Palacios ISD is located in Palacios Texas and is small, coastal town between Corpus and Galveston. 

We have new campuses opening in Fall of 2024, including a brand new PK-5 elementary campus. We are looking for a certified school librarian to fill the position of Elementary School Librarian. This position currently comes with a library aide. 

If you have any questions, please contact Leslie Gerberman, District Librarian, Palacios ISD.

leslieg@palaciosisd.org

Primary Purpose:

Support the operation of the school library/media center. Provide services and resources that allow students to develop skills in locating, evaluating, synthesizing, and using information to solve problems. Serve as tutor, materials expert, and classroom teacher support to ensure that library/media center is involved in instructional programs of the school.

Qualifications:

 

 

 Masters Degree or Librarian Certification Required 

 

 

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instruction

1. Provide group instruction and individual guidance to students and other library users to help them locate resources and use research techniques. Serve as an information resource for users of library/media center materials.
2. Work with teachers to convey appropriate use of materials and help schedule materials for classroom instructional use. Encourage the appropriate use of video programing and other media for educational purposes.
3. Design, develop, and present staff development for teachers on the availability and use of campus and district learning resources.

Library Programs

4. Plan, collaborate with administrators, and implement an effective school library program that meets identified needs and create a library/media center environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity level and interests of students.
5. Make recommendations for acquisitions and manage the the processing, organizing, distribution, maintenance, and inventory of library/media resources.
6. Develop and maintain up-to-date resource files including instructional program schedules and other community resources.
7. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
8. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the library/media center program and make changes based on the findings.
9. Develop library schedules to ensure access to students.
10. Responsible for the organization, distribution, and maintenance of technology-based materials for classroom use. Direct any unresolved technology issues to the technology department.

Student Management

11. Carry out student discipline strategies and procedures in accordance with board policies and administrative regulations.
12. • Act as a positive role model for students at all times.
    • Support the vision, mission, core values, and beliefs of Palacios ISD. 
    • Performs 100% of instructional duties on a Title I, Part A Schoolwide campus.

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Leslie Gerberman
District Library Media Specialist
Palacios TX
leslieg@palaciosisd.org
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