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    "description": "Join Maheshwari P.S. Balag in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh as our next Librarian. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. About Maheshwari P.S. Balag in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh: a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. What the role looks like: as Librarian, you follow a clear daily routine aligned with school timings. The school provides training, equipment, and a structured reporting line. Day to day, you will:\n- Reach campus on time and complete the morning checklist.\n- Carry out routine tasks per the published rota.\n- Respond to ad-hoc requests from teachers and supervisors.\n- Maintain the assigned register/log as required.\n- Close the day with a handover and area check before leaving. Ideal candidate — you have:\n- Steady prior experience in the same/similar function.\n- The maturity to handle the school environment with care.\n- A clean track record and verifiable references.\n- The fitness and discipline the role demands.\n- A genuine sense of ownership for the assigned area. What we offer:\n- Competitive, on-time salary (₹2.0 LPA – ₹2.5 LPA).\n- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.\n- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.\n- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.\n- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Maheshwari P.S. Balag academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.",
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  "descriptionText": "Join Maheshwari P.S. Balag in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh as our next Librarian. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. About Maheshwari P.S. Balag in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh: a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. What the role looks like: as Librarian, you follow a clear daily routine aligned with school timings. The school provides training, equipment, and a structured reporting line. Day to day, you will:\n• Reach campus on time and complete the morning checklist.\n• Carry out routine tasks per the published rota.\n• Respond to ad-hoc requests from teachers and supervisors.\n• Maintain the assigned register/log as required.\n• Close the day with a handover and area check before leaving. Ideal candidate — you have:\n• Steady prior experience in the same/similar function.\n• The maturity to handle the school environment with care.\n• A clean track record and verifiable references.\n• The fitness and discipline the role demands.\n• A genuine sense of ownership for the assigned area. What we offer:\n• Competitive, on-time salary (₹2.0 LPA – ₹2.5 LPA).\n• Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.\n• Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.\n• A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.\n• Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Maheshwari P.S. Balag academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Join as Librarian to run reading programmes, teach information-literacy and curate a collection students actually borrow.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Teach information-literacy skills appropriate to each grade.",
    "Organise book fairs, author talks and reading challenges.",
    "Curate and maintain the library collection.",
    "Run weekly class library periods and reading sessions.",
    "Manage circulation, cataloguing and digital subscriptions."
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  "enrichment": [
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      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Librarian",
      "body": "Build a reading culture — class library visits, book clubs, author events and a well-stocked, well-catalogued collection."
    },
    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a CBSE school",
      "body": "This school follows the **CBSE** framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities."
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      "q": "What is the salary for this Librarian role?",
      "a": "The salary band is shown in the \"Key facts\" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the leave policy?",
      "a": "Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter."
    },
    {
      "q": "I'm serving notice — should I still apply?",
      "a": "Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned."
    },
    {
      "q": "Are detailed lesson plans expected?",
      "a": "Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided."
    },
    {
      "q": "How long does it take to hear back after applying?",
      "a": "Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime."
    },
    {
      "q": "When are increments and bonuses given?",
      "a": "Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the average Librarian salary in Shimla?",
      "a": "Check the \"Salary snapshot\" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Librarian roles in Shimla. City tier and board affiliation move the number materially — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top of the range, state-board private schools at the base."
    },
    {
      "q": "How big are the classes?",
      "a": "Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25."
    },
    {
      "q": "When does the school want the joining date to be?",
      "a": "Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period."
    },
    {
      "q": "What qualifications are required for a Librarian?",
      "a": "Most Librarian roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply."
    }
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