Specialist, Library Media (2026-2027 School Year)

Specialist, Library Media (2026-2027 School Year) Spring Independent School District HOYLAND ES - Houston, Texas Job Details Job ID: 5766937 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Jun 08, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Days per Year: 192 Min: $62,750 JOB TITLE: Library Media Specialist K-8 REPORTS TO: Campus Principal WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt PAY GRADE: Teacher Salary Scale PRIMARY PURPOSE: The Library Media Specialist K-8 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. All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, champion the needs of our students, and drive continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university Two years’ successful experience as a teacher Experience teaching, modeling, and coaching educational technology for both students and staff Valid Texas teaching certification Preferred: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with emphasis in library resources, informational/media, or comparable program Library media specialist experience Experience in K-12 educational research

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills Expertise in using technology in instruction and demonstrated through effective lessons such as those in TechFusion Experienced in leading engaging staff development sessions

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Learning and Teaching Fosters the development of information finding, analyzing, and problem-solving skills to support investigations and encourages students to become skilled creators of information and ideas Reading Advocacy Promotes a love of reading culture among students and staff; maintains a library culture that encourages reading for pleasure and professional growth; supports school reading incentive programs, provides book talks, and reads consultations for students and staff Information Access and Delivery Collaborates with and provides instruction for students in the preparation, presentation, and evaluation of units or assignments that utilize instructional technology and information resources Assists staff and students in using knowledge meaningfully for decision making and problem solving Provides instruction for students and staff Assists staff and students with strategies for intellectual access to information and ideas for learning (finding, judging, and using information) in and beyond school settings Provides 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 Promotes the integrated use of technology as a learning tool; creates and maintains the campus library website Promotes innovation, creativity and individual choice through the selection and use of resources in the Library Cultivates, promotes, manages and maintains a Maker Space for all students to use Program Administration/Management Establishes and coordinates efficient systems to enhance the use of information resources Creates and implements procedures for library media center operations including: planning and evaluation, budgeting, access, student and teacher use, instruction, services, facilities, and collection development (selection, acquisition, cataloging, processing, inventory, weeding) Develops and maintains 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 Maintains circulation systems for library, processional, and curriculum materials Creates an environment and implements systems to promote intellectual and physical access to library media materials and equipment Schedules the library media facilities for instruction and supervises students Leadership/Collaboration Provides leadership, instruction, and consulting assistance in the use of literature, leading edge instruction and information technology Models instructional strategies and coaches staff members in the integration of instructional technology Participates as a learner and teacher in district wide meetings, in‑service, and committees Partners with Campus Instructional Technology Specialists to provide campus professional development, coaching and modeling for instructional technology Complies with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and the local board in the area of library services Performs all other duties as assigned WORKING CONDITIONS: The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following Physical demands: physical mobility, standing, prolonged sitting, some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling. This position will also require traveling within the district. Mental demands include the ability to solve problems, deal with a variety of situations, interpret a variety of data, interpret TEC and policy, apply knowledge of current research and theory, communicate effectively in both oral and written forms, and maintain emotional control under stress.

SPECIAL FUNDING

This position is funded by Federal and/or State grants. Employment is expressly conditioned on the availability of full funding for the position. If funding becomes unavailable, employment may be terminated, not renewed, or reassigned as applicable. Employees may apply for other vacant positions if they meet the requirements. Position Type: Full‑Time Job Requirements Bachelor degree preferred Contact Information Spring ISD Careers 16717 Ella Blvd Houston, Texas 77090-4213 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education