Job Description

(This position was formerly known as Library Specialist or Librarian)

About Gulliver Preparatory School

Gulliver Prep is what’s now and what's next in education – Miami's school of choice for challenging, future-ready, personalized learning to meet the needs and fuel the aspirations of our diverse and dynamic community. Alongside our experienced and dedicated faculty, our students discover their passions and shape powerful futures that meaningfully impact our world. Gulliver is a national model for teaching and learning where the intellectual curiosity of educators and students drives creativity, innovation, and the highest levels of achievement.

Founded in 1926 and later transformed under the visionary leadership of Marian C. Krutulis, Gulliver has been a leading school of distinction for nearly 100 years. To this day, our mission remains unchanged: to create an academic community devoted to educational excellence, with a personal touch, that fulfills each student’s potential. We are opening the world wide for members of our community to learn boldly, act with great heart, and lead wisely.

 

Job Summary

Gulliver Preparatory School is seeking to hire an Information Specialist to join the Educational Technology and Information Services (ETIS) Department. Information Specialists are crucial in guiding learners through the ever-evolving information and technology landscape.  This position will be responsible for reimagining the role, function, and value-add of the library facility and the library program offering at Gulliver Prep across all divisions. The position will also be charged with leveraging existing and emerging technologies to foster innovation, creativity, and curiosity at Gulliver Prep. The Information Specialist must have a positive rapport with students, have a friendly outgoing disposition, a passion for reading all formats and genres, and must be able to demonstrate proficiency in applications of technology skills that encompass ISTE & AASL Standards. 

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

  • Our mission as a program is best illustrated on the Future Ready Framework for Librarians.
  • Partners with teachers and uses the curriculum map to schedule instructional opportunities on a weekly, monthly, or quarterly basis as outlined on the curriculum map. 
  • Supports the authentic integration of technology into classroom curriculum and enhances teaching and learning practices while embedding the new literacies (global, media, and digital) as relevant and appropriate (i.e. lesson planning, co-teaching, lesson modeling, flipped instruction, etc.).
  • Works closely with teachers and students to design and implement PK-12 research policy using Guided Inquiry Design process across multiple projects and content areas.
  • Works closely with teachers and students to deliver a developmentally appropriate Digital Citizenship program in all grades.
  • Actively seeks opportunities to collaborate with teachers and students to embed information literacy, digital literacy, media literacy, and global literacy skills within curricular units, projects, competitions, performances, etc.
  • Acts as a program ambassador and seeks opportunities to speak about the mission of the library program to all available stakeholder whenever possible. 
  • Curates digital resources and leads in the selection, integration, organization and sharing of digital resources and tools to support transformational teaching and learning. 
  • Develops the digital curation skills of others, i.e. - teachers, admins, students, and staff
  • Designs and deliver professional development for administrators, faculty members, and students via workshops and one-on-one training, and flipped classroom/video instruction.
  • Creates an inviting, welcoming, and inclusive environment to promote the use of resources, inquiry, and collaborative ideation. 
  • Provides research support to students through group sessions and one-on-one appointments as requested. 
  • Attend workshops, conferences, and courses to update professional skills and actively participates in professional organizations, and in-field PLN’s (ISTE Connect’s PLN) or continuous development.
  • Maintains and updates the library’s web page and media presence with special attention to increasing engagement with students and families.
  • Ability to provide solutions by connecting IT, faculty, and Edtech to approach challenges with holistic solutions. 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Educational Technology or related field. 
  • MLS/MLIS Degree or Certification and/or formal experience supporting a library space. 
  • Classroom teaching experience is also required. 

 

Desired Qualifications

  • Collaboration and teamwork abilities – effectively working with a diverse team of staff. 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

 

Pre-Employment Requirements

Criminal Background Check, Level II Fingerprint Screening and Drug Screen.

 

Gulliver Prep is deeply committed to the principles of equity and diversity and seeks to create an inclusive community for all faculty and staff. Gulliver is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and a Drug Free Workplace. 

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