District Librarian

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 58,095 - 71,005; Full time

Job summary

A Texas school district is seeking a qualified candidate for the role of Library Media Specialist. This position requires a Master's degree, valid Texas teaching certification, and at least two years of successful teaching or library experience. The role involves collaborating with staff to enhance library services, managing library operations, and providing instruction on information literacy. Candidates should possess strong organizational and communication skills. Salary offered is $64,550 annually with a probationary contract of 188 days.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher from a recognized accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate.
• Minimum of two years of successful experience as a classroom teacher or school librarian.

Responsibilities

• Works cooperatively with other school librarians and supervises multiple libraries.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records related to the library budget.
• Provides formal and informal instruction of library resources for students and staff.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership in library media services

Knowledge of library and information science

Instruction skills

Education

Master's degree or higher

Valid Texas teaching certificate

Texas Learning Resources Specialist certificate or equivalent

Job description

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher from a recognized accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate.
• Minimum of two (2) years of successful experience as a classroom teacher or school librarian.
• A valid Texas Learning Resources Specialist certificate, Learning Resources endorsement, Professional Library Learning Resources Specialist certification, or School Librarian certificate.
• Proven leadership in library media services and/or instructional skills to work with staff, students, families, and communities.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of library and information science.
• Ability to instruct and work with students.

Terms Of Employment

Probationary/Term Contract: 188 days

Salary

$64,550 IA-3

Salary Range (based on experience) as set by the Board of Trustees for the school year

Essential Functions

Administrative Leadership

• Works cooperatively with other school librarians in the district to assure a cohesive K-12 Library program.
• Operates and supervises multiple libraries with varied support.
• Prepares, administers, and maintains accurate records related to the library budget.
• Evaluates, selects and orders new instructional materials, digital resources, equipment, and furniture for the library.
• Provides reference service and readers’ advisory.
• Maintains an efficient system for cataloging, circulation, retrieval, maintenance and storage of library materials.
• Trains and supervises all library staff and library volunteers in the performance of their duties.
• Arranges for inter-library loan of materials.
• Schedules the use of the library for maximum accessibility to equipment, digital resources, print materials, and library space.
• Weeds materials from the collection according to the district library policy.
• Maintains accurate records of the library’s holdings and statistics, as needed.
• Creates an appropriate climate in the library that reflects the philosophy of the school and district.
• Participates actively in professional library organizations.
• Sustains knowledge of current literature, as related to the library patrons, as well as the professional library.

Teaching

• Provides orientation programs.
• Provides formal and informal instruction of library resources for students and staff.
• Encourages the love of reading through book talks, reading incentives, etc.
• Assists students in the selection of library resources.
• Teaches research skills and inquiry methods to students and staff through whole group instruction and/or individually.
• Promotes the critical role of information literacy and essential skills needed for a 21st-century learner.

Collaboration

• Collaborates with staff for effective use of library services, resources, and facilities.
• Assists staff and students in the use of technology.
• Works cooperatively with staff on the selection of instructional resources.
• Collaboration with other librarians as needed.

Public Relations

• Keeps principal, staff, students and parents informed of library program goals, objectives, and resources.
• Schedules library programs to enrich students' literary experiences. (i.e. author/illustrator visits, storytellers, book fairs, book clubs, etc.)
• 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.