School Library & Media Specialist: Empower Learning

Young World Physical Education; Waller (TX); On-site; USD 56,700 - 69,300; Full time

Job summary

Waller Independent School District seeks a Librarian/Media Specialist for Schultz Junior High School in Waller, Texas. The role directs the school library, supports instructional programs, and serves as a teacher and curriculum adviser to integrate library resources into classrooms.

Requires a Master’s degree, Texas librarian certificate, and GT certification preferred. Prior teaching and library/media center experience in public schools is desirable.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university (for individuals certified after 1/23/2001).
• Valid Texas librarian or learning resources specialist certificate or endorsement.
• Gifted and Talented (GT) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide group instruction and individual guidance to students and other library users to help them locate resources and use research techniques.
• Work with teachers to convey appropriate use of materials and help schedule materials for classroom instructional use.
• Design, develop, and present staff development for teachers on the availability and use of campus and district learning resources.
• Promote equity, access, and intellectual freedom within the space and beyond, including 24-hour access to the online library catalog and digital resources.
• Plan and implement an effective school library program; create a conducive learning environment.
• Make recommendations for acquisitions and manage processing, organizing, distribution, maintenance, and inventory of resources.
• Assist teachers in curriculum guides, lesson plans, and bibliographies.
• Develop and maintain up-to-date resource files and schedules; coordinate community resources.
• Encourage community and parent involvement and evaluate the program for improvements.
• Carry out student discipline per policies and promote digital citizenship and copyright adherence.
• Compile budgets and reports; maintain required records and comply with laws and district policies.

Skills

Library science

Educational technology

Behavior management

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree

Texas librarian certificate

GT certification preferred

Job description

Waller Independent School District seeks a Librarian/Media Specialist for Schultz Junior High School in Waller, Texas. The role directs the school library, supports instructional programs, and serves as a teacher and curriculum adviser to integrate library resources into classrooms.

Requires a Master’s degree, Texas librarian certificate, and GT certification preferred. Prior teaching and library/media center experience in public schools is desirable.