Librarian - (2200015V) - Fully Certified
Job Overview
The Librarian will integrate the curriculum, resources, and teaching strategies to promote student success and lifelong learning.The incumbent will empower students and staff to become effective users of ideas and information; to help them acquire 21st Century learning skills.
Position Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide a cohesive, comprehensive campus Library program servicing the needs of campus and district users
- 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 formal and informal instruction to students and staff in the access and use of library instructional resources
- Provide instruction in research skills and inquiry methods to students and staff
- Report to and plan with the principal to establish library goals and support campus goals
- Collaborate with teachers to plan and deliver instruction that supports the curriculum
- Create and maintain a positive and welcoming climate in the library
- Encourage the love of reading and promote a culture of reading on campus
- Maintain lines of communication with the district library coordinator, including attendance at library meetings and in-services
- Develop procedures for circulation of library materials and use of the library facility
- 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
- Protect the intellectual freedom of student and staff following defined FBISD policy and procedures
- Maintain a current collection through selection, inventory, and weeding of materials
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.
- Master's Degree Master's Degree in Library and/or Information Science or related field required
- Valid Texas Teacher Certification
- Valid Texas Librarian Certification
- Minimum of 2 years of classroom teaching experience from a public or accredited private school
- Knowledge and training in all phases of school librarianship
- Ability to serve as teacher, instructional specialist, and materials specialist
Additional Information
- Ability to multi-task. Ability to work with a variety of students, staff and community members.
Library Media Specialist - (2200016C) - In process of obtaining certification
Job Overview
The Library Media Specialist will integrate the curriculum, resources, and teaching strategies to promote student success and lifelong learning.The incumbent will empower students and staff to become effective users of ideas and information; help students acquire 21st Century skills.
Position Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Plan and implement the campus Library program
- Select appropriate materials for the campus library collection according to defined FBISD policy and procedures
- Plan processing and organization of all materials according to accepted district procedures
- Maintain current collection through selection, inventory, and weeding of materials
- Develop procedures for circulation of library materials and use of the library facility
- Develop and manage the library budget following defined FBISD policy and procedures
Collaborate with teachers to plan and implement instruction that supports the curriculum
- Provide in-service training for teachers
- Protect the intellectual freedom of students and staff following defined FBISD policy and procedures
Maintain lines of communication with the District library coordinator, including attendance at library meetings and in-services
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate job duties and expectations of Library professional staff, student workers, and volunteers
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 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
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On behalf of Fort Bend ISD Human Resources and Library Media Services
by Tara Hoopes
Digital Systems Librarian
Fort Bend ISD
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Tara Hoopes
Digital Systems Librarian
Fort Bend ISD
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