Hiring -Full Time Elementary School Librarian
Company: The International School
Location: Portland
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Position Opening: Elementary School LibrarianThe International
School of Portland, OregonDepartment: AdministrationReports to:
Head of SchoolFLSA Status: ExemptFTE: 1.0 (Full Time)Schedule:
Follows Faculty CalendarDuration: 10 monthsEffective start date:
August 2022- June 2023The International School of Portland (ISP) is
an independent, coeducational, language immersion IB day school for
350 students, Pre-K (3-year-olds) -Grade 5. The mission of the
School is to inspire children to become global citizens through an
inquiry-based learning environment of total immersion in multiple
languages and cultures. It is located just south of downtown
Portland, Oregon on the edge of the Waterfront District, making
this close-knit campus with outdoor playground areas attractive to
families on both sides of the river.The centrally located campus
provides an urban environment where students benefit from easy
access to the Oregon Ballet, the Portland Japanese Garden, the Lan
Su Chinese Garden, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, the
Portland Art Museum, and so much more! The School itself functions
in five buildings, the most recent being Learners' Hall, which
houses classrooms, a faculty lounge, and some offices.For 30 years,
ISP has provided a warm, multicultural environment where children
experience full language immersion from preschool through Grade 5
in three language tracks: Spanish, Japanese, and Chinese.Small
classes and an inquiry-based, International Baccalaureate (IB)
curriculum enable the students to acquire language fluency and
cultural competence as they learn to pursue knowledge beyond the
classroom and throughout life. The engaging and robust academic
program is taught primarily by native speakers from around the
world.Today, our school is actively recruiting for the position
opening of Elementary School Librarian. Ideally, this position will
begin effective August, 2022 for the 2022-2023 school term.General
Summary:The Elementary School Librarian is a vital member of The
International School's community. This position will help to create
a school climate that welcomes and appreciates the strengths and
gifts of a culturally diverse community. Through the Primary Years
Programme, the school librarian will collaborate with all members
of the community to ensure that students' learning experiences are
coherent, relevant, engaging, and challenging.A full-time 10-month
position reporting to the Head of School, the Librarian leads the
library team and oversees and manages the librarian in support of
the students, faculty, and administrative staff.Duties and
responsibilities include but are not limited to: Library
Management, Library Administration, managing library assistant(s),
collection development, maintaining the ILS, Teaching and promoting
Literacy, information gathering skills, managing library resources
supporting Primary Years Programming (PYP) and developing all
library programming.The ideal candidate will have successful
experience working with a culturally diverse community.Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities:A full and detailed job description is an
attachment and located on our career page associated within the job
posting.Compensation and Benefits:$60,000-$65,000 Depending on
ExperienceEmployer paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Short term, Long
term Disability, and Life Insurance for employee only, voluntary
Cafeteria plan with FSA, DCA and Transit account,403(b) retirement
plan, flexible and generous paid time off. Tuition discount for a
qualifying child. and a relocation fee of up to $5,000 may be
offered.Indicative Timelines:Closing date: July but may end earlier
depending on candidatesInterviews: Interviews will begin
immediately Required Qualifications:
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