Waco Independent School District
Library Media Specialist
Waco Independent School District, Waco, Texas, United States, 76710
Position Type:Professional/Library Media Specialist PK-8 - Middle School
Date Posted:5/16/2023
Location:Waco HighJob Title:
Library Media Specialist PK-8Wage/Hour Status:
Exempt/ContractReports To:
PrincipalPay Grade/Days:
102/188 daysDept./School:
Assigned CampusDate Revised:
March 2022
Primary Purpose:Collaborates with teaching staff in the development of student information literacy through the administration of the library media program, provides specialized instruction to students and teaching staff, and oversees the selection, organization, utilization, and maintenance of library, information and curriculum resources, in an effort to increase student academic performance. Serve as teacher, materials expert, and curriculum adviser to involve the library media center in the instructional programs of the school.
Qualifications:Education/Certification:Masters degree from accredited college or university in library science (preferred)Bachelor's degree from accredited college or universityValid Texas Teacher certificationValid Texas librarian certification (preferred)
Special Knowledge/Skills:Knowledge of library scienceAbility to instruct and manage student behaviorStrong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skillsK12 Educational ResearchExpertise in using technology in instructionExperience in leading engaging staff developmentExperience in promoting literacy
ExperienceTwo years' successful experience as a teacher
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Learning and Teaching
Fosters the development of information finding, analyzing and problem-solving skills to support investigations and encouraging students to become skilled creators of information and ideas.
Reading Advocacy
Promoting a love of reading culture among students and staff; maintaining a library culture that encourages reading for pleasure and professional growth; supporting school reading incentive programs, providing book talks and reading consultations for students and staff.
Information Access and Delivery
Collaborating with and providing instruction for students in the preparation, presentation, and evaluation of units or assignments that utilize instructional technology and information resources.Assisting staff and students in using knowledge meaningfully for decision making and problem solving.Assisting staff and students with strategies for intellectual access to information and ideas for learning (finding, judging, and using information) that they can use within and beyond school settings.Providing information and instruction in areas of information literacy, the Research Cycle, Acceptable Use Policy, internet safety, ethics, intellectual property and copyright, and use of educational technologies.
Program Administration/Management
Establishes and coordinates efficient systems to enhance the use of information resources.Creating and implementing procedures for library media center operations including, but not limited to: planning and evaluation, budgeting, access, student and teacher use, instruction, services, facilities, and collection development (selection, acquisition, cataloging, processing, inventory, weeding).Developing and maintaining a diversified library collection of print, non-print, and electronic resources to support curricular needs, the development of student literacy, and the interests of the students, using up-to-date review sources and selection practices.Maintaining circulation systems for library, processional, and curriculum materials.Creating an environment and implementing systems to promote intellectual and physical access to library media materials and equipment.
Leadership/Collaboration
Provides leadership, instruction, and consulting assistance in the use of literature, leading edge instruction and information technology.Modeling instructional strategies and coaching staff members in the integration of instructional technology and literacy programs.Participating as a learner and teacher in district wide meetings, in-service, and committees.Partner with Campus Instructional Specialists to provide campus professional development, coaching and modeling for instructional technology.Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and the local board in the area of library services.Perform all other duties as assigned.
Supervisory responsibilities:Students and library aide, when applicable
Equipment used:Macintosh and Dell computers, updated software, audio-visual equipment
Working Conditions:Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:Maintain emotional control under stress, hectic pace, and work with frequent interruptions. Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer. Climbing, stretching, frequent light lifting of books and boxes. Standing for long periods of time.
Note:
This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
Special Funding:This position is funded by Federal/and or State grants, you understand that your employment is expressly conditioned on the availability of full funding for the position. If full funding becomes unavailable, your employment is subject to termination, nonrenewal, or reassignment, as applicable.Additionally, if full funding becomes unavailable, the employee may apply and be interviewed for vacant positions provided they meet the requirements for the position.
Federal Time and Effort Reporting:The Employee in this position is assigned 100% to the federal and state program responsibilities and duties stated in this job description.
Non Discrimination StatementThe Waco Independent School District is an equal opportunity educational provider and employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, natural origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or genetic information in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as Board policy not to discriminate in such a manner.
For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title IX, please email titleixcoordinator@wacoisd.org or contact Waco ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and/or Waco ISD Coordinator of Student Management at 254-755-9410 and/or Waco ISD Director of Athletics at 254-745-2250. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title VI and Title VII, as amended, contact Waco ISD Assistant of Human Resources at 254-755-9410. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Section 504 or the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, contact Waco ISD Director of Special Education at 254-755-9431 or P.O. Box 27, Waco, TX 76703
Date Posted:5/16/2023
Location:Waco HighJob Title:
Library Media Specialist PK-8Wage/Hour Status:
Exempt/ContractReports To:
PrincipalPay Grade/Days:
102/188 daysDept./School:
Assigned CampusDate Revised:
March 2022
Primary Purpose:Collaborates with teaching staff in the development of student information literacy through the administration of the library media program, provides specialized instruction to students and teaching staff, and oversees the selection, organization, utilization, and maintenance of library, information and curriculum resources, in an effort to increase student academic performance. Serve as teacher, materials expert, and curriculum adviser to involve the library media center in the instructional programs of the school.
Qualifications:Education/Certification:Masters degree from accredited college or university in library science (preferred)Bachelor's degree from accredited college or universityValid Texas Teacher certificationValid Texas librarian certification (preferred)
Special Knowledge/Skills:Knowledge of library scienceAbility to instruct and manage student behaviorStrong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skillsK12 Educational ResearchExpertise in using technology in instructionExperience in leading engaging staff developmentExperience in promoting literacy
ExperienceTwo years' successful experience as a teacher
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Learning and Teaching
Fosters the development of information finding, analyzing and problem-solving skills to support investigations and encouraging students to become skilled creators of information and ideas.
Reading Advocacy
Promoting a love of reading culture among students and staff; maintaining a library culture that encourages reading for pleasure and professional growth; supporting school reading incentive programs, providing book talks and reading consultations for students and staff.
Information Access and Delivery
Collaborating with and providing instruction for students in the preparation, presentation, and evaluation of units or assignments that utilize instructional technology and information resources.Assisting staff and students in using knowledge meaningfully for decision making and problem solving.Assisting staff and students with strategies for intellectual access to information and ideas for learning (finding, judging, and using information) that they can use within and beyond school settings.Providing information and instruction in areas of information literacy, the Research Cycle, Acceptable Use Policy, internet safety, ethics, intellectual property and copyright, and use of educational technologies.
Program Administration/Management
Establishes and coordinates efficient systems to enhance the use of information resources.Creating and implementing procedures for library media center operations including, but not limited to: planning and evaluation, budgeting, access, student and teacher use, instruction, services, facilities, and collection development (selection, acquisition, cataloging, processing, inventory, weeding).Developing and maintaining a diversified library collection of print, non-print, and electronic resources to support curricular needs, the development of student literacy, and the interests of the students, using up-to-date review sources and selection practices.Maintaining circulation systems for library, processional, and curriculum materials.Creating an environment and implementing systems to promote intellectual and physical access to library media materials and equipment.
Leadership/Collaboration
Provides leadership, instruction, and consulting assistance in the use of literature, leading edge instruction and information technology.Modeling instructional strategies and coaching staff members in the integration of instructional technology and literacy programs.Participating as a learner and teacher in district wide meetings, in-service, and committees.Partner with Campus Instructional Specialists to provide campus professional development, coaching and modeling for instructional technology.Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and the local board in the area of library services.Perform all other duties as assigned.
Supervisory responsibilities:Students and library aide, when applicable
Equipment used:Macintosh and Dell computers, updated software, audio-visual equipment
Working Conditions:Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:Maintain emotional control under stress, hectic pace, and work with frequent interruptions. Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer. Climbing, stretching, frequent light lifting of books and boxes. Standing for long periods of time.
Note:
This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
Special Funding:This position is funded by Federal/and or State grants, you understand that your employment is expressly conditioned on the availability of full funding for the position. If full funding becomes unavailable, your employment is subject to termination, nonrenewal, or reassignment, as applicable.Additionally, if full funding becomes unavailable, the employee may apply and be interviewed for vacant positions provided they meet the requirements for the position.
Federal Time and Effort Reporting:The Employee in this position is assigned 100% to the federal and state program responsibilities and duties stated in this job description.
Non Discrimination StatementThe Waco Independent School District is an equal opportunity educational provider and employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, natural origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or genetic information in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as Board policy not to discriminate in such a manner.
For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title IX, please email titleixcoordinator@wacoisd.org or contact Waco ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and/or Waco ISD Coordinator of Student Management at 254-755-9410 and/or Waco ISD Director of Athletics at 254-745-2250. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title VI and Title VII, as amended, contact Waco ISD Assistant of Human Resources at 254-755-9410. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Section 504 or the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, contact Waco ISD Director of Special Education at 254-755-9431 or P.O. Box 27, Waco, TX 76703