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    "description": "Immediate opening: Librarian at PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya Jakhoo Hills Shimla in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya Jakhoo Hills Shimla, established 1964, is a senior secondary campus in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. About the role: the Librarian sits in the support function and handles the assigned tasks daily. The role demands reliability, punctuality, and a service-oriented attitude. 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. Candidate requirements:\n- Prior experience in a similar institutional role.\n- Disciplined daily presence and good personal grooming.\n- Comfortable working in a child-safe environment.\n- Cooperative attitude towards supervisors and team members.\n- Willing to learn and follow the school's protocols. Benefits and culture:\n- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹1.8 LPA – ₹3.8 LPA).\n- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.\n- Professional development through workshops and internal training.\n- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.\n- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya Jakhoo Hills Shimla. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.",
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  "descriptionText": "Immediate opening: Librarian at PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya Jakhoo Hills Shimla in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya Jakhoo Hills Shimla, established 1964, is a senior secondary campus in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. About the role: the Librarian sits in the support function and handles the assigned tasks daily. The role demands reliability, punctuality, and a service-oriented attitude. 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. Candidate requirements:\n• Prior experience in a similar institutional role.\n• Disciplined daily presence and good personal grooming.\n• Comfortable working in a child-safe environment.\n• Cooperative attitude towards supervisors and team members.\n• Willing to learn and follow the school's protocols. Benefits and culture:\n• Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹1.8 LPA – ₹3.8 LPA).\n• Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.\n• Professional development through workshops and internal training.\n• A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.\n• Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya Jakhoo Hills Shimla. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.",
  "aboutTheRole": "We need a Librarian who can turn the library into the most-used room in the school — through programmes, displays and a smart collection.",
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    "Run weekly class library periods and reading sessions.",
    "Curate and maintain the library collection.",
    "Organise book fairs, author talks and reading challenges.",
    "Teach information-literacy skills appropriate to each grade.",
    "Mentor a reading club or student library team."
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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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  ],
  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "How do I apply for this Librarian vacancy?",
      "a": "Apply through this page using your School Jobs India profile. Complete your profile first (qualifications, experience, references) — schools shortlist faster when the basics are in place."
    },
    {
      "q": "What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?",
      "a": "Staff transport with defined pickup points, a women-first evening drop policy, CCTV coverage in corridors and staff areas, and an active Internal Complaints Committee are the norm at most established Indian schools. Ask HR for the specific route serving your locality."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is English fluency required?",
      "a": "Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected."
    },
    {
      "q": "What questions are asked in a Librarian interview?",
      "a": "Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the \"Interview questions & answers\" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them."
    },
    {
      "q": "How will I know if my application is being reviewed?",
      "a": "Every status change (viewed, shortlisted, interview scheduled, offered) is pushed to your dashboard and email. Turn on job alerts for the same role in the same city so you don't lose momentum if this one pauses."
    },
    {
      "q": "Do I have to work weekends?",
      "a": "Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off."
    },
    {
      "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": "Is there a probation period?",
      "a": "Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification."
    },
    {
      "q": "What non-teaching duties are expected?",
      "a": "Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the salary for this Librarian role?",
      "a": "Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience."
    }
  ]
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