(High School) Librarian, CATS Academy Boston, Braintree, MA

Administration:

• preparing, justifying, and administering the library budget to support specific program goals
• selecting and administrating a Library Management System (LMS) for the school: incorporating MARC records for both physical and online resources and insuring appropriate resources are available when needed
• providing leadership for the Learning Commons: building a collaborative, responsive and dynamic learning environment that supports a community of engaged learners

Information Specialist:

• developing and maintaining a collection of resources, both print and online, that are appropriate to the curriculum, the learners, and the teaching styles and instructional strategies used within the school community
• evaluating, promoting, and using existing and emerging technologies to support teaching and learning, supplement school resources, connect the school with the global learning community, communicate with students and teachers, and provide 24/7 access to library services
• assisting the school community with their 
understanding and observance of copyright, fair use, and licensing of intellectual property

Teacher:

• guiding students in reading for understanding, exposure to diversity of viewpoints, and for pleasure 
• providing instruction in research skills and organizational strategies for students to become literate and ethical users of information
• engaging students in the process of building on prior knowledge and constructing new knowledge 
• encouraging students to work with peers in successful collaboration for learning
• Other duties as assigned by line manager(s)/administration.

10-month, 6 weeks’ vacation, 3 days/week, $30,000

Please email cover letter, resume, copies of transcripts, and at least two recommendations to:
Mr. Steven Bliss
Head of School
CATS Academy Boston
2001 Washington Street
Braintree, MA 02184

at [email protected]