ES Librarian

Primary Purpose: 

Supervise and manage the school library/media center. 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. 

Education / Certification: 

1. Master’s Degree from accredited college or university (for individuals certified after January 23, 2001). 
2. Valid Texas librarian or learning resources specialist certificate or endorsement. 

Special Knowledge / Skills: 

1. Knowledge of library science. 
2. Ability to instruct and manage student behavior. 
3. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. 

Experience / Other Requirements: 

1. One year of experience in library/media center in a public school setting is preferred. 

Major Responsibilities and Duties: 

Instruction 

1. Provide group instruction and individual guidance to students to help them locate resources and use research techniques. 
2. Consult teachers on appropriate use of materials and help them schedule materials for classroom instruction. 
3. Serve as information resource for users of library/media center materials and provide staff development opportunities for teachers on the availability and use of campus and district learning resources. 

Library Programs 

1. Effectively plan school library program to meet identified needs. 
2. Assist in preparation of bibliographies and curriculum guides. 
3. Manage acquisitions, processing, organizing, distribution, maintenance, and inventory of resources. 
4. Coordinate development and maintenance of community resource file. 
5. Maintain schedules for instructional television programs and encourage use of video programs for educational purposes. 
6. Create a library/media center environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity level and interests of students. 
7. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement. 

Student Management 

1. Carry out discipline in accordance with board policies and administrative regulations. 
2. Interact with students to promote positive attitudes toward school library. 

Administration 

1. Compile, budget and cost estimates based on documented program needs. 
2. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required. 
3. Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in the library/media services area. 
4. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the library/media center program and make changes based on the findings. 
5. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations. 

Communication 

1. Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors. 
2. Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents. 
3. Responsible for properly maintaining district records, adhering to all policies set forth by the district for records maintenance ad learning the records retention schedule for department records. 
4. Performs other duties as assigned. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

Supervise assigned staff members.  

Working Conditions: 

The physical demands described here 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.  

1. Maintain emotional control under stress.   
2. Climbing, stretching, frequent lifting of books, boxes.