Librarian - Full-Time Faculty

Employment Status: Full-time

Full-time Benefits may include: Paid Holidays/Holy Days, 403b Retirement, 401 (a) Pension Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Employee Assistance Program, Short-term/Long-term Disability. *Employment Status: Full-time

Full-time Benefits may include: Paid Holidays/Holy Days, 403b Retirement, 401 (a) Pension Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Employee Assistance Program, Short-term/Long-term Disability. *The Library Manager maintains a professionally operated library with a welcoming and helpful atmosphere in which caring is encouraged, reading is fostered, and knowledge may grow. The Library Manager partners with teachers and students in the pursuit of learning through the use of library media center materials and equipment. The Library Manager provides the appropriate learning atmosphere and activities designed to support the school’s instructional program. The Teacher fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by guiding, inspiring, and educating students in a loving, Christ-centered environment. The Teacher is to be immediately responsible to the principal for the carrying out of policies of the school and the Archdiocese of San Antonio as they relate to the function of the school, the classroom, and the immediate contact with students and parents. Additional duties include the Campus Advancement role that will support the mission and growth of Mount Sacred Heart Catholic School by assisting with admissions, enrollment, marketing, communications, fundraising, and community engagement. This position collaborates with school leadership, faculty, staff, students, families, and alumni to strengthen enrollment, promote the school, and support advancement initiatives.

Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school

Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church

Supports and adheres to the Religious Standards for Catholic School Employees and policies and procedures of the school and Archdiocese

Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters

Adheres to safety training and protocols on a daily basis and takes precautionary measures to ensure the safety and well-being of self, others.

Responsible for protecting the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service with the organization to include but not limited to client names and information, services rendered to clients, donors names and gifts, internal and external investigations or results of any investigations, and financial information.

Adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral Policy is mandatory.

Develop and promote the role of the library in the school

Work closely with teaching staff to plan and deliver the information skills curriculum

Promote the effective and efficient use of the library and library resources

Work with teaching staff to take a strategic approach to cultivating a love of reading in children

Manage the school library and library resources throughout the school.

Select, acquire, maintain and withdraw library stock, ensuring a balance between subject and ability.

Organize, catalogue and classify library resources, both electronic and print-base

Supervise and train staff and pupil librarians working in the library

Make the library attractive and accessible to all children and staff, including displays, guiding and publicity materials

Keep the principal, staff and parents informed about the needs and development of the library and information service in the school

Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of school’s curriculum program and show

Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, Department of Catholic

Schools, and administrative regulations.

Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect

Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.

Knowledge of children's literature and children's resources to support the curriculum

Knowledge and understanding of library and information skills

Knowledge and understanding of teaching and learning, of educational issues

Awareness of child development and the role of reading in the educational development of the child

Education

High School diploma

An Associate degree or sixty college hours preferred.

Bachelor's degree and completion of the ABLE course (23.5 hours)

Evidence of knowledge of library procedures, technical services, awareness of trends in children/young adult literature, material selections, appropriate selection of books, including quality children/young adult literature books, and basic reference skills.

Must pass Texas DPS Fingerprint-based Applicant Clearinghouse screening

Substantial library experience, with experience of working with schools or with children

Community links - Experience of liaising with local literacy events and promoting them in school

Experience of organizing literacy and other events within school, e.g. visiting authors.

Knowledge of Marketing, communications, social media, and website platforms

Please upload school transcripts and certifications when applying for this position.***