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Ideal qualifications

• Teacher Certification

• Library Certification

• Experience in developing and managing Library programs and services and working directly with academic staff and students

• Coaching or experience in extracurricular activities

• Boarding school experience or equivalent preferred

• Overseas teaching or working experience preferred

• Computer proficiency, highly organized, task-oriented, excellent communication skills

• Experience in promoting principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice within the community or learning environment

Reports to:

• For Library and academic matters: Associate Dean of the Savoy Campus

• For co-curricular and residential life matters: Dean of Students, Director of Residential Life, Director of Student Life, Athletic Director, and Dorm Head if applicable.

General Expectations:

• Provide students with a holistic learning experience that meets the goals of the LAS Mission Statement, Philosophy & Objectives, and Core Values.

• Participate actively in all areas of LAS life and community

• Be a positive role model in all aspects of professional and private life

• Fulfill professional responsibilities and conduct expectations according to Faculty Handbook and guidelines established by administration

• Perform any related tasks as assigned by the Dean of Students, Associate Dean of the Belle Époque Campus, Dean of the Savoy Campus, Director of Student Life, Director of Residential Life, or Head of School

Specific Expectations and Responsibilities:

Administrative:

• Works in conjunction with the IB Diploma Programme coordinator and the Extended Essay Coordinator to assist Extended Essay Coordination

Library:

This position is an opportunity to transform students into lifelong learners, improve collaboration with teaching faculty, and expand library services to meet the needs of 21st-century learners. This individual should display leadership traits and perform the following tasks:

• Continue to create a dynamic, vibrant learning space on the Belle Époque and Savoy campuses, where students want to engage with content and learn, using both print and electronic resources.

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the Belle Époque and Savoy Libraries.

• Promote the integral role of the library and the range of resources students can access through the library to support inquiry and develop information literacy plans across the IB Diploma Programme and all other year levels and curriculum areas within LAS as needed.

• Collaborate with staff to identify appropriate resourcing and scaffolding to support student research on the Belle Époque and Savoy campuses.

• Promote academic honesty through the teaching of effective research and citation of sources.

• Document library procedures.

• Support and train students, staff and volunteers as assigned.

• Use the library budget as assigned in accordance with school practice.

• Use LAS Libraries’ integrated library system. Familiarity with Follett Destiny preferred.

• Contribute content and updates to the LAS Libraries public website & related library pages on intranet as assigned.

• Support and maintain close liaison with the IT Department so library technology needs are met.

• Gather statistics and contribute to regular reports that focus on the library’s support for teaching and learning, highlighting significant developments and identifying future needs.

• Liaise with external agencies and support groups, e.g. Swiss Group of International Schools (SGIS) Librarians’ Group, American Library Association, European Council of International Schools (ECIS) Librarians’ Committee, school library networks, etc.

• Carry out LAS Libraries Mission Statement, Collection Development Policy, and Disaster Policy while staying in line with the school’s mission statement and strategic plan.

• Attend staff meetings and represent the Libraries on committees as requested.

• Promote and support the use of emerging and transformative technologies in the provision of library resources and services.

• Manage, develop and update the Belle Époque and Savoy Libraries’ print, multimedia and electronic collections in consultation with staff and students, so that resources are current, relevant to the curriculum, and match the reading levels, needs and interests of the school community.

• Catalog, classify, store, and maintain library items in line with internationally accepted standards and local library practice.

• Participate in library-wide inventories on a regular basis.

• Participate in curriculum planning to ensure appropriate selection and management of all learning resources, both print and online.

Contact

Please send a CV and cover letter, along with contact details for three references (one of whom is the current Head of School/Principal) to Write an email.