*****Expired*****
School librarian required for large girls’ secondary school.
Part time position. Hours negotiable.
Job Specification:
Principal duties and responsibilities include:
Promote the role of the library, and the range of resources students can access through the library, to support inquiry and develop information literacy across all year levels and all curriculum areasCollaborate with staff to plan inquiry units and identify appropriate resourcing and scaffolding to support students’ research
Purchase library stock
Manage library prefects
Encourage library usage
Promote literacy
Manage and monitor the library budget
Plan and implement the library orientation programme
Ensure that the library plays an integral role in supporting inquiry learning, and that students have ease of access to print and online resources
Collaborate with teachers to develop information literacy across the school through leading/participating in information skills coaching
Work closely with teaching and literacy staff to ensure that the library is seen and used as a reading and research resource
Requirements
Professional library qualification
A demonstrated interest in working with teenagers and literacy development
Ability to develop relations between the library and various departments in the school
Resourcefulness and attention to detail
Applications to principal@stdominics.ie by 19th May
Website: www.stdominics.ie
