Secondary Librarian; SY

Irving ISD Irving HS - Irving, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job : 5945453

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 4, 2027

IRVING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

SECONDARY LIBRARIAN

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Librarian

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Campus Principal & Director of Digital and Learning Resources

PAY GRADE: In Accordance with the Board-approved Salary Schedule (195 days)

DEPARTMENT: Leadership & Learning

DATE REVISED: 04/2026

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the library to develop students' abilities in information literacy, research, inquiry, reading engagement, digital citizenship, and support college and career readiness. Foster a positive, literacy-rich learning environment that supports curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and lifelong learning. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in a global society. ?

QUALIFICATIONS:

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Minimum

Education/Certification:

• Valid Texas teaching certificate with two years of classroom teaching experience from a public or private accredited school

• Master’s degree in a directly related field from a recognized accredited college or university; MLS preferred AND

• Valid Texas School Librarian Certificate OR

• Current enrollment in an accredited Master of Library Science/Master of Library and Information Science program recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board with completion of required hours within one year of the date of hire AND

• Successful completion of the Texas School Librarian Certification examination within one year of the date of hire

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Demonstrated competency in the academic subject area assigned
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Fluent with instructional technology use and actively integrates technology to enhance student learning
• Knowledge of instructional best practices
• Knowledge of library skills and STEM fluency

Minimum Experience:

• At least two (2) years of exceptional performance as a classroom teacher
• Leadership experience (preferred)
• Proven instructional skills in working with students, staff, and the school community

MAJOR

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:?

• Develop and implement plans for the program assigned
• Teach students how to locate, evaluate, and use library print and premium digital resources for a variety of purposes
• Facilitate the acquisition of information literacy and STEM skills by implementing lessons that enhance grade-level curriculum and support college and career readiness
• Implement pedagogical methods and strategies to support student learning
• Use appropriate technologies to strengthen and enhance the teaching and learning process.
• Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives and methods

• Assist students in analyzing and improving methods and habits of study
• Consistently monitor student achievement
• Present a positive role model for students that supports the mission of the school district
• Demonstrate a positive relationship with students, teachers , and the school communities
• Serve as an innovative problem-solver and model of life-long learning for campu ses served
• Model standards of conduct, monitor student behavior and respond to student misbehavior appropriately

• Regularly attend director-led librarian PLC meetings and other district training as required
• Provide safe, attractive, and user-friendly environments that promote a positive learning climate
• Present a positive role model for students that supports the mission of the school district
• Demonstrate current knowledge, understanding, and skill in the assigned content areas, instructional strategies and the teaching and learning process
• Participate in district and campus professional development
• Demonstrate interest and initiative in professional improvement

• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students
• Manage students' behavior in the classroom and other areas as appropriate in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct, board policies, administrative regulations, and/or IEP
• Take all necessary and reasonable…