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Job Description
Primary Purpose:
Supervise a dynamic and functional library media center and program based on the Texas School Library Standards that is actively involved in the instructional program of the school; provide instruction assistance and leadership so that patrons effectively retrieve evaluate and utilize information as well as develop a love of reading and lifelong learning.
Education/Certification:
- Bachelors degree or Masters degree from accredited college or university
- Valid Texas librarian or learning resources specialist certificate or endorsement
- Minimum two years classroom teaching experience in public and/or approved private education
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Utilize a variety of library and cataloging software
- Proficient in working with media/computer technologies
- Utilize a variety of library and cataloging software
- Effective communication public relations and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills
Minimum Experience:
Two years classroom teaching experience.
Essential Job Functions
LearnerCentered Teaching and Learning:
- Demonstrate knowledge of TEKS when collaborating with teachers to integrate district curriculum goals with library instruction.
- Differentiate instructional strategies according to multiple learning styles and students skill and knowledge levels.
- Provide ongoing instruction and training in the effective use of all library resources for all students staff families and community members.
- Provide reading programs throughout the year to encourage students to develop a lifelong appreciation of literature.
- Collaborate and model with teachers to assist students in developing 21st century literacy skills using research and information problemsolving strategies.
- Facilitate access use and integration of technology to enrich the curriculum and enhance learning.
- Collect and use statistical data from monthly reports and collection analysis to implement change and target growth in the library program.
- Teacher will create and implement lesson plans and instruction to intentionally address areas of learning loss due to the COVID19 pandemic and students learning remotely.
LearnerCentered Program Leadership and Management
- Demonstrate effective leadership strategies and interpersonal communication skills to promote achievement of library program goals.
- Complete reports budget expenditures and material cataloging according to district state and national guidelines.
- Demonstrate integrity and ethics by complying with policies regulations and legislation regarding copyright plagiarism internet access and other legal issues (also Standard III).
- Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district department and content goals.
- Seek to identify and expand services to students and staff.
- Research district policy precedent and current practices prior to taking action.
- Utilize time management and daily routines to efficiently oversee the successful use of library resources.
- Meet supervisors task completion deadlines while maintaining punctuality in daily work times appointments and meetings.
- Participate in annual review based on librarianship
LearnerCentered Technology and Information Access
- Demonstrate proficient levels of technology applications in the library program.
- Participate in district and state technology initiatives.
LearnerCentered Library Environment
- Provide a userfriendly environment which is attractive wellorganized and safe for all stakeholders such as students staff administrators coworkers and other members in the community.
- Select and order library materials according to the districts board approved selection policy in order to provide a balanced and uptodate collection that reflects
- Student Interests
- Independent Reading Needs
- Also Standard VI
- Promote access to resources and information during and beyond the instructional day
- Identify and stay upto date by participating in professional development activities that are aligned with district campus library goals.
Standard LearnerCentered Connections to the Community
- Promote library activities that offer families the opportunity to participate in school activities and their childrens educations.
- Partner with the local public library to encourage participation in summer reading programs and other literacy events.
- Invite community members to participate in library partnership activities multicultural programs and displays.
LearnerCentered Information Science and Librarianship
- Maintain and the campus collection using district guidelines.
- Uphold and enforce school rules administrative regulations and state and local board policy.
- Utilize established cataloging standards and district cataloging software tools to catalog new materials and maintain MARC records.
- Stay current on age level appropriate literature by participating in the district literature publisher review.
- Encourage students to abide by safedigital citizenship rules as directed by district policy
- Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise clerical aide(s) student aides and volunteers.
Equipment used:
Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment
Working Conditions
The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress
Work with frequent interruptions
Physical Demands:
Lifting 1544 pounds)
Carrying 1544 pounds)
Sitting
Standing
Bending/Stooping
Kneeling
Pushing/Pulling
Repetitive hand motions
Keyboarding/mouse
Speaking clearly
Hearing
Environmental Factors:
Work inside/outside
Exposure to noise
Work prolonged or irregular hours
Employment Type
Full-Time
