Primary Purpose:

Supervise and manage the school libraries. Provide services and resources that allow students to develop skills in locating,
evaluating, synthesizing, and using information to solve problems. Serve as teacher, materials expert, and curriculum adviser to ensure that library is involved in instructional programs of the school

 

Qualifications:

 

Education/Certification:

• Master's degree from accredited college or university
• Valid Texas librarian or learning resources specialist certificate or endorsement

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of library science
• Ability to instruct and manage student behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of cataloging processes

Experience:

 

• 2 years teaching experience
• Experience in library/media center in public school setting preferred
• Experience with use of school library cataloging software

Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instruction

1. Provide group instruction and individual guidance to students to help them locate resources and use research techniques.

2. Plan and deliver appropriate library lessons to students and with teachers grades PK-12.

3. Consult and collaborate with teachers on appropriate selection of materials for classroom instruction.

4. Serve as 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.

5. Create a fun and engaging library environment across campuses for all students.

Library Programs

6. Effectively plan a school library program to meet identified needs.

7. Manage acquisitions, processing, organizing, distribution, maintenance, and inventory of resources.

8. Coordinate development and maintenance of community literacy resources.

9. Create a library/media center environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity level and
interests of students.

 

10. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

11. Maintain library collections across district libraries following the District collection guidelines.

12. Plan and implement literacy and learning programs and events across campuses, for instance, book fairs, Read Across
America week, and Take Time to Read.

Student Management

13. Carry out discipline in accordance with board policies and administrative regulations.

14. Interact with students to promote positive attitudes toward school library.

Administration

15. Compile, budget and cost estimates based on documented program needs.

16. Utilize the purchase order system to purchase and order library supplies.

17. Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in the library/media services area.

18. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the library/media center program and make changes based on the
findings.

19. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.

Communication

20. Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.

21. Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

 

• Supervise library aide(s), student aides, and volunteers

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: Frequent district wide travel; occasional statewide travel
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress