[LM_NET] JOB: Evening Librarian at The SEED Public Charter School in Washington, DC

[Nancy KapLon <nkaplon@SEEDSCHOOLDC.ORG>]

Hello Everyone,
 
We are currently seeking an evening librarian for The SEED Public Charter School, 
located in Washington, DC. We are a grades 7-12 college preparatory charter school. 
We are the nation's only public boarding school (now you see the need for an 
evening librarian!). We have 320 students, all live on campus from Sunday evening 
through Friday afternoon (they go home for the weekend). To learn more about SEED 
PCS, please visit the website of our founding organization, The SEED Foundation: 
http://www.seedfoundation.com/DC/index.asp
 
I am the librarian -- my title will be changing to be more descriptive when the 
evening librarian is hired, but I work the academic daytime hours -- at the SEED 
PCS, so if you have any questions, please email me directly. This is my second 
academic year at the school. As stated at the bottom of this job listing, please 
send your resume to the attention of Ms. Katie Severn (principal) at 
teaching@seedschooldc.org or via fax at 202-248-3022.
 
We are seeking to fill this position ASAP. Here is the description (please email a 
request to me at nkaplon@seedschooldc.org if you would like to receive the job 
description in a Word file). Please feel free to forward this to anyone who may be 
interested:
 
 

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

TITLE: Evening Librarian 

DEPARTMENT: Student Life

REPORTS TO: Principal

SUMMARY: Coordinate and continue to develop an emerging school library; will work 
afternoon and evening hours and is able to staff library until 10 pm

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

-- Collaborate in a strong team environment to:  

-- Work with Day Librarian to create and sustain policies and procedures for a 
fully functioning library that supports a standards-based middle school and 
rigorous college preparatory upper school

-- Collaborate with Day Librarian to continue working towards goals and vision of 
current library program

-- Ensure library is open, staffed, and fully operational during Student Life 
programming so that students are able to access the study space, texts, and 
technology (such as computers and electronic databases)

-- Meet with Day Librarian formally weekly

-- Meet with Day Librarian and Principal formally at least monthly

-- Select, catalogue and process new materials

-- Collaborate with Day Librarian to establish programs and services including open 
library hours, class/house visits and special programs and events that meet the 
academic and boarding needs of the students

-- Communicate library skills/knowledge, resources, and curriculum materials in an 
interesting, stimulating, and effective manner to students and staff

-- Collaborate with fellow teachers and Student Life Staff on planning and 
delivering instruction, professional development, and curriculum design to 
contribute to the continuous improvement of instruction and development of 
information literacy at the school

-- Provide for an engaging and visually stimulating library learning environment

-- Identify special needs of students and seek additional help, as needed

-- Work with Day Librarian to formulate a yearly budget

-- Maintain and submit necessary records and reports

-- Train, coordinate and supervise student and community volunteers

-- Participate in faculty meetings, workshops, staff development programs, and 
other school sponsored activities

-- Participate in four weeks of summer programming including direct service to 
incoming and returning SEED youth and curriculum work with colleagues

-- Assist in general building supervision and discipline of students outside of the 
classroom 

-- Adhere to the professional and ethical standards as outlined in the SEED PCS 
Staff Manual

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

In consultation with supervisor, incumbent develops deadlines, projects and work to 
be done.  Incumbent is responsible for planning and carrying out assignments, 
conflict resolution where any exists, coordinating work with others as necessary 
and interpreting policy on own initiative in terms of established objectives.

Completed work is reviewed for completeness and effectiveness in meeting 
requirements and expected results.

Incumbent works under the administrative direction of the Director of Academic 
Programs.  

FLSA: Exempt

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

-- School and/or urban youth experience;  though work in an urban middle or high 
school is highly desired 

-- MLS or at least 30 credits finished toward the MLS; school library media focus 
is highly desired

--  Literacy and developmental reading experience highly desired

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by 
an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable 
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the 
essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, some standing, 
walking, sitting, bending and carrying of light items such as books and papers is 
required. 

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety 
precautions typical of such places as classrooms, offices, meeting and training 
rooms, etc.  The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated. Reasonable 
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the 
essential functions.

This position description may not describe all duties, responsibilities and skills 
associated with this position. It is intended to portray the major aspects of the 
job and is not meant to be all inclusive. Other duties or skills may be required.

Please send resume to the attention of Ms. Katie Severn at 
teaching@seedschooldc.org <mailto:teaching@seedschooldc.org>  or via fax at 
202-248-3022.

 

Thank you!

Nancy

 

Nancy KapLon, MLS

Librarian

The SEED Public Charter School

Washington, DC

nkaplon@seedschooldc.org