High School Librarian

JOB OPENING: High School Librarian

REPORTS TO: AP of Academics with a dotted line to the Director of the Library
LOCATION: In-person on Campus in San Francisco, CA
STATUS: EXEMPT
SALARY RANGE: $85,000-$120,000 (Subject to experience and qualifications)

MISSION STATEMENT:
St. Ignatius College Preparatory is a Catholic, Jesuit school serving the San Francisco
Bay Area since 1855. Through a rigorous and integrated program of academic, spiritual,
and co-curricular activities, St. Ignatius challenges its students to lead lives of faith,
integrity, and compassion. Students are enriched by a diverse and loving Christian
community and are called to become life-long learners who develop their individual
talents for the greater glory of God. With a commitment to intellectual excellence,
leadership, service, and justice, we strive to be men and women for and with others,
responding courageously to the opportunities and challenges of our time.

PRIMARY ROLE:
Serve as LIBRARIAN to both high school and middle school academy ONSITE, IN LIBRARY SETTING (This is NOT a remote position)

A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE IN THIS POSITION WILL BE ABLE TO:
Teach:

• Model curiosity, problem solving, and critical thinking.
• Tutor individuals how to find resources that support their academic and individual
  needs.
• Develop and implement lesson plans that provide information literacy instruction
  across grade levels, across the curriculum, and to faculty.
• Collaborate with teachers to build learning opportunities based on curricular
  needs.
• Provide student technical instruction (Canvas, Lockdown Browser, and other
  educational apps and tools)
• Support student needs by working at the desk, checking out tools and resources,
  and answering student questions.
• Be a “warm demander” of student behavior and academic performance.

Problem Solve:

• Take initiative in performing general day-to-day library tasks and creating new
  learning opportunities for students.
• Work towards developing reader engagement throughout the school community.
• Collaborate with the library team on vision, instruction, technology, use of library
  space, and resources.
• Make technology recommendations based on current research.
• Troubleshoot tech issues with students and colleagues.
• Be open and flexible to ever-evolving teacher and student needs.
• Calm frustrated students and support them with resources that can enhance their
  academic lives.
• Maintain the delicate balance of happy, comfortable, and work-friendly in the
  library atmosphere.

Engage with the Community:

• Participate in library professional networks (e.g. BAISL).
• Network outside of the school community in order to bring in resources to the
  school community.
• Manage parent or guardian volunteers.
• Moderate a co-curricular activity.
• Participate in student retreats.
• Attend Ignatian Evening.
• Attend all faculty retreats.
• Be an involved and an engaged member of the community

Support the library’s mission:

The Library’s mission is to empower learners. To this end, we teach research and
informational literacy, guide access to ideas and resources, and encourage
critical thinking. The library faculty and physical environment nurture reading for
pleasure and purpose, as well as collaborative and individual study and practice.
We respond to sociocultural needs, innovate in response to and ahead of our
changing culture, and provide excellent service to the entire St. Ignatius
community.

Qualifications:

• Valid single subject and/or multiple subject California Teaching Credential
• Valid Library Media Teaching Services certificate and/or Masters in Library and Information Science or equivalent
• Successful experience as a classroom teacher and/or librarian

Preferred but not required:

• Experience with Podcast and/or audio recording
• Experience using Canvas

SI OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE AND RICH EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PROGRAM
WHICH INCLUDES:

• Company paid Medical Insurance Contributions for single, two-party and family
  plans at a rate of 75%
• Fully paid insurance for Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D coverage for single, two-party
  and family plans
• Flexible Spending Plans for insurance plans plus for child care coverage
• Tuition remission program (Summer and Academic year)
• Student Loan Reimbursement (up to $2,000 annually)
• Annual Retirement Savings Contributions (403b)
• Professional Development Resources

SI FOSTERS A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY:

St. Ignatius College Preparatory strives to be a just, inclusive, and Catholic, Ignatian
community where all students, faculty, staff, parents and alumni feel seen, heard,
valued, and loved and experience full acceptance. We are committed to hiring,
supporting, and retaining a diverse faculty and staff. We see our determination to offer
diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging not as a destination to be reached, but a
continuous, life-long journey together.

HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants should submit a resume using this link:
(https://www.siprep.org/about/employment/academics-department-application-form)

Pre-employment background screening is required for all positions. St. Ignatius College
Preparatory is required by law to conduct FBI and DOJ background checks, TB
clearance, and mandated child abuse prevention training for all employees.

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