This posting is for the 2024-2025 school year.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Texas Certified Librarian or Learning Resources Specialist certificate or endorsement and/or Texas Certified EC-4 or EC-6 Generalist or in an Alternative Certification Program and eligible to be hired. 
• Additional certification required: ESL
• Knowledge of library science
• Ability to instruct and manage student behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

 

REQUIREMENTS:

Provide group instruction and individual guidance to students; consult with teachers on the appropriate use of materials and schedules; serve as an information resource for users of library/media center materials and provide staff development opportunities for teachers on the availability and use of campus and district learning resources, etc.

 

 

1. Works cooperatively with other school librarians in the district to ensure a cohesive K-12 Library program.
2. Operates and supervises the library.
3. Prepares, administers, and maintains accurate records related to the library budget.
4. Evaluates, selects and orders new instructional materials, digital resources, equipment, and furniture for the library.
5. Provides reference service and readers’ advisory.
6. Maintains a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all print and non-print materials.
7. Maintains an efficient system for circulation, retrieval, maintenance and storage of equipment, digital resources, and print materials.
8. Trains and supervises all library staff and library volunteers in the performance of their duties.
9. Arranges for inter-library loan of materials.
10. Schedules the use of the library for maximum accessibility to equipment, digital resources, print materials, and library space.
11. Weeds materials from the collection according to the district library policy and procedure manual and the CREW guidelines.
12. Coordinates the services of the school library through partnerships with public and state
13. Maintains accurate records of the library’s holdings and statistics, as needed.
14. Creates an appropriate climate in the library that reflects the philosophy of the school and district.
15. Participates actively in professional library organizations.
16. Sustains knowledge of current literature, as related to the library patrons, as well as the professional library.
17. Supports and enforces the district’s acceptable use policy.

Teaching

1. Provides orientation programs.
2. Provides formal and informal instruction of library resources for students and staff.
3. Encourages the love of reading through book talks, reading incentives, etc.
4. Assists students in the selection of library resources.
5. Teaches research skills and inquiry methods to students and staff through whole group instruction and/or individually.
6. Promotes the critical role of information literacy and essential skills needed for a 21st-century learner.

 Collaboration

1. Collaborates with staff for effective use of library services, resources, and facilities.
2. Assists staff and students in the use of technology.
3. Works cooperatively with *staff on the selection of instructional resources.
4. *Collaborates with other librarians to plan effective library programs.

Public Relations

1. Keeps principal, staff, students and parents informed of library program goals, objectives, and resources.
2. Schedules library programs to enrich students' literary experiences. (i.e. author/illustrator visits, storytellers, book fairs, book clubs, etc.)
3. Creates and maintains a positive and welcoming climate in the library.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping and bending.

Lifting, pulling, and pushing moderate to heavy loads