Librarian

Education/Certification

• Master's degree from accredited college or university (for individuals certified after 1/23/2001)
• Certified by the State of Texas to teach in any subject area

• Knowledge of library and information science
• Knowledge of how to guide students in selecting books appropriate for their reading level and interest
• Knowledge of technology and digital literacy
• Ability to instruct and manage student behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Student achievement is the objective of school library programs. The role of the school librarian is to self‑assess and strategically plan to align the library program to State standards. Librarians influence student learning of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in all curriculum areas through providing resources and instruction, and through collaboratively planning and presenting lessons with teachers.

Librarians support student success in learning TEKS through the following:

• Identification of existing library resources (print and electronic) that support curriculum;
• Providing access to library resources for curriculum support;
• Alignment of learning objectives of the library's information literacy program with TEKS student expectations;
• Collaboration with classroom teachers to design and deliver instruction for curriculum support;
• Design of professional development for administrations, classroom faculty, and overall school community as prescribed by the Curriculum and Instruction department.

Principal and Director of Library Media Services

• Provide group instruction and individual guidance to students and other library users to help them locate resources and use research techniques. Serve as an information resource for users of library/media center materials.
• Work with teachers to convey appropriate use of materials and help schedule materials for classroom instructional use. Teach students how to self‑select appropriate texts.
• Design, develop, and present staff development for teachers on the availability and use of campus and district learning resources.

• Plan and implement an effective school library program that meets identified needs and create a library/media center environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity level and interests of students.
• Use data to make recommendations for acquisitions and manage the processing, organizing, distribution, maintenance, and inventory of library/media resources.
• Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the library/media center program and materials based on Texas State Library and Archives Commission and make changes based on the findings.

• Engage, direct, and encourage students individually and in groups in accordance with board policies and administrative regulations.

• Analyze and interpret data pertaining to library programs and materials.
• Curate the library collection through selection and deselection of resources as per Texas State Library and Archives Commission mandatory collection standards and CCISD Board policy in order to provide a balanced, current, and relevant collection of print and electronic resources.
• Manage the school library program budgets to ensure the materials, programs, and resources available to students and staff foster growth in factual knowledge, literary appreciation, aesthetic values, and societal standards.
• Chair campus selection committee to ensure all library acquisitions are in compliance with standards.
• Serve as needed on District Reconsideration Committees to reevaluate library materials.
• Conduct an annual inventory of the library collection to provide continuous review evaluation and weeding of the collection.

• Create and model techniques that demonstrate leadership in technology, information acquisition and collaboration with the learning community.
• Assist campus administration and campus Technology Steward with distribution and organization.

• Direct the work of paraprofessional…