Librarian and Instructional Technology Specialist, Commonwealth School, Boston, MA
Posted February 17, 2016
Commonwealth School, a small independent day high school in Boston, is seeking a Librarian and Instructional Technology Specialist to manage and run all aspects of the school library program and to support the school’s technology committee. The position will begin the summer of 2016.
Librarian responsibilities include, but are not limited to: collaborating with faculty, especially in teaching information-literacy and research skills; maintaining and building the collection (both print and electronic); facilitating connections to resources outside of the school such as the BPL and the Boston Athenaeum; developing and managing the library budget; maintaining all library records; working as a member of committees and instructional groups as necessary; advising students; and other responsibilities as determined by the Headmaster.
The librarian will also serve as the school’s specialist in instructional technology, promoting the exploration of different academic technologies, researching their pedagogical efficacy, and working with interested teachers to implement these thoughtfully in and outside the classroom.
The ideal candidate will have an MLS from an ALA-accredited program, a minimum of two years’ relevant experience, a strong interest in educational technology, the ability to work independently on self-directed projects, and the ability and desire to collaborate with colleagues. This is a ¾-time position but may be full time in combination with other teaching or administrative responsibilities, so candidates seeking a full-time position are welcome to apply.
Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, résumé, and contact information for three references to Mara Dale, Director of Faculty: [email protected]. Transcripts are also helpful (unofficial copies are fine). Commonwealth always seeks candidates who can add to the diversity of its faculty. For more information, please see our website at www.commschool.org.