Director I - Library Media Services Job at Fort Worth ISD in Fort Worth

Leading District Professional / Director

• Date Posted :

6 / 23 / 2025

• Location :

Teaching & Learning Center

• Closing Date :

07 / 09 / 2025

• Works with building-level and central office administrative staff to interpret the media program and to identify services and requirements.
• Collaborates with campus administrators and school leadership in monitoring the quality and needs of school media programs and creatively solving related problems.
• Collaborates with inter-departmental areas to ensure fidelity of integration with school library programs.
• Identifies and combines new and innovative practices into media programs inclusive of all student populations.
• Create an active learning environment encouraging all district stakeholders to utilize the library as a learning community.
• Works with district staff to evaluate and use electronic resources, technical software, and hardware to enhance retrieval and organization of information and data.
• Implements needed in-service activities to provide school media staff (librarians and library clerks) with the power of a cohesive media program to impact instruction through emerging technologies, evolving curricula, and educational issues.
• Implements mentoring program for new media specialists.
• Implement and comply with the policies established by local, state, and federal law, State Board of Education rules, and the local board policies in library media services.
• Acts as an advocate promoting and interpreting the value of school library media programs to FWISD and the community.
• Acts as a liaison to library programs in Tarrant County, the state, and local colleges and universities.
• Identifies the need and facilitates the creation of librarian committees (selection, outreach, literacy, collection review, etc.) and new librarian mentoring programs.
• Facilitates the creation of Lead Librarians by Networks.
• Conducts frequent needs assessment efforts, analyzes results, and applies the data to improve the overall district library media services program.
• Plans and organizes appropriate professional development sessions for librarians.
• Coordinate the district’s library media services program with other district departments and initiatives.
• Creates asynchronous opportunities for professional development and continual communication using learning management systems and telecommunication software.
• Approves campus-created purchase orders for library purchases upon the approval of the campus administrator.
• Monitors library collections to ensure alignment to district selection guidelines and HB 900.
• Monitors and reviews formal reconsideration requests made at the campus-level.
• Compiles cost estimates used in the budgeting process and administers the library media budget, ensuring that the program is cost-effective and funds are managed prudently.
• Oversees program details such as automation system administration, cataloging, digital resource acquisition and management, and curriculum collaboration.
• Assist in planning new library facilities and renovations, consult with architects and project managers, coordinate details with applicable departments as needed, supervise library collection moves, and select furnishings for new facilities and renovations.
• Conduct and report on the analysis of collections, usage, services, and other assessment data that evaluate the impact and effectiveness of library media services
• Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensures equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing; operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Corrects unsafe conditions in the work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to the supervisor.
• Selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff and makes recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
• All Fort Worth ISD employees must commit to the district’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct, and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high-quality customer service; builds rapport / relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; respects co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds appropriately in confrontational situations.
• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with the Board rules, policies, and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.
• Knowledge of current literacy, technology, curriculum, and instruction trends and strategies for integrating them throughout the district library media programs.
• Knowledge of national library trends related to facilities, equipment, technology, and instruction, including information literacy standards.
• Knowledge of federal and state guidelines and district policies and procedures regarding education and students.
• Knowledge of federal and state guidelines and district policies and procedures regarding special population students’ services and programs.
• Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation, and staff supervision.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of budget control methods, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in public relations, organizational development, communications, and interpersonal relations.
• Skill in working with initiatives that require collaboration with the district and outside agencies and organizations.
• Skill in monitoring / assessing the performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Ability to use software to access databases, email, create spreadsheets, and do word processing.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in oral and written forms.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation about performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted during work.
• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
• Tools / Equipment Used : Standard office equipment, including computers and peripherals.
• Posture : Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing / pulling, and twisting.
• Motion : Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and mouse use; occasional reaching.
• Lifting : Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
• Environment : Works in an office setting; may require occasional irregular and prolonged hours.
• Attendance : Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
• Mental Demands : Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.
• Education :

Master’s degree from accredited college or university in librarianship from a program accredited by the American Library Association, or a master’s degree with a specialty in school librarianship from a program recognized by the American Association of School Librarians in an educational unit accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (ALA Policy 54.2.2).

• Master’s degree from accredited college or university in librarianship from a program accredited by the American Library Association, or a master’s degree with a specialty in school librarianship from a program recognized by the American Association of School Librarians in an educational unit accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (ALA Policy 54.2.2).
• Certification / License :

Valid Texas School Librarian Certificate required.

• Valid Texas School Librarian Certificate required.
• Experience :

5 years’ librarian experience required;

• Previous leadership experience preferred.
• 5 years’ librarian experience required;
• Previous leadership experience preferred.
• Language : Bilingual (English / Spanish) working proficiency preferred in some settings.

Director I - Library Media Services

Reports to : Executive Director of Humanities

PCN : 4302-6

Pay Grade : 307

Duty Days : 239

Salary Range : $101,054 - $121,751

FLSA Status : Exempt

Position Purpose

Oversees evaluation, coordination, initiation, and administration of a strategic library media services vision that ensures an integrated plan of action supporting the district’s core values and culture. Responsible for directing and administrating library programs and services across the district and modeling the campus librarians’ role in digital and media literacy, digital citizenship, and technology integration.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Program Management

• Works with building-level and central office administrative staff to interpret the media program and to identify services and requirements.
• Collaborates with campus administrators and school leadership in monitoring the quality and needs of school media programs and creatively solving related problems.
• Collaborates with inter-departmental areas to ensure fidelity of integration with school library programs.
• Identifies and combines new and innovative practices into media programs inclusive of all student populations.
• Create an active learning environment encouraging all district stakeholders to utilize the library as a learning community.
• Works with district staff to evaluate and use electronic resources, technical software, and hardware to enhance retrieval and organization of information and data.
• Implements needed in-service activities to provide school media staff (librarians and library clerks) with the power of a cohesive media program to impact instruction through emerging technologies, evolving curricula, and educational issues.
• Implements mentoring program for new media specialists.
• Implement and comply with the policies established by local, state, and federal law, State Board of Education rules, and the local board policies in library media services.
• Acts as an advocate promoting and interpreting the value of school library media programs to FWISD and the community.
• Acts as a liaison to library programs in Tarrant County, the state, and local colleges and universities.
• Identifies the need and facilitates the creation of librarian committees (selection, outreach, literacy, collection review, etc.) and new librarian mentoring programs.
• Facilitates the creation of Lead Librarians by Networks.
• Conducts frequent needs assessment efforts, analyzes results, and applies the data to improve the overall district library media services program.
• Plans and organizes appropriate professional development sessions for librarians.
• Coordinate the district’s library media services program with other district departments and initiatives.
• Creates asynchronous opportunities for professional development and continual communication using learning management systems and telecommunication software.
• Approves campus-created purchase orders for library purchases upon the approval of the campus administrator.
• Monitors library collections to ensure alignment to district selection guidelines and HB 900.
• Monitors and reviews formal reconsideration requests made at the campus-level.

Budget and Inventory

• Compiles cost estimates used in the budgeting process and administers the library media budget, ensuring that the program is cost-effective and funds are managed prudently.
• Oversees program details such as automation system administration, cataloging, digital resource acquisition and management, and curriculum collaboration.
• Assist in planning new library facilities and renovations, consult with architects and project managers, coordinate details with applicable departments as needed, supervise library collection moves, and select furnishings for new facilities and renovations.
• Conduct and report on the analysis of collections, usage, services, and other assessment data that evaluate the impact and effectiveness of library media services

Safety

• Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensures equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing; operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Corrects unsafe conditions in the work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to the supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff and makes recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.

Personal Work Relationships

• All Fort Worth ISD employees must commit to the district’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct, and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high-quality customer service; builds rapport / relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; respects co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds appropriately in confrontational situations.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with the Board rules, policies, and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of current literacy, technology, curriculum, and instruction trends and strategies for integrating them throughout the district library media programs.
• Knowledge of national library trends related to facilities, equipment, technology, and instruction, including information literacy standards.
• Knowledge of federal and state guidelines and district policies and procedures regarding education and students.
• Knowledge of federal and state guidelines and district policies and procedures regarding special population students’ services and programs.
• Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation, and staff supervision.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of budget control methods, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in public relations, organizational development, communications, and interpersonal relations.
• Skill in working with initiatives that require collaboration with the district and outside agencies and organizations.
• Skill in monitoring / assessing the performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Ability to use software to access databases, email, create spreadsheets, and do word processing.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in oral and written forms.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation about performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted during work.

Travel Requirements

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Tools / Equipment Used : Standard office equipment, including computers and peripherals.
• Posture : Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing / pulling, and twisting.
• Motion : Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and mouse use; occasional reaching.
• Lifting : Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
• Environment : Works in an office setting; may require occasional irregular and prolonged hours.
• Attendance : Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
• Mental Demands : Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Education :

Master’s degree from accredited college or university in librarianship from a program accredited by the American Library Association, or a master’s degree with a specialty in school librarianship from a program recognized by the American Association of School Librarians in an educational unit accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (ALA Policy 54.2.2).

• Certification / License :

Valid Texas School Librarian Certificate required.

• Experience :

5 years’ librarian experience required;

• Previous leadership experience preferred.
• Language : Bilingual (English / Spanish) working proficiency preferred in some settings.

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

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