Encourage, train, and supervise volunteers
Provide training in the following areas:
- Instructing students, teachers and volunteers in the use of online catalog and databases;
- Instructing both students and teachers in use of AV equipment.
Maintain a system for efficient accession and organization and for easy access to materials and equipment
Facilitate efficient maintenance of AV equipment
Use sound business procedures in administering budget allocations in consultation with the Head of School
Maintain accurate inventory records
Coordinate selection/evaluation of library resources and equipment
Organize and/or teach in-service for faculty related to use of equipment and materials

Application Instructions

Application Deadline: July 30th, 2010
Please send a cover letter, resume and statement of educational philosophy to careers@magellanschool.org