QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Master's degree or higher from a recognized accredited college or university preferred;
2. Valid Texas teaching certificate;
3. Minimum of two (2) years of successful experience as a classroom teacher or school librarian;
4. A valid Texas Learning Resources Specialist certificate, Learning Resources endorsement, Professional Library Learning Resources Specialist certification, or School Librarian certificate;
5. Proven leadership in library media services and/or instructional skills to work with staff, students, families and communities;
6. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills;
7. Knowledge of library and information science; and
8. Ability to instruct and work with students.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Probationary/Term Contract: 188 days
SALARY:
$52,025. (T60)
(Teacher Classification) as set by the Board of Trustees for school year 2016-2017
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Administrative Leadership
1. Works cooperatively with other school librarians in the district to assure a cohesive K-12 Library program.
2. Operates and supervises the library.
3. Prepares, administers, and maintains accurate records related to the library budget.
4. Evaluates, selects and orders new instructional materials, digital resources, audio-visual equipment, and furniture for the library.
5. Provides reference service and readers' advisory.
6. Maintains a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all print and non-print materials.
7. Maintains an efficient system for circulation, retrieval, maintenance and storage of equipment, digital resources, and print materials.
8. Trains and supervises all library staff and library volunteers in the performance of their duties.
9. Arranges for inter-library loan of materials for staff and students.
10. Schedules the use of the library for maximum accessibility to equipment, digital resources, and print materials.
11. Weeds materials from the collection according to the district library policy and procedure manual and the CREW guidelines.
12. Coordinates the services of the school library through partnerships with public and state libraries.
13. Maintains accurate records of the library's holdings and statistics as needed.
14. Creates an appropriate climate in the library that reflects the philosophy of the school and district.
15. Participates actively in professional library organizations.
16. Is current in literature, as related to the library patrons, as well as professional literature.
17. Supports and enforces the district's acceptable use policy.
Teaching
1. Provides orientation programs.
2. Provides formal and informal instructional resources for students and staff.
3. Encourages the love of reading through book talks, reading incentives, etc.
4. Assists students in the selection of appropriate library resources.
5. Teaches research skills and inquiry methods to students and staff.
Collaboration
1. Collaborates with staff for the effective use of library services, resources, and facilities.
2. Assists staff and students in the use of technology.
3. Works cooperatively with teachers on the selection of instructional resources.
Public Relations
1. Keeps principal, staff, students and parents informed of library program goals, objectives and resources.
2. Schedules library programs to enrich students' literary experiences. (i.e. author/illustrator visits, storytellers, bookfairs, etc.)
3. Creates and maintains a positive and welcoming climate in the library.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, and bending,
Lifting, pulling and pushing moderate to heavy loads.
DEADLINE TO APPLY:
Open year round
Applications will be reviewed
Not all applicants will be interviewed
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