The JCSP Demonstration Library Project is inviting applications for the following temporary positions of JCSP School Librarian.
The employer for these positions is the City of Dublin ETB and will be based as follows:
JCSP School Librarians Enniscorthy CC (Wexford) - Part-Time (Specific Purpose: Job Share) Ref: JCSP25 Essential Qualifications: Primary Degree in Library and Information Science OR an equivalent qualification (to degree or postgraduate level) recognised by the Library Association of Ireland.The ideal candidate will display a range of the following interests and competencies: interest in working with teenagers in the context of educational disadvantageexperience in managing all aspects of a library.ability to work as part of an existing and expanding team to develop every aspect of the national projectwillingness to work as part of a research team and to contribute to the ongoing evaluation of the effectiveness of the projectexcellent organisational, ICT, communication skills and interpersonal skillsability to prepare regular reports and to develop student support materialsteaching and learning, curriculum, instructional design and deliveryinformation processes and behaviours – literacy, information literacy, digital literaciesknowledge about children's and young adult literatureknowledge of disabilities that affect readingcommunication and collaboration skillsdigital and media skillsThe instructional role of a professional school librarian encompasses a wide diversity of teaching situations with individual students, small groups of students, and classes of students.
The core activities of the instructional work of a school librarian include:
literacy and reading promotioninquiry-based learning (problem-based learning, critical thinking)technology integrationDuties include, but are not limited to: Maintaining and developing a high-quality school library which priorities the needs of the JCSP students; this will be done in conjunction with the Senior Project Librarian.Liaising with, and reporting to, the Senior Project Librarian and the Principal of the school in which you are located on all matters relating to the establishment, running and maintenance of the library and all accompanying literacy and numeracy-based programmes.Liaising with the Senior Project Librarian, the JCSP Support Service, under the management of the OIDE, the school JCSP co-ordinator and the Principal and teaching staff, in designing and delivering library-based programmes to tackle literacy and numeracy difficulties as experienced by JCSP students.Continuous and ongoing engagement with the JCSP students in your school to ensure that they use the school library effectively.Managing the library budget.Adaptation of structures and procedures in your library to ensure that the JCSP students derive maximum benefit from the library project.Participating in, and contributing to, the research of the JCSP Demonstration Library Project including collection and collation of research information.Drawing up a Library Policy and a Library Development Plan to meet the needs of your particular school.Monitoring and evaluating library-based projects on an ongoing basis and producing written reports on same.Management and administration of the AssessIt library management system.Supporting the implementation of JCSP initiatives, exhibitions and projects.Attending Project related meetings.Participate in and supporting the development of the JCSP profiling process.Participating in the drawing up and implementation of in-service programmes and materials related to the JCSP Demonstration Library Project as required.The duties and responsibilities of School Librarians under the JCSP Demonstration Library Project may vary in accordance with emerging needs and development of the Project as determined by the Department of Education, City of Dublin ETB and OIDE. Salary: The salary scale will be linked to the local authority Grade VI (Executive Librarian) Scale: €56,755 - €69,338 (per annum pro rata) Garda Vetting & References: Any offer of employment will be subject to Garda Vetting and reference checks.
Citizenship Requirements: Any offer will be subject to proof of eligibility to work prior to commencement.
Please ensure that your letter of application & CV clearly evidence the essential requirements.applicants must create a profile in order to apply for positions / upload CV's via our online system, which can be done through the link above.Latest date for receipt of completed profiles and upload requirements is: 12 noon on Monday 14 th July 2025 Late applications will not be accepted.
Shortlisting may take place.
Canvassing will disqualify.
City of Dublin ETB is an equal opportunities employer.
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