Duty Days: 187
Pay Grade: 104 (Min. $62,475 - Mid. $74,376) + $1,000 stipend/yr. (if eligible)
Application Questions: JOBS@garlandisd.net
Deadline: Until filled
Interviews: Conducted as needed
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Valid Texas Teacher Certificate
Valid Texas Library Certification
Ability to provide class, group and individual instruction
Ability to provide guidance for print/electronic reference tools
Knowledge of current literature
Ability to assist students and staff in selection of appropriate materials to support instructional units
Ability to work with parents providing outreach, literacy information, and family reading materials
Ability to work in library database for an effective OPAC and to manage circulation and procedures for students and staff
Ability to collaborate with teachers in all areas
Ability to creatively problem solve and provide ways for students to creatively problem solve
Ability to engage students in active learning
Ability to work with multiple types of technology available in schools and provide guidance for print/electronic reference tools
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage library database so catalog is relevant, current, and accurate
Manage library budget accurately, ethically and responsibly
Build a collection that meets curricular needs as well as student leisure reading needs
Create a library program that matches the school's goals, supporting GISD's Strategic Plan
Stay current on technology, library, and literature trends through personally pursued professional development
Engage students in active inquiry learning experiences that encourage and foster critical and original student thinking
Incorporate literacy skills in instruction so that all become lifelong readers and learners that can interpret and develop new understandings
Integrate digital citizenship so that all collaborate in an atmosphere of respect, integrity, sharing, and trust
Design and implement professional learning for instructional staff to facilitate student and parent engagement through the use of technology
Communicate with students, parents, staff, and community in a manner representative of media program, campus and district vision, mission and goals
Uphold and comply with school board policies, administrative regulations, rules and instructions of administrative supervisors
Respectfully and ethically supervise clerical aide, student aides, and volunteers
Willingly accept and perform duties assigned by administrators
APPLICATION:
Submit: GISD Application – must be online at www.garlandisd.net. All applicants, including current GISD employees, must complete full application.
Attach the following to the online application: