5342-Elementary Learning Resource Specialist-Librarian

JOB TITLE: Library Resource Specialist

DUTY DAYS: 192

PAY GRADE: T08

SALARY SCHEDULE: Click for Salary Schedule

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 advisor to involve the library media center in the instructional programs of the school.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification: 

• Master's degree from accredited college or university
• Valid Texas Librarian or Learning Resources Specialist Certificate or Endorsement 

Special Knowledge/ Skills: 

• Knowledge of library science
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: 

1. Effectively plan the school library program to meet identified needs.
2. Provide group instruction and individual user guidance for students in location of resources and use of research techniques.
3. Consult and plan with teachers on the appropriate use and convenient scheduling of materials for classroom instruction.
4. Inform users of library media center materials and provide staff development opportunities for teachers in the availability and utilization of local and district learning resources.
5. Assist in the preparation of bibliographies and curriculum guides.
6. Manage the acquisition, processing, organization, distribution, maintenance, and inventory of resources.
7. Maintain schedules for instructional television programs and encourage the use of video programs for education all purposes.
8. Compile budget and cost estimates based upon documented program needs.
9. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
10. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and the local board in the area of library media services.
11. Demonstrates the use of appropriate and effective techniques for community and parent involvement.
12. Present for students a positive role model that supports the mission of the school district.
13. Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
14. Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.
15. Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents.
16. Assess and respond to needs related to job improvement responsibilities.
17. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the library media program and implement changes based on the findings.
18. Create a library media center environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
19. Administer discipline in accordance with board policies and administrative regulations.
20. Interact with students to promote positive attitudes toward school library.
21. Develop professional skills appropriate to job assignment.
22. Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
23. Articulate the district’s mission and goals in the area of library media services to the community and solicits its support in realizing the mission.
24. Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those identified needs.
25. Supervises clerical aides(s), student aides, and volunteers.
26. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal); maintain emotional control under stress; interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions

Physical Demands/ Environmental Factors:

Frequent prolonged and irregular hours; Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; steady phone interactions; moderate standing, walking, and bending