Library Information Specialist Job Pearland area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Overview

This position is for the School Year

Starting compensation package for certified specialists is $61,594

Starting compensation package for non-certified specialists is $58,690

The Library Media Specialist will promote the success of all students by providing a balance between print and technology while ensuring continuous access to digital resources. The Library Media Specialist will provide leadership and expertise in the selection, acquisition, evaluation and organization of information resources and technologies in all formats, as well as expertise in the ethical use of information. The Library Media Specialist will supervise and manage the school library/media center and provide services and resources that allow students to develop skills in locating, evaluating, synthesizing, and using information to solve problems.

The Library Media Specialist will serve as an instructional technology specialist to ensure the library/media center is involved in instructional programs of the campus and will assist campus principals and teachers in integration and use of instructional technology.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification

Bachelor’s Degree (REQUIRED)
Master’s degree from accredited college or university preferred
Valid Texas school librarian certificate or endorsement preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge of library and information science
Ability to instruct and manage student behavior
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience

Two years teaching experience (REQUIRED)
Experience in library/media center in public school setting preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Serve as primary instructional technology liaison for the campus.

Encourage the use of instructional technology and media to engage students and to improve learning, providing access to digital information resources for the entire learning community.

Promote cooperative planning and direct instruction to integrate curriculum with resource use and information on literacy and digital skills.

Maintaining frequent and timely communication to stakeholders through the school and library website, parent newsletter, e-mail, social media, and/or other formats.

Collaborate with teachers and others to support curriculum content, learning outcomes, student information needs, and information resources

Understand and model principles of intellectual freedom, information access, privacy and proprietary rights.

Perform library management operations including but not limited to developing, budgeting, purchasing, scheduling, managing and maintaining facilities and resources, reporting, grant writing, and overseeing circulation and inventory.

Implement the district standard of library procedures for classifying, cataloging, and processing various resources that facilitate computerization and resource sharing.

Align the school library/media center program to school, state and national program standards as described by ALA and ISTE.

Assist in the management of teacher & student logins for district provided software.

Additional Duties

As assigned by Principal or Instructional Technologist

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to perform a variety of tasks, ability to be flexible when asked to perform numerous tasks simultaneously, perform under deadlines and work in a calm, sensible and efficient manner
• Ability to organize, coordinate and communicate effectively
Computer expertise in library, application software and Internet use
• Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
• Knowledge of company s mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them

Interrelations

Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors
Will be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks
Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy
Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues
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