Position Type:
  Student Support Services/Librarian

Date Posted:
  8/10/2021

Location:
  Clements Parsons Elementary

  
JOB TITLE: Librarian
WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Principal/Director of Library Services
DEPT./SCHOOL: Assigned Campus

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Supervise and manage the school library media center. Provide services and resources that allow students to develop skills in locating, evaluating, synthesizing, and using information to solve problems. Serve as teacher, instructional materials expert, and curriculum adviser to involve the library media center in the instructional programs of the school.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:
Master's Degree
Valid Texas librarian or learning resources specialist certificate or endorsement

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of library science
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:
One year experience in library media center in public school setting

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Plan the school library program to meet identified needs.

2. Provide group instruction and guidance to individual students on how to locate resources and use appropriate research techniques.

3. Assist teachers and students to use media resources.

4. Work with teachers on the appropriate use and convenient scheduling of materials for classroom instruction.

5. Inform users of library media center materials and provide staff-development opportunities for teachers in the availability and utilization of local and district learning resources.

6. Assist in the preparation of bibliographies and curriculum guides.

7. Manage the acquisition, processing, organization, distribution, maintenance, and inventory of resources.

8. Maintain schedules for instructional television programs and facilitate the use of video programs for educational purposes.

9. Create a library media center environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.

10. Manage student behavior in the library and administer discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and Student Handbook.

11. Train and supervise adult and student library aides and volunteers.

12. Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.

13. Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.

14. Compile budget and cost estimates based on documented program needs.

15. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.

16. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and the local board.

17. Use of appropriate and effective techniques for community and parent involvement.

18. Conduct continuous evaluation of campus media program and make changes based on the findings.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct and monitor the work of library aide, student aides, and volunteers

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:
Ability to communicate (verbally and written), instruct, operate a personal computer, and maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Climbing and stretching; frequent light lifting of books and boxes; repetitive hand motions.
 
Copperas Cove ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, or age in its programs, activities or employment practices.  For inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies, contact:   Director of Human Resources, (254) 547-4460, 408 S MAIN, Copperas Cove, TX 76522.