School Librarian

Diocese of San José; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Diocese of San José invites applications for a school library role focused on fostering a love of reading and building a strong learning community. You will collaborate with classroom teachers and maintain diverse resources aligned with the curriculum and instructional strategies.

You will promote ethical information use, reflect Catholic values, and support the health and welfare of all students. Evening/weekend availability may be required in a Catholic school setting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; knowledge of library science preferred.
• English communication skills (written and verbal) essential; bilingual desired.
• Two years’ library setting experience preferred; training provided as needed.

Responsibilities

• Foster a creative, flexible library environment in the school community.
• Promote reading and lifelong learning.
• Collaborate with teachers to design learning experiences.
• Manage curriculum-aligned resources and formats.
• Establish procurement, acquisition, and circulation procedures.
• Promote ethical use of information and licensing of materials.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with staff, students, families, and local libraries.

Skills

Flexibility

Organization

Self-motivated

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Discreet team player

Education

Associate degree

Knowledge of library science

Two years’ library experience

Training to perform tasks

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google apps

School Information Systems (SIS)

Workday knowledge

Job description

It’s more than a job. Be part of a team that spreads the light and love of Jesus Christ throughout the Diocese!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Foster a creative, flexible environment so that the school library is an essential part of the learning community.
• Promote a love of reading and lifelong learning.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to design experiences that support learning.
• Develop and maintain resources appropriate to the curriculum, the learners, and instructional strategies of the school community.
• Establish procedures for selection, acquisition, and circulation of resources in all formats.
• Promote the ethical use of information: copyright, fair use, and licensing of intellectual property.
• Maintain a cooperative relationship with administration, staff, students, parents, community, and, where applicable, local public libraries.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Exhibit flexibility in day-to-day school environments.
• Excellent organizational and human relations skills.
• Self-motivated and reliable.
• Able to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with principal, parents, staff, and the general public.
• Able to manage moderate levels of stress.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with a strong customer service focus (internal and external).
• Ethical and discreet team player.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Act as a role model of professionalism in a Catholic environment.
• Support the philosophy, policies, and goals of the school, as well as the decisions made by thenPrincipal and Administrators.
• Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all students.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures as outlined in the parent/student handbook and employee handbook.
• Work as part of a team.
• Attend faculty, administrative, and all other meetings as needed.

THIS POSITION SUPERVISES: N/A

THIS POSITION SUPERVISES (OTHERS): N/A

QUALIFICATIONS TO PERFORM THE JOB SUCCESSFULLY

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education and/or Experience

• Associate degree.
• Knowledge of library science.
• Two year's experience in library setting, preferred.
• Sufficient training to perform tasks assigned by the Principal and/or School Office Manager.

Language Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders of the school.
• English, required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Vietnamese) preferred.

Technical Skills

• Proficient at word processing, presentation, and electronic mail applications.
• Experience with school information systems (SIS).
• Working knowledge of Workday, or willingness to learn.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google applications.

Physical Demands

• Sitting, standing, walking, reaching, lifting, repetitive motion, bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, stretching, twisting.
• Can lift 25 lbs. in compliance with safety standards.
• Can operate standard office equipment such as copiers, fax machines, personal computer, telephone, and alarm system.
• Level of vision, hearing, speaking required.

Other Requirements

• Able to work evenings and weekends if required.
• Must have an understanding and acceptance for the mission of the Catholic Church.
• Must support the teachings and values of the Catholic Church and its mission.

Salary Range (per hour based on the education and experience)

$23.12 - $26.77

The Diocese of San José seeks employees who are dedicated to serving each other and all those with whom we minister in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner.