Hello everyone.
We're looking for a teammate to join me here at St. Ignatius College
Preparatory High School. The job listing is here
<http://www.siprep.org/page.cfm?p=10990>. I'll post the job description
below, as well. Please share this with whomever you think is qualified and
interested.
*Library Instructor*
We are looking for a teacher-at-heart who is passionate about reader
engagement, technological innovation, and informational literacy. This
person must be able to work a 9:00 am to 5:00 pm schedule.
*ResponsibilitiesTeach:*
- Model curiosity, problem solving, and critical thinking.
- Teach classes how to use physical and digital library resources for
specific projects.
- Tutor individuals how to find resources that support their needs.
- Support student needs by working at the desk, checking out tools and
resources, and answering student questions.
- Be a "warm demander" of student behavior and academic performance.
*Renovate, Implement, and Assess Technology:*
- Determine library technology needs and develop, implement, and assess
plans to meet those needs.
- Monitor equipment performance and inventory.
- Make technology recommendations based on current Ed tech research.
- Support student technology use (troubleshoot, teach, model).
- Represent library on the Ed Tech committee.
*Problem Solve:*
- Take initiative in performing general day-to-day library tasks and
creating new learning opportunities for students.
- Work towards developing reading engagement throughout the school
community.
- Collaborate with library team on vision, uses of library space, and
resources.
- Collaborate with teachers to build learning opportunities based on
curricular needs.
- Calm frustrated students and support them with resources that can
enhance their academic lives.
- Maintain the delicate balance of happy, comfortable, and work-friendly
in the library atmosphere.
*Engage with the Community:*
- Participate in library professional networks (e.g. BAISL).
- Moderate a co-curricular activity.
- Participate in student retreats.
- Attend Ignatian Evening.
- Attend all faculty retreats.
*Required Experience*
- Minimum three years of classroom teaching at the middle or high school
level.
- Deep integration of technology into the classroom.
- MLS or MILS preferred, but not required.
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Christina Wenger
Director of the Library
St. Ignatius College Preparatory
2001 37th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94116
Desk: 415.731.7500 ext. 6756
e-mail: cwenger@xxxxxxxxxx
twitter: @si_wenger
www.siprep.org
