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Algiers Charter is Hiring a Librarian- High School Near Orleans, LA
School Librarian
Reports to Principal
About Algiers Charter
Since our inception in 2005, Algiers Charter has proudly served as a staple in the educational community. From our very first day, we operated with the belief that all students can achieve educational success. We are a two-school organization, whose commitment to excellence and student achievement has never been stronger. As we forge a strategic path forward, we are seeking dynamic educational leaders with a proven track record of success to help take our organization to the next level.
The educational landscape in New Orleans is one that requires significant and unrelenting performance and accountability. Our strategic plan for 2023 and beyond has unique operational, staffing and instructional designs so if you are ready to share our vision and commitment to student achievement and pathways, we invite you to submit an application to join our team.
What Success Means In This Position
This position is a 10-month non-exempt level position. The Librarian will be responsible for instructing students in selecting and using research materials and technology; plan, organize, coordinate, oversee, and provide library services in assigned school libraries; purchase and catalog books for library collection; process and circulate library books, materials, and equipment; process and shelve library materials; assist students, teachers, and staff in the selection of library materials and equipment; assure that students and teachers have access to library materials for classes, assignments, and recreational reading; provide introduction to the library and the technology within; train and provide
work direction to assigned support staff and student workers.
Position Description & Expectations
- Consult with site principals to determine the goals and objectives of the library program
and to establish principles of operation.
- Plan, schedule, coordinate, oversee, and provide library services independently in
accordance with a variety of programs and assignments at assigned schools, supervised
by the school principals.
- Develop a library collection that supports the schools’ curriculum and state content
standards; coordinate book orders with teaching staff to provide publications which
support core curriculum.
- Direct and train paraprofessionals and student helpers in the processing of books,
technological operations, shelving, filing, library displays, and other research activities.
- Design an accessible, efficient, and inviting facility for student learning.
- Maintain an adequate system of records on all library/media materials.
- Assist students in locating and selecting desired or needed books, periodicals, pamphlets,
materials, or technology support.
- Instruct students in library science, appropriate student behavior, and use of technology.
- Oversee the selection, organization, and distribution of materials and equipment.
- Maintain professional competence through participation in professional growth activities.
- Notify teachers of newly-arrived books applicable to classroom topics or themes.
- Collect and deposit monies for lost or damaged texts and issue replacements.
- Coordinate periodic physical inventory of library books, materials, and equipment as
applicable.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications
- Master of Library Science (MLS)
- At least 3 years of teaching experience
- Flexibility, curiosity, enthusiasm, and an extensive knowledge of young adult literature
- Strong knowledge of content area, teaching methods, learning styles and educational
research related to Middle School learners and readers
- An understanding of the scope and the sequence of library and information literacy
curriculum
- Experience in evaluating and selecting print and digital resources with a commitment to
equity and inclusion
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to proactively collaborate with
students, faculty, and parents
Physical Demands: the physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal
conversation.
- Ability to read printed matter and computer screens.
- Ability to work at a desk and in meetings of various configurations.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$59k-79k (estimate)
POST DATE
04/13/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
06/12/2024
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