Medical Librarian (MLS) jobs in Dothan, AL

LOWER SCHOOL LIBRARIAN

JOB DESCRIPTION
Houston Academy is a premier independent, college preparatory school located in Dothan, AL. Houston
Academy is searching for a Lower School (grades PK-4) librarian (beginning in the 2023-24 school year).

team. Strong leaders foster an environment of creativity, innovation, and openness to new ideas,
welcoming and encouraging input from others to create consensus

• Loves reading and developing library programming for children
• Is an enthusiastic, self-motivated, lifelong learner
• Is an excellent teacher

with the mission, goals, and objectives of Houston Academy and that it is an integral component of the
learning/instructional program

• Represent the school at various regional, state, and national associations relative to the role of being the

• Maintain active memberships in professional associations
• Demonstrate his or her role as a visible and active leader within the school community by serving on

decision making teams in the school, and taking an active role in school improvement and accreditation
activities

• Remain current in professional practices and developments, information technologies, and educational

• Use local, state, national, and international school library data and research to engage support
• Participate participating in the curriculum development process
• Join with teachers and others to plan and implement meaningful experiences that will promote a love of

reading and lifelong learning; in particular, the Librarian and Media Specialist will read or provide adult
readers to students in the Lower School on a regular basis

• Deliver leadership and expertise in the selection, acquisition, evaluation, and organization of information

• Provide support and instruction for teachers and students in the Accelerated Reader program.
• Provide for and update a policy on challenged materials in the library collection
• Organize and execute the Book Fair
• Prepare and administer the school library program budget
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School
• Support the school and its leadership

INFORMATION
Salary will be commensurate with degree level and teaching experience.

Houston Academy is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, the Southern Association
of Independent Schools, and the Alabama Association of Independent Schools.

Houston Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It strives to provide equal employment opportunity to
all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age,
sexual orientation, handicap or disability in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. It is the intent
and resolve of Houston Academy to comply with the letter and the spirit of the law in the implementation of
all facets of equal opportunity. This equal opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions of
employment including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, compensation and
training.

CONTACT INFORMATION
If interested in this position, please email your vitae, list of at least 3 references, and a personal/educational
statement to Dr. Vincent Janney at janneyv@houstonacademy.com.

For more information, please visit our website at www.houstonacademy.com