Librarian

Overview

Librarian – Del Valle High School, Del Valle Independent School District, Del Valle, Texas. Open in Google Maps.

Job : 5737322

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Primary

Purpose:

Provide visionary leadership in learning resources and instructional support to work with students, faculties, families and communities. Provide all students and faculty with an enriched library environment containing a wide variety and range of materials that will invite intellectual growth, promote literacy and technology integration into the teaching and learning process. Provide services and resources that allow students opportunities to develop skills in locating, evaluating, synthesizing and using information to solve problems.

Education/Certification

Valid Texas librarian certification or be actively enrolled in an accredited university program with a minimum of six (6) completed hours

Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50
) paid by employee.

Required Experience:

Three (3) years teaching experience

Knowledge/

Skills:

Knowledge of current library practices

Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills

Competence in use of current library technology

Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and learning

Professionalism

The Educators' Code of Ethics is set forth in Texas Administrative Code to provide rules for standard practices and ethical conduct toward students, professional colleagues, school officials, parents, and members of the community.

• Rule §247.1 Purpose and Scope;
  Definitions
• Rule §247.2 Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators

Organization Management

The librarian manages administrative, fiscal, and facilities functions responsibly through activities such as the following:

• Processes and arranges resources according to standard library practices.
• Creates and maintains a balanced collection of information resources by using standard selection tools, consultation with students and faculty, as well as collection and curriculum analysis.
• Manages the use, distribution, maintenance, and inventory of library media center resources and equipment.
• Coordinates the acquisition and use of instructional materials from outside sources, such as Education Service Center, instructional television, and other schools.
• Provides fair and equitable access to library facilities and resources through appropriate scheduling.
• Develops and administers library budget according to priorities of the instructional program, established guidelines and district business practices.
• Maintains systematic records and data as well as compile periodic reports to facilitate program evaluation.
• Acquires, organizes, and manages information for use in a creative and exemplary library program.
• Advocates access to resources and information during and beyond the instructional day and school year.
• Creates a library environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Coordinates and manages all activities pertaining to the library such as author visits, book fairs, or specific literacy programming, etc.
• Works collaboratively with district administration and other librarians in the district to ensure an aligned K-12 library program through attendance and participation in library meetings.
• Performs ongoing collection development and withdrawal of library materials in accordance with DVISD policies.
• Manages the acquisition, processing, organization, distribution, maintenance, and inventory of all campus library resources.
• Conducts annual library inventory; compile and submit annual data for campus library report to campus principal.

Instructional Management

The librarian promotes improvement of instruction through activities such as the following:

• Promotes the integration of curriculum, resources, and teaching strategies, particularly as it relates to the integration of information literacy, inquiry, technology and the TEKS.
• Plan, teach, and evaluate…