Librarian at svkm j v parekh international school Jobs in Ashburn

Job Overview

The Librarian provides students and teachers intellectual and physical access to materials in appropriate formats (books periodicals videos DVDs computer software etc.); provides instructions to foster competence and stimulate interest in reading viewing and using information and ideas; and works with other educators to design learning strategies to meet the needs of students.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Operates and supervises the Media Center including planning and evaluating the total program; follows State and local policies pertaining to State regulations (Standards of Quality and Accreditation) the School Board Policy Manual and policies in the Library Media Handbook; establishes policies and routines in the Media Center that facilitate students and teachers unimpeded access to information; creates an environment and atmosphere that encourages students and teachers to use the media center; maintains records and prepares reports including budget accounting and inventory; provides accurate and efficient retrieval and circulation systems
• Provides formal and informal instruction in information skills the production of materials and the use of information and instructional technologies; promotes skill knowledge and attitudes concerning information access use and communication as an integral part of the school system; develops a collection of resources including selection acquisition organization maintenance and evaluation that supports and enhances the curriculum and meets personal needs intellectual interests and abilities of students and staff; assists the Principal to ensure that instructional materials and equipment are used to provide learning experiences compatible with the education needs of students; participates in curriculum planning and program development
• Offers teachers assistance in using information resources acquiring and assessing instructional materials and incorporating information skills into the classroom curriculum; promotes literacy and the enjoyment of reading viewing and listening
• Supervises Library Assistants adult volunteers and student aides so that clerical routines are performed effectively; consults with and advises the administrative staff with regard to the library media program
• Takes action to stay uptodate in the field e.g. takes courses participates in staff development attends conferences and maintains professional reading
• Promotes and demonstrates the importance of the library media program in education and publicizes available services and resources to the school community

Performs related work as required

Qualifications

Reports To : Principal

FLSA Status : Exempt

Months / Days / Hours : 10 Months / 203 Days / 7 hours

Salary Level : Licensed

Salary Scale : Key Skills

Organisational skills,Customer Service,Communication skills,Critical thinking,Research skills,Teamwork,Computer and Internet Literacy,Leadership Experience,Attention to detail,Adaptable

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1