Carney, Sandoe & Associates is hiring: School Librarian in Austin

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Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an educational recruitment firm, is currently seeking an experienced Learning Commons Librarian for the 2025-2026 academic year at an independent school in Austin, TX.

About CS&A

Our free job placement service connects educators with independent and private schools that align with their specific needs and qualifications. By getting to know each candidate personally, we match them with the right opportunities—saving time and ensuring the best match. Our mission is to help educators find roles where they can truly thrive. We have positions nationwide and internationally.

Responsibilities of Learning Commons Librarian

• Build and foster a student-focused library environment that utilizes current research practices and aligns student interests.
• Support academic and social development for upper school students.
• Equip students with the skills to access, evaluate, create, and use information effectively.
• Collaborate with faculty members to design and implement lessons that promotes information literacy skills.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of student learning outcomes and instructional strategies.
• Supervise library staff to promote an inclusive environment committed to serving the learning needs of the community.
• Train students and faculty with utilizing library technologies and research databases.
• Participate in ongoing professional development to further develop and enrich professional skills.
• Stay current on best practices in information literacy, library science, and instructional technologies.
• Assist with managing annual library budget to ensure strategic allocation of resources.
• Serve as an advisor for students ensuring student success.

Requirements of Learning Commons Librarian

• Master of Library Science (MLS) or equivalent advanced degree required.
• Have substantial expertise in the field and will be: skilled in fostering persistent problem solving, knowledgeable about adolescents’ intellectual, social, and emotional development.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver information literacy curriculum.
• At least 2 years of previous teaching experience in K-12 setting preferred.
• U.S. Work Authorization required.

Additional Desired Qualities

• Experience working in independent schools preferred, but not required.
• Desire to be involved in school-wide initiatives and extracurricular activities.

Potential Benefits

Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.

• Paid holidays, vacation and personal time
• Housing (boarding schools only)
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance
• Medical insurance

Carney Sandoe does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its services, consulting, events, professional development, or other programs.