Job Title: Library Media Specialist PK-8
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt/Contracted
Reports To: Principal(s)
Pay Grade/Days: 102/188
Dept./School: Assigned Campus(es)
Date 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 university
Valid Texas Teacher certification
Valid Texas librarian certification (preferred)
Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of library science
Ability to instruct and manage student behavior
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
K12 Educational Research
Expertise in using technology in instruction
Experience in leading engaging staff development
Experience in promoting literacy
Experience Two 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
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. Non Discrimination Statement The Waco Independent School District (District) as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national 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, 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, contact Waco ISD Executive Director of Human Resources at 254-755-9473 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 Executive Director of Human Resources at 254-755-9473. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Section 504 or the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, contact Waco ISD Section 504 Coordinator at 254-755-9473 or; P.O. Box 27, Waco, TX, 76703.
