Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from accredited college or university (for individuals certified after January 23, 2001)
• Valid Texas school librarian certificate or endorsement 

• Knowledge of library and information science
• Ability to instruct and manage student behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to present information in one-on-one, small group, and large group situations to students, 

• Experience as an elementary librarian in a public school setting preferred, but not required

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide group instruction and individual guidance to students and other library users to help them locate resources and use research techniques. Serve as an information resource for users of library materials.
  
  
• Work with teachers to convey appropriate use of materials and help schedule materials for classroom instructional use. 
  
  
• Design, develop, and present staff development for teachers on the availability and use of campus and district learning resources available through the library.
  
  

• Plan and implement an effective school library program that meets identified needs and create a library environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity level and interests of students.
  
  
• Make recommendations for acquisitions and manage the processing, organizing, distribution, maintenance, and inventory of library resources.

• Assist teachers in preparation of bibliographies.

• Develop and maintain up-to-date resource files including instructional program schedules and other community resources.
  
  
• Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
  
  
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the library program and work with campus administrators to make changes based on the findings.
  
  

• Carry out student discipline in accordance with board policies and administrative regulations.
  
  

• Compile budget and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
   
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
  
  
• Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
  
  

• Direct the work of assigned instructional aide(s), if applicable.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: