Librarian

About the position

The Librarian will supervise and manage the school library/media center, providing services and resources that enable students to develop skills in locating, evaluating, synthesizing, and using information to solve problems. The role involves serving as a teacher, materials expert, and curriculum adviser to integrate the library/media center into the instructional programs of the school.

Responsibilities

• Effectively plan the school library program to meet identified needs.
• Provide group instruction and individual user guidance for students in location of resources and use of research techniques.
• Consult and plan with teachers on appropriate use and convenient scheduling of materials for classroom instruction.
• Inform users of library/media center materials and provide staff development opportunities for teachers in the availability and utilization of local and district learning resources.
• Assist in the preparation of bibliographies and curriculum guides.
• Manage the acquisition, procession, organization, distribution, maintenance, and inventory of resources.
• Assist in the use of technology to access information.
• Coordinate the development and maintenance of the community resources file.
• Maintain schedules for instructional television programs and encourage the use of video programs for educational purposes.
• Compile budget and cost estimates based upon documented program needs.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and the local board in the area of library/media services.
• Present for students a positive role model that supports the mission of the school district.
• Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
• Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, students and parents.
• Assess and respond to needs related to job responsibilities.
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the library/media program and implement changes based on the finding.
• Coordinate school incentive programs.
• Conference with teachers to coordinate planning among grade levels and teams of teachers.
• Create a library/media center environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Administer discipline in accordance with Board policies and administrative regulations.
• Interact with students to promote positive attitudes toward the school.
• Develop professional skills appropriate to job assignment.
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Articulate the district's mission and goals in the area of library/media services to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
• Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those identified needs.
• Demonstrate the use of appropriate and effective techniques for community and parent involvement.
• Attendance at work is an essential function.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or designee.

Requirements

• Experience in library/media center in public school setting preferred.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Master's degree (for individuals certified after January 23, 2001).
• Valid Texas librarian or learning resources specialist certificate or endorsement.
• Valid Texas driver's license.
• Eligible for coverage under the District's vehicle insurance program.
• Knowledge of library science.
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.