Library Information Specialist

3 days ago


Cleveland, United States International Leadership of Texas Full time

Certified Librarian Media Specialists starting at $66,594*

Non-Certified Librarian Media Specialists starting at $63,960*

*All starting amounts include a $5,000 Liberty County Hiring Incentive.


Primary Purpose:

The Library Media Specialist will promote the success of all students by providing a balance between print and technology while ensuring continuous access to digital resources. The Library Media Specialist will provide leadership and expertise in the selection, acquisition, evaluation and organization of information resources and technologies in all formats, as well as expertise in the ethical use of information. The Library Media Specialist will supervise and manage the school library/media center and provide services and resources that allow students to develop skills in locating, evaluating, synthesizing, and using information to solve problems. The Library Media Specialist will serve as an instructional technology specialist to ensure the library/media center is involved in instructional programs of the campus and will assist campus principals and teachers in integration and use of instructional technology.


Qualifications: Education/Certification

  • Bachelor’s Degree (required)
  • Master’s degree from accredited college or university preferred
  • Valid Texas school librarian certificate or endorsement preferred


Special Knowledge/Skills:

  • Knowledge of library and information science
  • Ability to instruct and manage student behavior
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills


Experience:

  • Two years teaching experience
  • Experience in library/media center in public school setting preferred



Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Serve as primary instructional technology liaison for the campus.

2. Encourage the use of instructional technology and media to engage students and to improve learning, providing access to digital information resources for the entire learning community.

3. Promote cooperative planning and direct instruction to integrate curriculum with resource use and information on literacy and digital skills.

4. Maintaining frequent and timely communication to stakeholders through the school and library website, parent newsletter, e-mail, social media, and/or other formats.

5. Collaborate with teachers and others to support curriculum content, learning outcomes, student information needs, and information resources

6. Understand and model principles of intellectual freedom, information access, privacy and proprietary rights.

7. Perform library management operations including but not limited to developing, budgeting, purchasing, scheduling, managing and maintaining facilities and resources, reporting, grant writing, and overseeing circulation and inventory.

8. Implement the district standard of library procedures for classifying, cataloging, and processing various resources that facilitate computerization and resource sharing.

9. Align the school library/media center program to school, state and national program standards as described by ALA and ISTE.

10. Assist in the management of teacher & student logins for district provided software.


Additional Duties:


As assigned by Principal or Instructional Technologist


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:


  • Ability to perform a variety of tasks, ability to be flexible when asked to perform numerous tasks simultaneously, perform under deadlines and work in a calm, sensible and efficient manner • Ability to organize, coordinate and communicate effectively
  • Computer expertise in library, application software and Internet use • Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
  • Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance • Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them

Interrelations:

  • Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors
  • Will be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks
  • Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy
  • Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues
  • Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service


Employee Punctuality and Appearance:


  • In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave
  • Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee’s supervisor
  • All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of ILTexas and is appropriate for their position


Supervisory Responsibilities:


None


Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking

Lifting: May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist non-ambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive and other classroom equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours

Environment: Exposure to biological hazards

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress




This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.



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