Library Media Specialist (POOL)

Grapevine-Colleyville ISD; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic educational environment as a Library Media Specialist, where you'll supervise the library and STEM center while fostering students' academic skills through innovative curriculum support. This role involves providing professional learning for teachers, promoting digital citizenship, and managing resources to enhance the learning experience. If you're passionate about education and technology, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on student success and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred at hire; required within specified timeframe.
• Valid Texas teacher or librarian certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage the school library/media and STEM center.
• Provide professional learning opportunities for teachers.
• Assist students and staff in locating and interpreting information.

Skills

Instructional leadership skills

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to analyze data

Ability to instruct and manage student behavior

Education

Master's degree from an accredited college/university

Valid Texas teacher, librarian, or Technology Applications certificate

Tools

Library databases

District technology resources

Job description

Job Title: Library Media Specialist

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Principal

Pay Grade: Teacher Pay Scale

Dept./School: TBD

Date Revised: 4/2024

Primary Purpose:

Supervise and manage the school library/media, makerspace, and STEM center. Provide reading support to develop students’ academic skills using District-approved curriculum. Serve as a teacher, materials expert, and curriculum advisor to ensure that library/media, makerspace, and STEM center are involved in instructional programs of the school.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Master's degree from an accredited college/university preferred at the time of hire and required within a specified time frame.
• Valid Texas teacher, librarian, or Technology Applications certificate or endorsement preferred.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Serve as an information resource for users of library/media center materials.
• Provide professional learning opportunities for teachers on the availability and use of district technology resources.
• Promote, understand, communicate, and prepare students and staff to be good digital citizens.
• Support the campus reading program and literacy initiatives.
• Assist students, staff, parents, and community in identifying, locating, and interpreting information from various sources.
• Provide technical support to students and staff.
• Assist with student device deployment.
• Assist with management and inventory of instructional materials.
• Promote, model, and provide leadership in the selection, coordination, evaluation, and use of technology in curriculum and instruction.
• Stay current regarding laws, policies, rules, and regulations.
• Withdraw obsolete materials and equipment following district policies and procedures.
• Provide professional learning that integrates media, technology, and activities to enhance the curriculum.
• Lead in the utilization of technology.
• Attend professional development sessions and participate in campus/district committees.
• Manage and promote the makerspace.
• Inform and train teachers on new resources and equipment, facilitating their use.
• Prepare budget requests, administer library budgets, and maintain records.
• Address school/community needs through communication, involvement, and conduct.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Instructional leadership skills.
• Knowledge of district policies on instructional resources, library books, and digital resources.
• Knowledge of library databases.
• Ability to develop and deliver training to adults and students.
• Ability to instruct and manage student behavior.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze data.
• Knowledge of instructional technology, curriculum, instruction, and makerspace best practices.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Frequent district-wide and occasional statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Prolonged computer use and repetitive hand motions.

Experience:

Minimum of three years of classroom teaching experience. Reading Academy completion preferred (elementary only).