Learning Commons Librarian Job at St. Andrew's Episcopal School in Austin

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Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library and information studies from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Minimum of two years of classroom teaching experience in a public or accredited private school (preferred).
• Prior high school library experience (preferred).

Job Goals

• Equip students to be ethical, effective users and creators of information.
• Empower students to become critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and savvy users of digital content.
• Promote intellectual curiosity and ensure equitable access to information and ideas for all students.
• Collaborate with teachers and specialists to co-design and deliver lessons that integrate information literacy skills at the point of need and assess both student learning and instructional effectiveness.
• Build and maintain a dynamic, student-focused library program rooted in current research, aligned with student interests, and integrated with the mission, goals, and objectives of the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise support staff, including an assistant, parent volunteers, and student aides.
• Curate and manage the physical and digital library collections and databases to support curricular and recreational reading needs.
• Maintain and enhance the library’s digital presence, including virtual access to resources and services that extend beyond the school day.
• Create and maintain a welcoming, flexible, and safe learning environment that fosters collaboration, exploration, and community.
• Provide faculty, staff, and students with training on new and existing library technologies and digital tools.
• Implement mission-appropriate materials and programming that meet state and national standards for school libraries.
• Stay current on best practices and trends in information literacy, instructional technology, and library science through professional reading, social media learning communities, and ongoing professional development.
• Prepare, manage, and justify the annual library budget to support program goals.
• Serve on school committees and carry out additional responsibilities as assigned by the Head of School or Head of Upper School.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

Industries

Primary and Secondary Education

Salary and Location

Austin, TX

$72,000.00 – $136,000.00 (2 weeks ago)