Elementary School Librarian

Job Title

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university
• Valid Texas librarian or learning resources specialist certificate or a minimum of six (6) college hours towards a Texas Librarian or Learning Resources Specialist Certificate or Endorsement

Reports To: Principal

Performance Responsibilities:

Instruction:

• Provide group instruction and individual guidance to students to help them locate resources and use research techniques.
• Consult teachers on appropriate use of materials and help them schedule materials for classroom instruction.
• Serve as information resource for users of library/media center materials and provide staff development opportunities for teachers on the availability and use of campus and district learning resources.

Library Programs:

• Effectively plan school library program to meet identified needs.
• Assist in preparation of bibliographies and curriculum guides.
• Manage acquisitions, process, organize, distribute, and maintain inventory of resources.
• Coordinate development and maintenance of community resource file.
• Maintain schedules for instructional television programs and encourage the use of technology for educational purposes.
• Create a library/media center environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity level and interests of students.
• Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

Student Management:

• Carry out discipline in accordance with board policies and administrative regulations.
• Interact with students to promote positive attitudes toward school library.

Administration:

• Compile budget and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in the library/media services area.
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the library/media center program and make changes based on the findings.
• Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
• Supervise clerical aide(s), student aide(s) and volunteers.
• Supervise library aide(s) in the performance of his/her duties.

Communication:

• Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Perform related duties assigned by supervisor.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Climbing, stretching, frequent light lifting of books, and boxes.

Approved: Feb. 10, 1998