Temporary Secondary School Librarian (Part-Time 17.5Hrs./Week), St Mary’s

(Revised Posting)

BACKGROUND:

The Secondary School Librarian will provide students and staff with a library resource centre which is managed, organized and administered to serve the educational needs and programs of a Catholic secondary school.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide instruction regarding online searches and research
  • Maintain the library website and create online help documents
  • Provide reference service and encourage literacy
  • Conduct grade 9 orientations
  • Circulation and inventory of materials including monitoring overdue materials
  • Supervise students during library hours
  • Maintain the library collection including purchasing new materials and discarding outdated
  • Prepare and administer the library budget
  • Consult with teachers on assignments and provide advice and guidance on library resources

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A masters degree in Library Science from an accredited university;
  • Previous library experience in working with secondary students is preferred;
  • Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills;
  • Demonstrated experience with technology in the library;
  • The ability to develop, organize and maintain a collection of library resources using specialized knowledge of library systems;
  • Demonstrated experience in exposing students to a continuum of library and research skills.

 

APPLICATIONS:

Written application must include:

  • A written letter of application which includes authorization to contact references
  • A complete detailed resume
  • Documentation of qualifications

 

SALARY RANGE: PASS level 6 – $58, 780 – $69,153 based on 45 weeks per year in accordance with the PASS Terms of Employment  (Pro-Rated Based on Part-time Hours).

 

If you possess the skills, qualifications and personal attributes listed above and wish to be considered for this position, please send a covering letter and complete resume to the undersigned, by no later than 4:00pm on July 24, 2017.

 

(POSTING PASS 2017-12)

Melissa Resmer, Human Resource Services Officer

Waterloo Catholic District School Board

35 Weber Street West, PO Box 91116

Kitchener, ON N2G 4G2

Fax #: 578-3020

Email: recruiting@wcdsb.ca

Please use one method of application only.

Although we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Successful Candidate will be required to produce a satisfactory Criminal Background Check.

If you require a disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at (519) 578-3677, extension 2368 to provide your contact information.