Librarian

Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix

Saint John XXIII School Community

Instructional Assistant

Job Description

• POSITION TITLE: Librarian
  
  

Department: Catholic Schools Office

Grade: Classified Salaried

Supervisor: Principal

• GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
  
  

Under the supervision of the principal and the assistant principal for academics; the librarian supervises all use of the library; maintains the library as a place for academic study for students, staff and class groups; promotes library use for research by providing updated materials in all sections and staying current with technological advancements; assists in preparation of the library budget and monitors the finances throughout the year; trains and supervises the volunteer library staff; coordinates the use of the library and computer commons throughout the year and determines and approves the correct usage of the facility; performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal.

• DUTIES OF THE JOB: Those tasks preceded by an asterisk (*) are essential functions of the job
• Strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education; shows evidence of knowledge of the Catholic philosophy of education; promotes gospel values and Catholic moral teaching; upholds the doctrinal teachings of the Catholic Church; provides opportunities for the students to be prepared for life in today’s Church and society
• Supervises use of the library as a place for students to study, read, and conduct research; instructs classes and individual students in the use of the library; promotes student research by providing updated materials in all sections and staying current with technological advancements; keeps a record of the number of students using the library, the average number of titles checked per day, the number of library holdings on hand, and other significant statistics; conducts periodic perusal and updating of the school library collection, discarding titles determined beyond repair, outdated, or of little current or future interest.
• Assists the faculty in becoming effective information users and helps to structure a learning environment that allows for access to multiple resources in the library, and beyond the school walls; provides leadership and expertise to the classroom teacher to plan, design, deliver, and evaluate instruction using a variety of resources; helps prepare teachers to use electronic resources for information gathering including, but not limited to, computer databases and internet resources.
• Assists in the preparation of the annual budget; carries out ongoing selection procedures for the purchase of library materials and equipment, within budget limitations, based on recommendations from staff; administration, and students and based on personal research; assumes the responsibility for the selection, acquisition, processing, and servicing of books and other library materials needed for the curricular and co-curricular programs of the school; periodically consults with administration to insure the availability of professional materials in each subject area; keeps abreast of new trends and improvements in library service (including technology) through research, reading professional journals, and attendance at professional meetings; encourages private, group, or institutional donations of funds, usable materials, and equipment to the school, in a manner to be approved by the administration.
• Coordinates the use of the library throughout the year and determines and approves the correct usage of the facility; keeps staff, administration, parents, and students informed of any significant additions or changes in the library policies or holdings; maintains an accurate, current catalog of all library holdings.
• Trains and supervises the volunteer library aides; strives for professional growth through membership and participation in professional organizations, reading of current literature in the field and participation in appropriate seminars; maintains communication with colleagues.
• Works with the IT Director in developing the E-Library service through local public library systems for students to access.
• Organizes and coordinates the SLE Program with the help of the SLE committee on campus.
• Coordinates the used book fair, as well as the Scholastic Book Fair each year.
• Works with the scheduling for all longitudinal studies on campus through the library.
• Leads the inventorying and reordering of textbooks for the school each year through the teachers and administration.
• Serves as the faculty advisor for the yearbook committee in assisting creation, ordering and distribution of books.
• Maintains teacher resource materials in the library and assists teachers with developing electronic resources for their classroom..
• Performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal.
• REQUIRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science or a related field.
• Must be certified by the Arizona State Department of Education as a teacher.
• Must meet Ministry Formation Certification as required by Diocesan Policy
• Must be in good physical condition.
• Must have initiative, creativity, and problem solving skills; judgment in handling different personalities and emerging situations; an ability to observe and actively listen in assessing individual student, teacher, and program needs, proficiency in good communication skills with both children and adults; positive attitude in crisis situations; ability to work cooperatively with others as well as ability to delegate.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of good teaching techniques and child psychology.