Regional Library & Volunteer Coordinator

Job Title: Regional Library & Volunteer Coordinator

Retirees of the Texas Teachers Retirement System (TRS) may apply.Consistent with district policy SD-7.17 Employment of Retirees selected applicants are responsible for reimbursing the district through payroll deduction for the current rate of all TRS pension or TRS Care surcharges. As of September 1 2025 the TRS pension surcharge rate is 16.5% and the TRS Care surcharge is $535/month.

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Group: A35Salary Plan

Primary Purpose: Assist in directing and monitoring the operation of the school library/media centers. 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/media center is involved in instructional programs of the school. Coordinate volunteer recruitment and participation and act as a liaison with local public libraries.

Qualifications

Education/Certification/Experience:

Bachelors degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE).

Five years full-time wage-earning librarian teaching or volunteer recruitment experience.

Masters degree is preferred and may be substituted for two years of the required five years full-time wage-earning experience.

Texas State Board forEducator Certification (SBEC) Librarian Learning Resources Specialist or Teaching certificate preferred.

Five years full-time wage-earning librarian experience.

Experience in a correctional environment preferred.

This position requires personal technology that will enable the completion of job duties and responsibilities when working remotely.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to convey ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

Skill in the use ofcomputersoftware necessary to organize and maintain library files data inventory and reports.

Ability to remain current in library practices and developments as relates to educational and instructional research and materials applicable to school library programs.

Knowledge of library policies procedures and regulations.

Ability to use existing and emerging technologies to support and assist staff and students.

Knowledge of library and information science.

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Serve as instructional resource consultant and materials specialist to principles teachers unit library staff and incarcerated students.

2. Assist with developing and maintaininga balanced collection appropriate to the needs of theassignedincarcerated student population and assist in selecting library books periodicals and materials to be purchased for assigned units.

with training incarcerated student library aides and librarian assistants for assigned units in coordination with Regional and Unit Principal.

4. Advise principal of library material equipment and instructional needs for assigned units.

5. Assist in library inventories and budgets. Prepare maintain and report appropriate unit records on circulation inventory and newspapers and magazines for assigned units.

6. Maintain organize and supervise the circulation of library materials; recommend unit library procedures and regulations for assigned units.

7. Coordinate volunteer participation and act as a liaison with the local public libraries to extend programs and services.

8. Assist in the development of programs that promote job or life skills.

9. Assist with the development and maintenance of various training manuals.

10. Coordinate effectively with other agencies and/or TDCJ departments to improve the quality of district programs.

11. Design develop and present effective campus and district-level staff development on library strategies and the use of volunteers.

12. Perform other duties as assigned.

Policy reports and Law:

13. Maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive information receivedin the performance of the job duties.

14. Perform duties in a professional manner through daily punctual attendance at location of work assignment.

15. Follow Windham School District policies and procedures in completing assigned job duties.

duties in a professional ethical and responsible manner as defined in 19 TAC Chapter 247 Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.

Supervisor Responsibilities:None

Working Conditions:

Additional Requirements With or Without Reasonable Accommodation:

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate (verbal and written) ability to instruct ability to speak ability to reason ability to compile data ability to interpret policy ability to interpret procedures and data ability to concentrate ability to memorize ability to alphabetize ability to understand verbal and written instructions ability to organize ability to analyze ability to maintain emotional control ability to maintain confidentiality ability to work with frequent interruptions.

Physical Demands:

Ability to perform full duties of position lift and carry up to 30 pounds walking sitting standing climbing stairs and ramps kneeling stooping reaching hearing (with aid) visual acuity speaking travel by car van or airplane driving of car/van distinguishing colors occasional prolonged and irregular work hours.

Environmental Demands:

Work inside and outside noise radiant/electrical energy work alone work with others around machines with moving parts and objects possible exposure to microwaves in use exposure to hot and cold temperatures exposure to dust and cleaning chemicals.

**The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Required Experience:

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