SALARY RANGE: $52,655 - $110,519 Annually based on degree and student contact hours.

JOB SUMMARY

Participates in the selection and organization of library resources. Helps manage, maintain, and promote access to library resources. Provides instructional services and support for students and faculty.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Participates in the evaluation, selection, and acquisition or licensing of library resources.
  • Works in concert with the Director of Library Services to maintain the library's print, ebook, and digital resources.
  • Regularly evaluates and weeds resources based on identified needs.
  • Other duties may be assigned.
• Catalogs and/or organizes print and digital material to facilitate discovery, access, and use.
• Plans and implements library instructional programming in collaboration with the library director and teachers.
• Consults with faculty regarding curriculum materials and design.
• Provides readers’ advisory services as needed (book talks, recommendations, etc.).
• Provides reference and library related technology support as appropriate.
• Researches and assists with library resource acquisition and maintenance.
• Enforces behavior code standards for students in the library.
• Ensures a welcoming and well-maintained environment for students and faculty.
• Maintains displays of books, projects, etc. within the library.
• Develops and maintains a productive working relationship with faculty, staff, students, and community librarians.
• Assists in the preparation of the budget.
• Attends faculty and other pertinent school committee meetings.
• Participates in professional organizations; HASL, HLA, AASL, AISL, etc.

SCHOOL SAFETY

• Participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace.
• Comply with the instructions given for their own safety and health and that of others, in adhering to safe work procedures.
• Take reasonable care to ensure their own safety and health and that of others.
• Report any injury, hazard or illness immediately, to their Supervisor and Human Resources.
• Not place others at risk by any act or omission, not willfully or recklessly interfere with safety equipment.
• Act as a role model by demonstrating safe work behaviors.
• Identify, assess if necessary, and control hazards within area of responsibility.
• Ensure that equipment/supplies are properly maintained.
• Maintain relevant knowledge of safety laws.
• Mandatory reporting of sexual abuse to law enforcement or child protective services, and Human Resources. Sexual abuse includes child molestation, any actual or alleged illegal or otherwise wrongful sexual conduct with a minor, and serial sexual misconduct, any actual or alleged illegal or otherwise wrongful sexual conduct with more than one victim; and committed by or alleged to have been committed by any perpetrator who is not a student of an included entity.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises Library classified staff in absence of the Director of Library/Media Services. Strong organizational and communication skills are particularly important.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a highly competent manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Requires master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLS) and teaching experience or other equivalent experience in an educational setting. Requires proficiency with computer and mobile technologies, common technology and information oriented platforms, and effective use of online resources. Must demonstrate a willingness to work with faculty and students and to develop a knowledge of the school community and curriculum.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Our campus consists of multiple buildings on 44 hilly acres that requires frequent walking including uphill and stairs. The individual is required to talk and hear, often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard. The employee may be required to stand, walk, lift and carry approximately 10-15 pounds, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl. Requires close vision.

MENTAL DEMANDS

On a daily basis, must frequently problem solve, make decisions, interpret data, organize, speak, write, plan, and clearly communicate.

EQUIPMENT USE

Telephone, computer, iPad - frequently;

Copier, printers and other hardware – occasionally

WORKING CONDITIONS

Indoor - frequently;

Outdoor, Loud Noise, Cold and Hot Temperatures, Rain – occasionally

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Mid-Pacific Institute provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.