Please note there are two job descriptions posted below.
Job Title: Instructional Media Specialist
Reports to: Principal
Dept./School: Assigned Campus
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Pay Grade: Instructional 2, 192 days
Date Revised: 4/1/24
Primary Purpose:
Provide services and manage resources that allow students and staff to develop skills in locating, evaluating, synthesizing, and using information to solve problems and promote learning related to the instructional program of the school. Work with administration to ensure that the school library/media center is relevant to students, helpful to staff, and open to the community.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Master’s degree from an accredited university in Library Science, Instructional Technology, or Information Science through a program accredited by the American Library Association.
Google Educator Certification (Levels 1 & 2 preferred)
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to instruct students and manage behavior
Ability to train teachers on the use of resources and technology tools
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of library science
Experience:
Two years in an education/training environment
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instruction
Library/Media Center
Administration
Communication
Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise clerical aide(s), student aides, and volunteers.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/ Physical Demands / Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Complete occasional light lifting of books and boxes.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. Some duties listed may be as assigned, or as applicable.
Job Title: Librarian
Reports to: Principal
Dept./School: Campus(es) Assigned
Wage Status: Exempt
Pay Scale/Days: Teacher Salary Schedule/192
Date Revised: 2/11/2020
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.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Approved Educator Preparation Program (EEP) completion
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
Ability to instruct and manage student behavior
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
Two years teaching experience
Experience in library/media center in public school setting
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instruction
Library Programs
Student Management
Administration
Communication
Other
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise clerical aide(s), student aides, and volunteers
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Climbing, stretching, frequent light lifting of books, boxes
*Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex, (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice.
The district Title IX Coordinator is
Dayna Hardaway, Director of HR, 1104 Broad St., Wichita Falls, TX 76307 940-235-1029