Library Media Specialist

Library Media Specialist (PK‑8) Primary Purpose

Collaborates with teaching staff in the development of student information literacy through the administration of the library media program, provides specialized instruction to students and teaching staff, and oversees the selection, organization, utilization, and maintenance of library, information and curriculum resources to increase student academic performance. Serves as teacher, materials expert, and curriculum adviser to involve the library media center in the instructional programs of the school.

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in library science (preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Texas Teacher certification
• Valid Texas librarian certification (preferred)

• Knowledge of library science
• Ability to instruct and manage student behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• K‑12 educational research
• Expertise in using technology in instruction
• Experience leading engaging staff development
• Experience promoting literacy

Two years of successful experience as a teacher.

• Learning and Teaching
  • Foster the development of information‑finding, analysis, and problem‑solving skills to support investigations and encourage students to become skilled creators of information and ideas.
• Reading Advocacy
  • Promote a love of reading culture among students and staff; maintain a library culture that encourages reading for pleasure and professional growth; support school reading incentive programs; provide book talks and reading consultations for students and staff.
• Information Access and Delivery
  • Collaborate with and provide instruction for students in the preparation, presentation, and evaluation of units or assignments that utilize instructional technology and information resources.
  • Assist staff and students in using knowledge meaningfully for decision making and problem solving.
  • Assist staff and students with strategies for intellectual access to information and ideas for learning (finding, judging, and using information) that they can use within and beyond school settings.
  • Provide information and instruction in areas of information literacy, the research cycle, acceptable use policy, internet safety, ethics, intellectual property and copyright, and use of educational technologies.
• Program Administration & Management
  • Establish and coordinate efficient systems to enhance the use of information resources.
  • Create and implement procedures for library media center operations including, but not limited to: planning and evaluation, budgeting, access, student and teacher use, instruction, services, facilities, and collection development (selection, acquisition, cataloging, processing, inventory, weeding).
  • Develop and maintain a diversified library collection of print, non‑print, and electronic resources to support curricular needs, student literacy development, and student interests, using up‑to‑date review sources and selection practices.
  • Maintain circulation systems for library, professional, and curriculum materials.
  • Create an environment and implement systems to promote intellectual and physical access to library media materials and equipment.
• Leadership & Collaboration
  • Provide leadership, instruction, and consulting assistance in the use of literature, leading edge instruction and information technology.
  • Model instructional strategies and coach staff members in the integration of instructional technology and literacy programs.
  • Participate as a learner and teacher in district‑wide meetings, in‑service, and committees.
  • Partner with Campus Instructional Specialists to provide campus professional development, coaching and modeling for instructional technology.
  • Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board in the area of library services.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

Students and library aide, when applicable.

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