Librarian

About Laureate Academy

Preparing each student with the academic skills and strength of character necessary for school and life success, Laureate Academy educates students in Jefferson Parish for rigorous high schools, competitive colleges, and professional careers.

Be a Librarian at Laureate Academy

Laureate Academy understands that the school librarian supports students' success by guiding them to read for understanding, breadth, and pleasure; use information for defined and self-defined purposes; build on prior knowledge and construct new knowledge; embrace the world of information and all its formats and to work with each other successfully.

Qualifications

Laureate Academy has launched a focused and urgent search for committed, intelligent, hard-working educators.

We will consider candidates who:

• Embody Laureate Academy’s mission, vision and SCHOLAR values (Self-determination, Community, Honesty, Optimism, Leadership, Achievement, Resilience)
• Believe that there is not a more urgent task than providing an outstanding academic and character education to students
• Take ownership for the achievement results of students
• Work well with a team of high-performers
• Are goal-driven, analytical problem solvers, and embody a can-do spirit and strong work ethic
• Promote continuous improvement by being open to feedback; are self-reflective and humble
• Are able to plan and implement appropriate education programs for all students
• Are able to understand and interpret written and verbal instructions
• Can keep accurate, up-to-date library records
• Will comply with state and parish regulations
• Are able to utilize effective classroom management techniques
• Excellent verbal and regular skills
• Communicate effectively with students, families and colleagues
• Minimum of two years experience in an urban public school setting preferred, but not required
• LA School Librarian Certification

Responsibilities

• Provides instruction in library skills
• Provides individual assistance to students doing research work
• Selects materials for the library with input from teachers
• Possesses and catalogs materials (print and non-print) for circulation
• Maintains card catalog
• Keeps students and teachers informed concerning the arrival of new materials
• Develops a library use schedule with the approval of the principal
• Does minor book repairs and sends books in need of major repairs to bindery
• Coordinates the maintenance of audio-visual equipment within the budgetary limit
• Coordinates the use of audio-visual equipment
• Inventories library materials periodically (yearly if necessary)
• Acts as a resource in the development of bibliographies
• Encourages positive life time reading habits in students
• Maintains the library as a center of learning activities in the school
• Participates in staff development
• Prepares reports as required
• IPerforms all other duties as assigned by the principal

Schedule

• Monday - Thursdays from 7:15AM-4:00PM
• Fridays from 7:15-end of dismissal (around 3:10PM)
• After school events as scheduled

Compensation

We offer a competitive compensation package, including a salary aligned with the district scale and comprehensive health benefits. See our salary scale and benefits package at

Start Date:An exceptional candidate will assume a full time role on July 18, 2024 as a part of Laureate Academy’s summer professional development. The position will remain open until filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person