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School Librarian

4 months ago

Grand Prairie, United States International Leadership of Texas Full time

This is for the 2024 - 2025 School Year

Start Date August 5th, 2024

Grand Prairie, Tx 76065


Primary Purpose:


Direct the operation of 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. 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:


Instruction

1. Provide group instruction and individual guidance to students and other library users to help them locate resources and use research techniques. Serve as an information resource for users of library/media center materials.


2. Work with teachers to convey appropriate use of materials and help schedule materials for classroom instructional use. Encourage the appropriate use of video programing and other media for educational purposes.


3. Design, develop, and present staff development for teachers on the availability and use of campus and district learning resources.


Library Programs

4. Plan and implement an effective school library program that meets identified needs and create a library/media center environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity level and interests of students.


5. Make recommendations for acquisitions and manage the the processing, organizing, distribution, maintenance, and inventory of library/media resources.


6. Assist teachers in preparation of bibliographies and curriculum guides.


7. Develop and maintain up-to-date resource files including instructional program schedules and other community resources.


8. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.


9. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the library/media center program and make changes based on the findings.


Student Management


10. Carry out student discipline in accordance with board policies and administrative regulations.


Administration

11. Compile, budget and cost estimates based on documented program needs.


12. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.


13. Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.


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


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


Supervisory Responsibilities: None.


Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:


Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard library equipment including imaging equipment; standard instruction equipment


Posture: Regular sitting, standing, kneeling, squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting


Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; regular overhead reaching; climbing ladders


Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds); occasional moderate lifting and carrying (15– 44 pounds)


Environment: Work inside; work alone; exposure to biological and chemical hazards such as mold and dust


Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruption; maintain emotional control under stress