Librarian Pool
Manor Independent School District
- Texas
- $58,355 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree or Master's degree from an accredited college or university
- Valid Texas librarian or learning resources specialist certificate or endorsement
- Minimum two years of classroom teaching experience in public and/or approved private education
- Utilize a variety of library and cataloging software
- Proficient in working with media/computer technologies
- Utilize a variety of library and cataloging software
- Effective communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Demonstrate knowledge of TEKS when collaborating with teachers to integrate district curriculum goals with library instruction.
- Differentiate instructional strategies according to multiple learning styles and students' skill and knowledge levels.
- Provide ongoing instruction and training in the effective use of all library resources for all students, staff, families, and community members.
- Provide reading programs throughout the year to encourage students to develop a lifelong appreciation of literature.
- Collaborate and model with teachers to assist students in developing 21st century literacy skills using research and information problem-solving strategies.
- Facilitate access, use, and integration of technology to enrich the curriculum and enhance learning.
- Collect and use statistical data from monthly reports and collection analysis to implement change and target growth in the library program.
- Teacher will create and implement lesson plans and instruction to intentionally address areas of learning loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic and students learning remotely.
- Demonstrate effective leadership strategies and interpersonal communication skills to promote achievement of library program goals.
- Complete reports, budget expenditures, and material cataloging according to district, state, and national guidelines.
- Demonstrate integrity and ethics by complying with policies, regulations, and legislation regarding copyright, plagiarism, internet access, and other legal issues (also Standard III).
- Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
- Seek to identify and expand services to students and staff.
- Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.
- Utilize time management and daily routines to efficiently oversee the successful use of library resources.
- Meet supervisors' task completion deadlines while maintaining punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
- Participate in annual review based on librarianship
- Demonstrate proficient levels of technology applications in the library program.
- Participate in district and state technology initiatives.
- Provide a user-friendly environment that is attractive, well-organized, and safe for all stakeholders, such as students, staff, administrators, co-workers, and other members of the community.
- Select and order library materials according to the district's board-approved selection policy to provide a balanced and up-to-date collection that reflects.
- Student Interests
- Independent Reading Needs
- Also Standard VI
- Promote access to resources and information during and beyond the instructional day.
- Identify and stay up-to-date by participating in professional development activities aligned with district, campus, and library goals.
- Promote library activities that offer families the opportunity to participate in school activities and their children's educations.
- Partner with the local public library to encourage participation in summer reading programs and other literacy events.
- Invite community members to participate in library partnership activities, multicultural programs, and displays.
- Maintain and weed the campus collection using district guidelines.
- Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.
- Utilize established cataloging standards and district cataloging software tools to catalog new materials and maintain MARC records.
- Stay current on age-level appropriate literature by participating in the district literature publisher review.
- Encourage students to abide by safe digital citizenship rules as directed by district policy.
- Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.