Librarian

Manage the operation of the library and serve as a master teacher, materials expert, and technology/curriculum leader. Provide leadership in instructional strategies, library administration, material selection, and technology implementation and utilization. Adhere to federal and state laws, as well as, district policies, procedures and regulations.
 
Essential Functions

1. Through the use of effective classroom management strategies, create a nurturing, safe library environment that is positive and conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity level and interests of students.
2. Participate in the curriculum development process to support academic achievement and utilize effective instructional strategies to teach information literacy, online safety, and the use of library materials to students.
3. Support students in reading for different purposes and promote reading and inquiry learning as essential lifelong skills.
4. Stay current on trends in librarianship in order to provide effective instruction to students on a variety of literacy skills.
5. Lead and curate staff development for teachers on the availability and innovative use of digital/print resources and technology.
6. Provide sources of information outside the physical library such as 24/7 online resources, digital content, and interlibrary loan.
7. Collaborate with stakeholders when making decisions for classroom reading materials.
8. Make recommendations for acquisitions and manage the processing, organizing, distribution, maintenance, and inventory of library media resources.
9. Apply knowledge of collection development and utilize district policy in selecting materials and equipment for the school.
10. Collaborate with the Innovative Technology Teacher (ITT) to deploy and maintain student devices and support the latest innovations in teaching and learning technology.
11. Compile budget and estimate costs, maintain and file all reports, invoices, records, and other documents required based on program needs and state guidelines to evaluate program efficiency.
12. Develop and coordinate an annual evaluation of the library media program, share with campus leadership, and make changes based on findings.
13. Direct the work of library aides, student aides, and volunteers.
14. Comply with campus, district, and state policies and procedures as appropriate.
15. Attendance at the work site is required to meet essential functions of the job.

Other Responsibilities

1. Participate in professional development activities as required by the district.
2. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties; support district/department goals.
3. Maintain a professional code of ethics and perform other duties as assigned.

Virtual and Online Teaching Duties (additional as assigned)

1. Plan and use appropriate instructional strategies, activities, and resources for distance or virtual learning that reflect an understanding of the learning styles and needs of assigned students according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
2. Be available by phone, email, or video conferencing during regular school business hours to confer with district personnel, students, and/or parents. Participate in meetings as required and/or coordinated by supervisors. Utilize the workday to plan, prepare, implement, and evaluate student work, lessons and activities.
3. Communicate with students and parents for a minimum of one time per week via phone, email, website, educator communication app, or video/virtual conferencing.
4. Respond to all correspondence from parents and students within the next business day of receipt.
5. Create a virtual classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
 
Tools/Equipment Used: Personal or district issued computer, phone system, video/instructional equipment, and peripherals. Automated external defibrillator (AED) as assigned after receiving appropriate training.
Posture: Prolonged standing, sitting, frequent kneeling, squatting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling and twisting
Motion: Repetitive computer work with frequent use of hands and wrists, frequent walking
Lifting: Regular lifting and carrying (less than 20 pounds); may lift and move books, stacks of books, text books, media equipment, desks and classroom equipment
Environment: Work inside, outside, from home or location other than school building, and exposure to noise
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours.  Subject to the district’s drug and alcohol screening policy and regulation.
Travel: Occasional district-wide travel and statewide travel. Texas or New Mexico driver’s license; insurable by the district’s auto liability insurance carrier.
 
Qualifications
 
Bachelor’s degree required and valid Texas school librarian certificate or endorsement, two years teaching experience, preferred. Must possess strong organizational, communications, computer, and public relations skills; possess excellent interpersonal & technological skills.