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

Librarian provides opportunities to help learners become creative problem solvers and independent users and producers of ideas and information

Inquiry

Collaborate with teachers to plan and deliver instruction that supports the curriculum

The librarian provides instruction based on the inquiry approach to learning

The librarian promotes student inquiry to pursue, create, and share knowledge

The librarian offers professional development opportunities that promote best practices in inquiry-based teaching and learning

Digital Learning & Reading

The librarian encourages the learning community to read a variety of literature for information and pleasure to develop their reading life

The Librarian elevates literacy instruction through participation in national, state, and local reading initiatives

Librarian develops a collection reflective of diversity, student choice, and reading for information

Protect the intellectual freedom of students and staff following defined FBISD policy and procedures

The librarian uses and promotes the use of digital resources and technologies across content areas for discovery, collaboration, critical analysis, creation, and presentation of learning

The librarian offers creative, innovative, and ethical use of current and emerging technologies

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

If the position is tied to coaching a UIL sport, the following essential duties and responsibilities are applicable to coaching:

Perform coaching duties as assigned as well as other duties required for the smooth, efficient operation of asuccessful athletic programPossess knowledge and adhere to UIL rules and regulationsAssist the Athletic Department with budget, schedules, care/use of facilitiesCommunicate with the Athletic Department on a regular basis Supervisory Responsibilities Utilizes 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 Provide formal and informal instruction to students and staff in the access and use of library instructional resources Maintain lines of communication with the district library coordinator, 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 Model effective strategies for developing multiple literacies Remain current in professional practices and developments, information technologies, and educational research applicable to school library programs

Qualifications

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

Valid Texas Teacher Certification

Valid Texas Librarian Certification

Valid Driver's license with CDL Certification preferred if coaching a UIL sport

Minimum of 2 years of classroom teaching experience from a public or accredited private school

Coaching experience preferred if coaching a UIL sport

Knowledge and training in all phases of school librarianship

Ability to serve as teacher, instructional specialist, and materials specialist

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.

Additional Information

Ability to multi-task. Ability to work with a variety of students, staff and community members.