K-8 School Librarian, Lowell Community Charter Public School, Lowell, MA
Posted September 9, 2014
Lowell Community Charter Public School invites applications for the position of K-8 School Librarian position. This full-time position offers an opportunity to develop and execute 21st century information literacy curriculum in a progressive educational institution. Work with a dynamic, collaborative faculty and motivated learners. Open until filled.
Library Responsibilities include:
- Develop and provide information literacy instruction in collaboration with the LCCPS faculty
- Provide digital citizenship instruction in collaboration with the LCCPS faculty
- Benchmark library curriculum with school Common Core standards
- Market library services and programs to students, parents and faculty
- Manage budget and all fundraising programs including annual book fair and other programs.
- Develop and maintain a collection of prints and electronic items, including subscription databases, periodicals, and books.
- Share expertise by presenting at faculty and parent meetings.
- Maintain Library website
- Build and maintain library units and lessons on system
- Catalog library materials
- Supervise student and community volunteers
- Perform circulation desk duties, readers’ advisory and reference services for students and faculty
- Participate in school curriculum development by attending school and general meetings
- Maintain a library environment that is attractive, inviting, and conducive to learning; monitor and maintain acceptable student behavior
- Participate in professional activities, organizations, conferences and committees for both the library and educational communities
- Keep current in professional practices and developments, information technologies, and educational research applicable to the library program
- Take an active part in the life of the school community
- Promote the library through contests, book displays, clubs, etc.
Hours: 7:30 to 3:00 or 8:00 to 3:30p for a regular full time hire. Hours may be negotiable for a current student. If a current LIS student is hired, they would be a paid intern. To apply, visit the website www.lccps.org and visit the employment tab and apply through that link.