Description

St. John Paul II Catholic High School is seeking the next member of its distinguished faculty. Currently, we are seeking a school librarian for the 2024-25 school year. The librarian leads the school’s library program, and is responsible for:

• collecting, organizing, and distributing reading materials for leisure and academic purposes;
• maintaining the library website, online databases, and other digital resources;
• overseeing the 1:1 Chromebook program, including troubleshooting, basic maintenance, facilitating repairs with the provider, and assisting with basic network upkeep; 
• Administering the Google for Education portal, including Google Classroom, GoGuardian, and Gmail, and;
• is responsible for assigning and assisting with classroom technology for teachers (projectors, computers, etc.). 

The school seeks to maintain a fully and authentically Catholic environment. Teacher candidates must be practicing Catholics.

** EXPERIENCE WITH HIGH SCHOOL SCHOOL LIBRARIES IS HIGHLY PREFERRED; however, technology skills, experience, and proficiencies are required. **

Requirements

• A Master's Degree in Library Science (or relevant degree area)

- Candidates without a degree in library science are welcome to apply, if experience and skill sets match the needs of the position

• Technology Proficiency (word processing, spreadsheets, databases, multimedia presentations, and internet use for educational purposes)

Qualifications

Be an active Catholic, with a desire and ability to lead young people by example into a deeper communion with our faith, our Blessed Mother, and her Son, Jesus Christ

Have knowledge of both library science and educational technology, and the ability to engage and instruct students and teachers in these areas

Have the ability to manage a classroom along with student behavior

Promptly address student needs through interventions, including modifying instructional approaches

Have the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and co-workers

Be a lifelong learner of his/her practice, and have an openness to self-reflect, receive, and implement feedback on improving their teaching skills.