Teaching Librarian & Information Literacy Coach

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas ISD seeks a Library Media Specialist to lead the school library program under Library Media Services. You will supervise the library/media center, integrate resources with instructional programs, and teach students to locate, evaluate, synthesize, and use information for 21st-century skills.

You will collaborate with teachers, plan strategically, promote ethical information use, and oversee staff and budget-related tasks to ensure a dynamic, standards-aligned library program that supports

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a directly related field with valid Texas Library certification, Master’s degree preferred.
• Two years minimally as a highly qualified teacher; bilingual skills a plus.
• Working knowledge of library and information science.
• Demonstrated ability to instruct and manage students in a varied environment.
• Demonstrated strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world
• Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession

Responsibilities

• Use TEKs/SEs as the basis for instruction and provide group instruction and individual guidance to students in locating resources and using research techniques.
• Prepare strategic plans to meet School Library Programs: Standards and Guidelines for Texas.
• Consult with teachers on appropriate use of materials and scheduling of materials for classroom instruction.
• Model and promote collaborative planning, cooperative teaching, and direct instruction as determined by learners’ needs and state curriculum standards.
• Promote ethical use of resources and instruct students in locating, gathering, selecting, synthesizing, and evaluating information.
• Provide ongoing learning opportunities for students and staff that foster engagement in information literacy and technology integration.
• Supervise Media Assistant(s) and student aides; manage multiple interruptions.
• Provide instructional access to resources through flexible scheduling and an environment conducive to learning.
• Maintain a balanced, current, diverse collection in line with district policies.
• Oversee budgeting, purchasing, scheduling, facilities, inventory, and staff volunteers.
• Encourage inter-library loan to extend access beyond campus.
• Support academic rigor by teaching research and information processing skills for college and workforce readiness.
• Collaborate with community and libraries to promote shared goals for students.
• Carry out disciplinary policies and uphold safe learning environments.
• Promote student autonomy in choosing materials for learning and enjoyment.
• Stay abreast of information culture and integrate it into the library program.
• Exhibit clear communication through various modalities and comply with laws and policies.
• Evaluate the library program continually and implement data-driven improvements.

Skills

Teaching

Organization

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Texas Library certification

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Dallas ISD seeks a Library Media Specialist to lead the school library program under Library Media Services. You will supervise the library/media center, integrate resources with instructional programs, and teach students to locate, evaluate, synthesize, and use information for 21st-century skills.

You will collaborate with teachers, plan strategically, promote ethical information use, and oversee staff and budget-related tasks to ensure a dynamic, standards-aligned library program that supports