Librarian (General Interest)

About the role

Supervise and manage the school library. Engage learners through the use of print and digital resources to access, create, and share content as well as collaborate with other learners as global citizens.

Collaborate with teachers to design engaging learning experiences to integrate digital citizenship and information literacy skills into instruction. Serve as teacher, materials expert, and curriculum adviser to ensure that the library is involved in instructional programs of the school. Set the tone for creating a campus community of readers and lifelong learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide group instruction and individual guidance to students in the use of the library and its resources (print and online) for completion of information-related assignments.
• Collaborate with teachers in the planning and design of lessons that are engaging learning experiences and assessments that incorporate multiple literacies and technology, and foster critical thinking.
• Participate in the curriculum development process at both the building and district level to ensure that the curricula include the full range of literacy skills (information, media, visual, digital, and technological literacy) necessary to meet content standards and to develop lifelong learners.
• Create an environment that stimulates interest in reading and encourages an appreciation of literature.
• Integrate digital citizenship so that all stakeholders collaborate in an atmosphere of respect, integrity, sharing, trust, and service.
• Remain current in professional practices and developments, information technologies, and education research applicable to the school library program.

Requirements

• Valid Texas librarian or learning resources specialist certificate or endorsement
• Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of current library and information science best practices; Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior; Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; Proficiency in engaging learners in a variety of instructional strategies; Experience: Two years of experience as a classroom teacher

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: Valid Texas librarian or learning resources specialist certificate or endorsement

Skills

• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in engaging learners in a variety of instructional strategies

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Salary is calculated based on experience.

Schedule

Not specified