Librarian/Media Specialist

Primary

Purpose:

Direct the operation of 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

the

library/media

center

is

involved

in

instructional

programs

of

the

school.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification: Master's degree in library and information science from accredited college or university (for individuals certified

after

January

23,

2001)

Valid

Texas

school

librarian

certificate

or

endorsement

Special

Knowledge/Skills:

Ability

to

instruct

and

manage

student

behavior

Strong

organizational,

communication,

and

interpersonal

skills

Major

Responsibilities

and

Duties:

Instruction

1.

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

materials.

2.

Work

with

teachers

to

convey

appropriate

use

of

materials

and

help

schedule

materials

for

classroom

instructional

use.

Encourage

the

appropriate

use

of

video

programing

and

other

print

and

digital

media

for

educational

purposes.

3.

Design,

develop,

and

present

staff

development

for

teachers

on

the

availability

and

use

of

campus

and

district

learning

resources.

4.

Promote

equity,

access,

and

intellectual

freedom

within

the

physical

space

and

beyond,

including

ensuring

24-hour

access

to

the

online

library

catalog,

digital

and

audio

books,

and

related

resources.

Library

Programs

Librarian/Media Specialist

Campus Principal

Assigned Campus(es)

Exempt/Professional

187 Days

TN10

0.

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.

0.

Make

recommendations

for

acquisitions

and

manage

the

processing,

organizing,

distribution,

maintenance,

and

inventory

of

library/media

resources.

0.

Assist

teachers

in

preparation

of

curriculum

guides,

lesson

plans,

and

bibliographies.

0.

Develop

and

maintain

up-to-date

resource

files

including

instructional

program

schedules

and

other

community

resources.

0.

Use

appropriate

and

effective

techniques

to

encourage

community

and

parent

involvement.

0.

Develop

and

coordinate

a

continuing

evaluation

of

the

library/media

center

program

and

make

changes

based

on

the

findings.

Student

Management

0.

Carry

out

student

discipline

in

accordance

with

board

policies

and

administrative

regulations.

0.

Model

and

promote

digital

citizenship,

safety,

and

adherence

to

copyright

and

fair

use

requirements.

Administration

0.

Compile,

budget,

and

provide

cost

estimates

based

on

documented

program

needs.

0.

Compile,

maintain,

and

file

all

reports,

records,

and

other

documents

required.

0.

Comply

with

federal

and

state

laws,

State

Board

of

Education

rule,

and

board

policy.

Comply

with

all

district

and

campus

routines

and

regulations.

0.

Follow

district

safety

protocols

and

emergency

procedures.

Supervisory

Responsibilities:

Direct

the

work

of

clerical

aide(s),

student

aides,

and

volunteers.

Mental

Demands/Physical

Demands/Environmental

Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard library equipment

including

imaging

equipment;

standard

instruction

equipment

Posture:

Regular

sitting,

standing,

kneeling,

squatting,

bending/stooping,

pushing/pulling,

and

twisting

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

Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds); occasional moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds)

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

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities

and

duties

that

may

be

assigned

or

skills

that

may

be

required.

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