Library Media Specialist PK-8

Waco ISD; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Waco ISD is seeking a Library Media Specialist for PK-8 to lead information literacy initiatives, support classroom instruction, and manage the school library collection. The role requires a master's in library science (preferred), a valid Texas teaching certificate, and strong organizational, instructional, and reading advocacy skills.

You will collaborate with teachers, promote literacy, oversee resources, and participate in information access and curricular integration to boost student

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library science (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas Teaching certification.
• Valid Texas librarian certification (preferred).
• Two years of successful teaching experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with staff to develop information literacy and research skills.
• Lead reading advocacy and promote a culture of literacy.
• Oversee information access, technology use, and curricular resources.
• Manage library operations, budgeting, and collection development.
• Provide teacher support as curriculum adviser.

Skills

Information literacy

Technology integration

Reading advocacy

Staff development

Education

Master's in Library Science (preferred)

Bachelor's degree

Texas Teaching Certification (valid)

Texas Librarian Certification (preferred)

Job description

Library Media Specialist PK-8

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Job Details

Job ID: 5971554
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 26, 2026 5:00 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Job Title: Library Media Specialist PK-8
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt/Contracted
Reports To: Principal(s)
Pay Grade/Days: 102/188
Dept./School: Assigned Campus(es)
Date Revised: March 2022
Primary Purpose:
Collaborates with teaching staff in the development of student information literacy through the administration of the library media program, provides specialized instruction to students and teaching staff, and oversees the selection, organization, utilization, and maintenance of library, information and curriculum resources, in an effort to increase student academic performance. Serve as teacher, materials expert, and curriculum adviser to involve the library media center in the instructional programs of the school.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Masters degree from accredited college or university in library science (preferred)
Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university
Valid Texas Teacher certification
Valid Texas librarian certification (preferred)
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of library science
Ability to instruct and manage student behavior
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
K12 Educational Research
Expertise in using technology in instruction
Experience in leading engaging staff development
Experience in promoting literacy
Experience
Two years’ successful experience as a teacher
Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Learning and Teaching
• Fosters the development of information finding, analyzing and problem-solving skills to support investigations and encouraging students to become skilled creators of information and ideas.
• Reading Advocacy
• Promoting a love of reading culture among students and staff; maintaining a library culture that encourages reading for pleasure and professional growth; supporting school reading incentive programs, providing book talks and reading consultations for students and staff.
• Information Access and Delivery
• Collaborating with and providing instruction for students in the preparation, presentation, and evaluation of units or assignments that utilize instructional technology and information resources.
• Assisting staff and students in using knowledge meaningfully for decision making and problem solving.
• Assisting staff and students with strategies for intellectual access to information and ideas for learning (finding, judging, and using information) that they can use within and beyond school settings.
• Providing information and instruction in areas of information literacy, the Research Cycle, Acceptable Use Policy, internet safety, ethics, intellectual property and copyright, and use of educational technologies.
• Program Administration/Management
• Establishes and coordinates efficient systems to enhance the use of information resources.
• Creating and implementing procedures for library media center operations including, but not limited to: planning and evaluation, budgeting, access, student and teacher use, instruction, services, facilities, and collection development (selection, acquisition, cataloging, processing, inventory, weeding).
• Developing and maintaining a diversified library collection of print, non-print, and electronic resources to support curricular needs, the development of student literacy, and the interests of the students, using up-to-date review sources and selection practices.
• Maintaining circulation systems for library, processional, and curriculum materials.
• Creating an environment and implementing systems