Librarian - Sorenson Elementary

Starting Date: Immediately

Librarian

Primary

Purpose:

Supervise and manage the school library/media center. Provide services and resources that allow students to develop skills in locating, evaluating, synthesizing, and using information to solve problems. Serve as teacher, materials expert, and curriculum adviser to ensure that library/media center is involved in instructional programs of the school.

Education/Certification: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university (for individuals certified after January 23, 2001) or enrollment in a Master’s program with a minimum of 12 semester credit hours directly related to the basic competencies required of school librarians. Valid Texas librarian or learning resources specialist certificate or endorsement.

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Knowledge of library science; ability to instruct and manage student behavior; strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Experience: Two creditable years as a classroom teacher; experience in a library/media center in a public school setting (preferred). Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Trustees may find appropriate and acceptable.

Positive Engagement: Welcomes staff, students, parents, and community as honored members at the district table. Builds positive, trusting relationships through frequent interactions. Exhibits professionalism and reflects to manage emotions and engage in continuous personal growth. Models ethics, exemplifies values and priorities of the district, and provides consistent service.

Student-centered Excellence: Holds vision and expectations for success for all students and staff. Demonstrates expertise and articulates the school’s mission to the community. Implements vision, sets goals, monitors progress, and provides resources. Pursues exceptional results by holding self and others accountable.

Joint Empowerment: Develops and empowers individuals and teams, promotes collaboration, inspires action, builds capacity, and develops future leaders.

Adaptive Innovation: Maintains district at the forefront of educational service providers; scans environment; manages change; champions solutions; acknowledges outcomes.

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

• 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 print and digital library/media center.
• Work with teachers to convey appropriate use of materials and schedule materials for classroom instructional use, encouraging the use of video programming and other print and digital media for educational purposes.
• Design, develop, and present staff development for teachers on the availability and use of campus and district learning.

• Plan and implement an effective school library program that meets identified needs and creates a library/media center environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity level and interests of students.
• Make recommendations for acquisitions and manage the processing, organizing, distribution, maintenance, and inventory of library/media resources.
• Assist teachers in preparation of curriculum guides, lesson plans, and instructional materials.
• Develop and maintain up-to-date resource files including instructional program schedules and other community resources.
• Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parents to participate.
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the library/media center program and make changes based on the findings.

• Carry out student discipline in accordance with board policies and administrative procedures.

• Compile budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents.
• Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, board policy, district and campus routines.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Direct the work of clerical aides, student aides, and volunteers.

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment (computer, peripherals); standard library equipment (imaging equipment); standard instruction equipment.

Posture: Regular sitting, standing, kneeling, squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting.

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and mouse use; regular overhead reaching; climbing ladders.

Lifting: Frequent light lifting (under 15 lbs); occasional moderate lifting (15–44 lbs).

Environment: Work inside; work alone; exposure to biological and chemical hazards such as mold and dust.

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruption; maintain emotional control under stress.

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $59,274 to $72,286 Per Year