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Position Description

The Upper School library serves a diverse body of students, faculty, staff, and families, providing support to all segments of the community related to information literacy (research skills, readers advisory, media literacy,  digital citizenship, technology, etc.). The Upper School Librarian in conjunction with the Upper School Director, will create, provide, and support programming and services to ensure best outcomes in academic, social, and community success and growth for students. The Upper School Librarian will ensure that 

Responsibilities

The Upper School Librarian, as directed by the Upper School Director, will oversee their assigned divisions’ student support needs by:

• Providing a usable and inclusive library space and collection

• Maintaining/developing expertise in current literature to better serve students

• Keeping up with current research, trends, and issues in information literacy

• Collaborate with faculty to facilitate research projects including: setting objectives, planning, instruction, and evaluation

• Maintain a circulation of books 

• Communicate and collaborate with Technology Department to provide technology support for students and 

• Serving as an advisor for Upper School students

• Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal

• Serve as a strong supporter for diversity and inclusion and be a constant champion for student belonging

• Maintain confidential information as appropriate

• Other duties as assigned by the Head of School

Qualifications

Candidates will possess appropriate expertise and experience for an applicant able to perform the duties as outlined in this posting and deliver consistent and excellent outcomes.

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and have some experience working in libraries with school-aged children. Preferred candidates will hold or be seeking a Master’s degree in a related field and hold significant experience working as a librarian for school-aged children in independent school settings.

Qualified candidates will possess a strong commitment to experiential education, serve as a champion of diversity and inclusion and cultural competency, possess the ability to inspire and challenge young people, the capacity to work cooperatively with peers, a keenness for working with school-aged children, a strong work ethic, and a joyful sense of humor. Candidates should be able to work flexibly with various educational technologies and an ability to navigate Google Google Workspace and Mac hardware/systems is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time;

• Must be able to move easily around a classroom, accessing materials and assisting students as needed;

• Must be able to communicate and exchange information with students, other teachers, and families with appropriately sensitive and accurate communication skills.