Librarian (Beasley)

Summary

Library SpecialistSupervise and manage the school library facility, creating a teaching and learning culture centered on innovation, collaboration, exploration, deep thinking, and creativity. Provide resources, instruction, and experiences for all learners that support personalized learning, inquiry, critical thinking, and problem solving. Serve as teacher, instructional partner, and information specialist who embeds literacy, information and technology skills into the instructional program of the school.Qualifications:Master's degree from accredited college or universityValid Texas teaching certificateValid Texas librarian or learning resources specialist certificateMajor Responsibilities and Duties:Serve on decision making teams in the schoolTake an active role in school improvement efforts and initiativesEnsure that library program goals are aligned with school and district improvement plansCreate an environment that is conducive to active and participatory learning, resources-based instruction, and collaboration with other teachers on campusCreate and maintain a teaching and learning environment that is inviting, safe, flexible, and conducive to student learningParticipate in the curriculum development process to ensure that lessons include the full range of literacy skills necessary to develop critical thinkers and informed decision makersCollaborate with teachers to design and teach engaging learning experiences and assessments that incorporate multiple literacies and foster critical thinkingShare information on district policies and best practices concerning such issues as selection of instructional materials, self-selected reading, reconsideration of materials, copyright, privacy, and acceptable useUnderstand copyright, fair use, and licensing of intellectual property, and assist others with their understanding and observance of the sameEncourage the use of instructional technology to engage students and to improve learning, providing 24/7 access to digital information sources for the entire learning communityEvaluate, promote, and use existing and emerging technologies to support teaching and learning, supplement school resources, connect the school with the global learning community, and communicate with students and teachersEvaluate the library program using district, state, and national program standardsCollect and analyze data to improve instruction and to demonstrate correlations between the library program and student achievementUse a variety of evidence and instructional data to support program goalsRemain current in professional practices and developments, information technologies, and educational research applicable to school library programsJoin with teachers and others to plan and implement meaningful experiences that will promote a love of reading for pleasure and informationProviding and planning professional learning opportunities for campus and district staffShare expertise by presenting at faculty meetings, parent meetings, and professional learning sessionsRead widely in the area of children's and/or young adult literatureDevelop and maintain a collection of resources appropriate to the curriculum, the learners, the teaching styles and instructional strategies used in the school community that is in accordance with district policyEstablish processes and procedures for selection, acquisition, circulation, resource sharing, etc. that assures appropriate resources are available when neededOrganize the collection for maximum and effective useCooperate and network with other libraries, librarians, and agencies to provide access to resources outside the schoolSupervise and evaluate support staff, which may include clerical assistants, volunteers and student workersPrepare, justify and administer the library program budget to support specific program goalsSelect and use effective technology applications for management purposesArrange for responsive scheduling to provide student accessibility to staff and resources at point of needSupervisory Responsibilities:Clerical aide(s), student aides, and volunteers as necessaryWorking Conditions:Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress Communicate well in verbal and written modes Tolerating numerous interruptions Meet multiple demands and deadlinesPhysical demands/environmental factors: Climbing, stretching, frequent light lifting of books and boxes up to 35 lbs., squatting. Reaching with hands and arms and frequently repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion. Moderate noise level in the work environment.

Job Description

Library SpecialistSupervise and manage the school library facility, creating a teaching and learning culture centered on innovation, collaboration, exploration, deep thinking, and creativity. Provide resources, instruction, and experiences for all learners that support personalized learning, inquiry, critical thinking, and problem solving. Serve as teacher, instructional partner, and information specialist who embeds literacy, information and technology skills into the instructional program of the school.Qualifications:Master's degree from accredited college or universityValid Texas teaching certificateValid Texas librarian or learning resources specialist certificateMajor Responsibilities and Duties:Serve on decision making teams in the schoolTake an active role in school improvement efforts and initiativesEnsure that library program goals are aligned with school and district improvement plansCreate an environment that is conducive to active and participatory learning, resources-based instruction, and collaboration with other teachers on campusCreate and maintain a teaching and learning environment that is inviting, safe, flexible, and conducive to student learningParticipate in the curriculum development process to ensure that lessons include the full range of literacy skills necessary to develop critical thinkers and informed decision makersCollaborate with teachers to design and teach engaging learning experiences and assessments that incorporate multiple literacies and foster critical thinkingShare information on district policies and best practices concerning such issues as selection of instructional materials, self-selected reading, reconsideration of materials, copyright, privacy, and acceptable useUnderstand copyright, fair use, and licensing of intellectual property, and assist others with their understanding and observance of the sameEncourage the use of instructional technology to engage students and to improve learning, providing 24/7 access to digital information sources for the entire learning communityEvaluate, promote, and use existing and emerging technologies to support teaching and learning, supplement school resources, connect the school with the global learning community, and communicate with students and teachersEvaluate the library program using district, state, and national program standardsCollect and analyze data to improve instruction and to demonstrate correlations between the library program and student achievementUse a variety of evidence and instructional data to support program goalsRemain current in professional practices and developments, information technologies, and educational research applicable to school library programsJoin with teachers and others to plan and implement meaningful experiences that will promote a love of reading for pleasure and informationProviding and planning professional learning opportunities for campus and district staffShare expertise by presenting at faculty meetings, parent meetings, and professional learning sessionsRead widely in the area of children's and/or young adult literatureDevelop and maintain a collection of resources appropriate to the curriculum, the learners, the teaching styles and instructional strategies used in the school community that is in accordance with district policyEstablish processes and procedures for selection, acquisition, circulation, resource sharing, etc. that assures appropriate resources are available when neededOrganize the collection for maximum and effective useCooperate and network with other libraries, librarians, and agencies to provide access to resources outside the schoolSupervise and evaluate support staff, which may include clerical assistants, volunteers and student workersPrepare, justify and administer the library program budget to support specific program goalsSelect and use effective technology applications for management purposesArrange for responsive scheduling to provide student accessibility to staff and resources at point of needSupervisory Responsibilities:Clerical aide(s), student aides, and volunteers as necessaryWorking Conditions:Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress Communicate well in verbal and written modes Tolerating numerous interruptions Meet multiple demands and deadlinesPhysical demands/environmental factors: Climbing, stretching, frequent light lifting of books and boxes up to 35 lbs., squatting. Reaching with hands and arms and frequently repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion. Moderate noise level in the work environment.