PRIMARY PURPOSE: Provide services and resources that allow students to develop skills in locating, evaluating, synthesizing, and effectively using both print and online information. Serve as a teacher, materials expert, and curriculum advisor to ensure that the library/ media center is involved in the instructional programs of the school and district. Foster development of effective library skills such that all patrons utilize information resources to become life-long learners.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education/Certification

Certification as required by the Texas Education Agency

Special Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge of library services and current trends

Ability to instruct students and assess program effectiveness Computer technology application proficiency

Minimum Experience

Three years teaching experience

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS

1. Exhibits a positive attitude and serves as a role model for students, staff, and the community.

2. Works cooperatively and effectively with others and exhibits a professional demeanor.

3. Reports to work on time and is absent only with good cause.

4. Exhibits good judgement and shows initiative in decision making and problem solving.

5. Complies with Federal and State laws and local policies/procedures.

6. Responds positively to supervision, suggestions and/or directives. Uses evaluative feedback for improvement of performance.

7. Participates actively in professional development for betterment of existing programs.

8. Disseminates and shares ideas and information with others.

9. Uses knowledge gained for improvement for performance.

10. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility and acts in an ethical manner.

11. Effectively communicates with students, and parents.

12. Fosters a creative, flexible environment so that the library is an essential part of the learning community

13. Arranges for flexible scheduling of facilities and collections to meet the needs of individuals or groups for research, browsing, recreational reading, collaborative use, or presentations.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES INSTRUCTION

14. Provide instruction in locating relevant print and online resources and the use of current research techniques.

15. Work collaboratively with students, teachers, and staff in campus and district Staff Development.

16. Provide ongoing instruction about information technology integration.

17. Provide orientation for students and staff about how to retrieve, evaluate, and use information resources.

18. Serve as instructional resource consultant and information specialist.

LIBRARY PROGRAMS

19. Effectively plans activities for library classes and provides input to the overall school library program.

20. Oversees acquisitions, processing, organizing, distribution, maintenance, and inventory of resources.

21. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

22. Assists with creating a library/ media center environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity level of the students and interests of students.

23. Prepare informative and timely displays and exhibits in the Media Center to reflect the student populations’ ethnicity, cultural heritage, and military community.

24. Interact with students to promote positive attitudes towards the school library.

25. Assists with providing for efficient operation and use of Media Center technology resources to remain current.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

26. Perform all other duties as assigned within the scope of required certification and experience.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Participates in the recruiting, hiring, and training of paraprofessionals or volunteer staff

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Normal office working conditions

Physical Demands: Ability to be on feet for extended periods of time. Walk, talk, see, communicate, bend stoop, reach.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of professional personnel.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

189 days, salary schedule as recommended by the Superintendent and approved by the Board.

Elementary Librarian