Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix
Catholic Schools Office
Job Description
I. POSITION TITLE: Librarian
Department: Catholic Schools Office
Grade: Teacher Salary Schedule
Supervisor: Principal
Ii. General Description
Under the supervision of the principal and the assistant principal for academics; the librarian supervises all use of the library; maintains the library as a place for academic study for students, staff and class groups; promotes library use for research by providing updated materials in all sections and staying current with technological advancements; assists in preparation of the library budget and monitors the finances throughout the year; trains and supervises the volunteer library staff; coordinates the use of the library and computer commons throughout the year and determines and approves the correct usage of the facility; performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal.
Iii. Duties Of The Job
- Strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education; shows evidence of knowledge of the Catholic philosophy of education; promotes gospel values and Catholic moral teaching; upholds the doctrinal teachings of the Catholic Church; provides opportunities for the students to be prepared for life in today’s Church and society
- Supervises use of the library as a place for students to study, read, and conduct research; instructs classes and individual students in the use of the library; promotes student research by providing updated materials in all sections and staying current with technological advancements.
- Carries out ongoing selection procedures for the purchase of library materials and equipment, within budget limitations, based on recommendations from staff; administration, and students and based on personal research; assumes the responsibility for the selection, acquisition, processing, and servicing of books and other library materials needed for the curricular and co-curricular programs of the school.
- Trains and supervises the volunteer library aides; strives for professional growth through reading of current literature in the field and participation in appropriate seminars; maintains communication with colleagues.
- Performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal.
IV. REQUIRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Must have a Bachelors Degree.
- Must be certified by the Arizona State Department of Education as a teacher and meet applicable NCA requirements.
- Must meet Ministry Formation Certification as required by Diocesan Policy.
- Must be in good physical condition.
- Must have initiative, creativity, and problem solving skills; judgment in handling different personalities and emerging situations; an ability to observe and actively listen in assessing individual student, teacher, and program needs, proficiency in good communication skills with both children and adults; positive attitude in crisis situations; ability to work cooperatively with others as well as ability to delegate.
- Must have knowledge and understanding of good teaching techniques and child psychology.
