District Librarian

District Librarian

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District District Wide - Cypress, Texas (Open in Google Maps)

• Job : 5631174
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Apr 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately
• Position Type: Full-Time

• Master's degree or higher from a recognized accredited college or university;
• Valid Texas teaching certificate;
• Minimum of two (2) years of successful experience as a classroom teacher or school librarian;
• A valid Texas Learning Resources Specialist certificate, Learning Resources endorsement, Professional Library Learning Resources Specialist certification, or School Librarian certificate;
• Proven leadership in library media services and/or instructional skills to work with staff, students, families, and communities;
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills;
• Knowledge of library and information science;
• Ability to instruct and work with students.

Probationary/Term

Contract:

188 days

$64,550 IA-3
Salary Range (based on experience) as set by the Board of Trustees for the school year

• Works cooperatively with other school librarians in the district to assure a cohesive K-12 Library program.
• Operates and supervises multiple libraries with varied support.
• Prepares, administers, and maintains accurate records related to the library budget.
• Evaluates, selects and orders new instructional materials, digital resources, equipment, and furniture for the library.
• Provides reference service and readers’ advisory.
• Maintains an efficient system for cataloging, circulation, retrieval, maintenance and storage of library materials.
• Trains and supervises all library staff and library volunteers in the performance of their duties.
• Arranges for inter-library loan of materials.
• Schedules the use of the library for maximum accessibility to equipment, digital resources, print materials, and library space.
• Weeds materials from the collection according to the district library policy.
• Maintains accurate records of the library’s holdings and statistics, as needed.
• Creates an appropriate climate in the library that reflects the philosophy of the school and district.
• Participates actively in professional library organizations.
• Sustains knowledge of current literature, as related to the library patrons, as well as the professional library.

• Provides orientation programs.
• Provides formal and informal instruction of library resources for students and staff.
• Encourages the love of reading through book talks, reading incentives, etc.
• Assists students in the selection of library resources.
• Teaches research skills and inquiry methods to students and staff through whole group instruction and/or individually.
• Promotes the critical role of information literacy and essential skills needed for a 21st-century learner.

• Collaborates with staff for effective use of library services, resources, and facilities.
• Assists staff and students in the use of technology.
• Works cooperatively with staff on the selection of instructional resources.
• Collaboration with other librarians as needed.

• Keeps principal, staff, students and parents informed of library program goals, objectives, and resources.
• Schedules library programs to enrich students' literary experiences (i.e. author/illustrator visits, storytellers, book fairs, book clubs, etc.).
• Creates and maintains a positive and welcoming climate in the library.

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping and bending.

Lifting, pulling, and pushing moderate to heavy loads.

• Jennifer Garstecki , Coordinator of Library Services
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