The position of a Librarian / Media Specialist will be available at East Central ISD for the 2025-2026 School Year. All individuals (district employees included) who are interested in this position must apply online through Frontline via the district website. The deadline for submitting an application is 4:00 pm., June 27, 2025, or until the position is filled.

POSITION FUNCTION/PURPOSE: Supervise and manage the school library/media center. Ensure that students and staff are effective users of ideas and information. Provide services and resources that support the needs of students, the instructional program, and staff. Lead the charge in integration of technology into daily instruction as well as triage computer issues, maintain campus technology inventory, handle basic hardware and software troubleshooting, ol.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Participate in the curriculum development process at both the building and district level to ensure that the curricula include the full range of literacy skills (information, media, visual, digital, and technological literacy.)
Collaborate with teachers and students to design and teach engaging inquiry and learning experiences that incorporate multiple literacies, meaningful use of technology, and foster critical thinking and lifelong learning.
Adheres to collection development policies approved by the district and outlined in the ECISD Library Handbook.
Uses the Texas State Library Standards as a resource for a robust library program and leverages campus activities to promote the library.
Is fiscally responsible with budgets and resources to include timeliness for purchases and their correlation to the Campus Improvement Plan.
Empower students to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information.
Understand copyright, fair use, and licensing of intellectual property and assist users with their understanding and observance of the same.
Take an active role in school improvement.
Share expertise at faculty meetings, parent meetings, campus department/grade level meetings, through district training and publications.
Use strategic planning for the continuous improvement of library programs.
Use effective management principles, resources, and facilities in developing and implementing program goals and objectives.
Create and maintain the school library as a teaching and learning environment that is inviting, safe, flexible, and conducive to student learning.
Active participant in District Library Services during meetings, programming, and district-wide literacy events
Lead the charge in integration of technology into daily instruction to enrich learning environments and maximize student achievement
Support initiatives involving literacy and technology, including, but not limited to blended learning, project-based learning, and STEM.
Work cooperatively with the Curriculum Department and the Department of Technology
Be responsible for required record keeping and preparation of reports and documents (eg. Digital Citizenship, BrightBytes, equipment inventory, and more) required by the Curriculum Department and the Department of Technology Operations.
Manage/organize technology equipment and mobile devices at the campus under the direction of the Principal including, but not limited to troubleshooting computer issues (various).
Serve as a first responder to technical issues, working with the District’s Department of Technology’s Shop Manager when the CT is not able to resolve the individual issues within 24 hours (following the Department of Technology’s work order and communication system).
Prep devices for use as directed by the principal such as, but not limited to new teacher onboarding, testing, and new inventory items.
Provide campus-level updates on technology issues including use of computer hardware and software applications; maintenance; general troubleshooting; previewing, evaluating, and recommending resources; etc.
Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, local board policy, and district/ campus systems.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Note: Not all applicants will be interviewed. Each applicant’s resume, application, and other available information will be considered in the screening process. Only those persons currently meeting all of the minimum requirements will be screened.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:
Master's degree in Library Science
Valid Texas Librarian certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of technology (devices/hardware, programs, software, platforms)
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

EQUIPMENT: Computer equipment, standard instructional equipment, Automated External Defibrillator (AED), Audio & Visual equipment

WORK CONDITIONS: Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions. Physical Demands: Frequent: Sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, kneeling, crouching, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive hand motions, hearing, speaking clearly, visual acuity, driving, traveling. Occasional: Lifting, moderate, 15-44 pounds; carrying, moderate, 15-44 pounds

PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT: 2025-2026 School Year
SALARY: Based on 2025-2025 classroom teacher Salary Scale plus stipend

Elementary:   $2500
Middle:        $3000
High School:    $3500