Library Media Specialist PK-8

Library Media Specialist PK-8 wacoisd Waco ISD - Waco, Texas Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in ESC Region 12 Job Details Job ID: 5971554 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Oct 26, 2026 5:00 PM (UTC) Job Description Job Title: Library Media Specialist PK-8 Wage/Hour Status: Exempt/Contracted Reports To: Principal(s) Pay Grade/Days: 102/188 Dept./School: Assigned Campus(es) Date Revised: March 2022 Primary Purpose: Collaborates with teaching staff in the development of student information literacy through the administration of the library media program, provides specialized instruction to students and teaching staff, and oversees the selection, organization, utilization, and maintenance of library, information and curriculum resources, in an effort to increase student academic performance. Serve as teacher, materials expert, and curriculum adviser to involve the library media center in the instructional programs of the school. Qualifications: Education/Certification: Masters degree from accredited college or university in library science (preferred) Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university Valid Texas Teacher certification Valid Texas librarian certification (preferred) Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of library science Ability to instruct and manage student behavior Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills K12 Educational Research Expertise in using technology in instruction Experience in leading engaging staff development Experience in promoting literacy Experience Two years’ successful experience as a teacher Major Responsibilities and Duties: Learning and Teaching Fosters the development of information finding, analyzing and problem-solving skills to support investigations and encouraging students to become skilled creators of information and ideas. Reading Advocacy Promoting a love of reading culture among students and staff; maintaining a library culture that encourages reading for pleasure and professional growth; supporting school reading incentive programs, providing book talks and reading consultations for students and staff. Information Access and Delivery Collaborating with and providing instruction for students in the preparation, presentation, and evaluation of units or assignments that utilize instructional technology and information resources. Assisting staff and students in using knowledge meaningfully for decision making and problem solving. Assisting staff and students with strategies for intellectual access to information and ideas for learning (finding, judging, and using information) that they can use within and beyond school settings. Providing information and instruction in areas of information literacy, the Research Cycle, Acceptable Use Policy, internet safety, ethics, intellectual property and copyright, and use of educational technologies. Program Administration/Management Establishes and coordinates efficient systems to enhance the use of information resources. Creating and implementing procedures for library media center operations including, but not limited to: planning and evaluation, budgeting, access, student and teacher use, instruction, services, facilities, and collection development (selection, acquisition, cataloging, processing, inventory, weeding). Developing and maintaining a diversified library collection of print, non-print, and electronic resources to support curricular needs, the development of student literacy, and the interests of the students, using up-to-date review sources and selection practices. Maintaining circulation systems for library, processional, and curriculum materials. Creating an environment and implementing systems #J-18808-Ljbffr