Job Overview The Library Media Specialist offers a library program to develop a culture of literacy and inquiry to promote student success and lifelong learning. The Library Media Specialist empowers students and staff to become effective users of ideas and information; to help them acquire literacy, inquiry, and digital learning skills. Position Description Essential
Duties and Responsibilities
Information Literacy Evaluate, select and order new instructional materials, both print and digital, that meet the needs of the library program and meet defined district policy and procedures Provide instruction in research skills and inquiry methods to students and staff Provide opportunities to help learners become creative problem solvers and independent users and producers of ideas and information Provide formal and informal instruction to students and staff in the access and use of library instructional resources Model effective strategies for developing multiple literacies Inquiry Collaborate with teachers to plan and deliver instruction that supports the curriculum Provide instruction based on the inquiry approach to learning Promote student inquiry to pursue, create, and share knowledge Offer professional development opportunities that promote best practices in inquiry-based teaching and learning Reading Encourage the learning community to read a variety of literature for information and pleasure to develop their reading life Elevate literacy instruction through participation in national, state, and local reading initiatives Develop a collection reflective of diversity, student choice, and reading for information Digital Learning Protect the intellectual freedom of students and staff following defined FBISD policy and procedures Use and promote the use of digital resources and technologies across content areas for discovery, collaboration, critical analysis, creation, and presentation of learning Offer creative, innovative, and ethical use of current and emerging technologies Remain current in professional practices and developments, information technologies, and educational research applicable to school library programs Environment Report to and plan with the principal to establish library goals and support campus goals Create and maintain a positive and welcoming climate in the library Develop procedures for circulation of library materials and use of the library facility Maintain current collection through selection, inventory, and weeding of materials Utilize best practices to plan and develop the school library program Provide a cohesive, comprehensive campus Library program servicing the needs of campus and district users Maintain lines of communication with the Assistant Director, including attendance at library meetings and in-service Manage and coordinate job duties and expectations for library paraprofessional staff, student workers, and volunteers Develop and manage the library budget following defined district policy and procedures Supervisory Responsibilities None
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions. Bachelor's degree Master's degree preferred, must have completed at least 12 hours of graduate study in a Library degree program leading to a Master's Degree in Library and/or Information Science or related field; must be able to complete the School Librarian degree and certification within 2 years Valid Teaching Certification Issued by Texas Education Agency appropriate to subject and grade level of assignment Minimum of 2 years Classroom teaching experience Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.
- The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials.
- The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Attendance at conferences and professional development is required.
- Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties.
- May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.
