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Strake Jesuit College Preparatory seeks a creative, flexible, and innovative librarian who is able to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced education environment. This position will coach faculty in assessing information technology needs and recommend suitable technology and research activities for curriculum, evaluate and implement emerging technologies for library services and staff and student productivity, and stay ahead of reading trends to maintain and build upon our community of readers. Qualifications: • A minimum of three (3) years’ experience as school librarian with proven skills in supervision of library staff, development of library programming/curriculum, and management of library collection. • A master’s degree (MLS or MLIS) from a program accredited by the American Library Association is the appropriate professional degree for school librarians. • Additionally, a highly qualified candidate: o Will hold appropriate state certification as a school librarian and have completed a teacher preparation program and/or educational degree. o Will have demonstrated advanced proficiency in the use of information technology resources (i.e., library automation, internet access, electronic resources) and will have proven experience in assisting students and teachers in the use of information and instructional technology. o Will have demonstrated success as a classroom teacher in a college preparatory setting. Strake Jesuit is a Catholic, four-year, college preparatory school for young men grades 9-12 located in Houston, Texas. The school’s mission is to assist young men in their formation as leaders and as 'Men for Others' through a program of rigorous college preparation in the tradition of the Society of Jesus. The school seeks to hire and retain employees who are skilled in their field, involved participants in the school community, active in their faith, and enthusiastically dedicated to carrying out the mission of the school. Applicants should have an ability to relate to and work well with others, possess excellent writing, communication, organizational and leadership skills, and have a strong proficiency with computers and technology. A working knowledge of the Society of Jesus and Jesuit education is preferred. Salary commensurate with experience.

Sheri Jones at 713-490-8108.To apply, send a resume and cover letter by e-mail to employment@strakejesuit.org, by fax to 713-774-6427, or by mail to Strake Jesuit, Office of the Principal, 8900 Bellaire Boulevard, Houston, Texas, 77036. For questions, contact Sheri Jones at 713-490-8108.