District Librarian- HOLMSLEY & METCALF ELEMENTARY

Young World Physical Education; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 58,095 - 71,005; Full time

Job summary

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District invites applications for a District Librarian at HOLMSLEY & METCALF Elementary. Immediate start, full-time, 188-day probationary/term contract with a starting salary of $64,550.

The ideal candidate will hold a master’s degree or higher, Texas librarian certification, and demonstrate leadership in library media services, collaboration, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate.
• Two years of successful experience as a classroom teacher or school librarian.
• Texas Learning Resources Specialist or equivalent certificate.
• Proven leadership in library media services and instructional skills.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of library and information science.

Responsibilities

• Works cooperatively with district librarians to ensure a cohesive K-12 library program.
• Operates and supervises multiple libraries and maintains library budget records.
• Evaluates, selects, and orders instructional materials and digital resources.
• Provides reference service and readers’ advisory.
• Maintains cataloging, circulation, and storage systems for materials.
• Trains and supervises library staff and volunteers.
• Schedules library use to maximize access to resources.
• Teaches research skills and information literacy to students and staff.
• Collaborates with staff and librarians on resource selection and tech use.
• Keeps stakeholders informed of library program goals and activities.

Education

Master's degree or higher

Texas teaching certificate

Texas Learning Resources Specialist certificate or equivalent

Leadership in library media services

Organizational and interpersonal skills

Instruct and work with students

Job description

District Librarian – HOLMSLEY & METCALF ELEMENTARY

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District – District Wide (Cypress, Texas)

Job Details

Job ID: 5825792

Position Type: Full-Time

Starting Date: Immediately

Terms of Employment: Probationary/Term Contract: 188 days

Salary: $64,550 per year (IA-3)

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.

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 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.
• Collaborates 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 (e.g., author/illustrator visits, storytellers, book fairs, book clubs).
• Creates and maintains a positive and welcoming climate in the library.

Working Conditions

Mental and physical demands: maintain emotional control under stress; frequent standing, stooping and bending; lifting, pulling, and pushing moderate to heavy loads.

Contact Information

• Jennifer Garstecki, Coordinator of Library Services – CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
• Email: [e-mail]