Librarian

Ysleta Independent School District•El Paso, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Manage the operation of the library and serve as a master teacher, materials expert, and technology/curriculum leader. Provide leadership in instructional strategies, library administration, material selection, and technology implementation and utilization. Adhere to federal and state laws, as well as, district policies, procedures and regulations. Plan and use appropriate instructional strategies, activities, and resources for distance or virtual learning that reflect an understanding of the learning styles and needs of assigned students according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations. Be available by phone, email, or video conferencing during regular school business hours to confer with district personnel, students, and/or parents. Participate in meetings as required and/or coordinated by supervisors. Utilize the workday to plan, prepare, implement, and evaluate student work, lessons and activities. Communicate with students and parents for a minimum of one time per week via phone, email, website, educator communication app, or video/virtual conferencing. Respond to all correspondence from parents and students within the next business day of receipt. Create a virtual classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Valid Texas school librarian certificate or endorsement
Two years teaching experience, preferred.
Must possess strong organizational, communications, computer, and public relations skills
Possess excellent interpersonal & technological skills.
Texas or New Mexico driver’s license
Insurable by the district’s auto liability insurance carrier.

Nice To Haves

Two years teaching experience

Responsibilities

Through the use of effective classroom management strategies, create a nurturing, safe library environment that is positive and conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity level and interests of students.
Participate in the curriculum development process to support academic achievement and utilize effective instructional strategies to teach information literacy, online safety, and the use of library materials to students.
Support students in reading for different purposes and promote reading and inquiry learning as essential lifelong skills.
Stay current on trends in librarianship in order to provide effective instruction to students on a variety of literacy skills.
Lead and curate staff development for teachers on the availability and innovative use of digital/print resources and technology.
Provide sources of information outside the physical library such as 24/7 online resources, digital content, and interlibrary loan.
Collaborate with stakeholders when making decisions for classroom reading materials.
Make recommendations for acquisitions and manage the processing, organizing, distribution, maintenance, and inventory of library media resources.
Apply knowledge of collection development and utilize district policy in selecting materials and equipment for the school.
Collaborate with the Innovative Technology Teacher (ITT) to deploy and maintain student devices and support the latest innovations in teaching and learning technology.
Compile budget and estimate costs, maintain and file all reports, invoices, records, and other documents required based on program needs and state guidelines to evaluate program efficiency.
Develop and coordinate an annual evaluation of the library media program, share with campus leadership, and make changes based on findings.
Direct the work of library aides, student aides, and volunteers.
Comply with campus, district, and state policies and procedures as appropriate.
Attendance at the work site is required to meet essential functions of the job.
Participate in professional development activities as required by the district.
Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties; support district/department goals.
Maintain a professional code of ethics and perform other duties as assigned.