Ysleta Independent School District is hiring : Librarian in El Paso

Manage the operation of the library and serve as a master teacher, materials expert, and technology / curriculum leader. Provide leadership in instructional strategies, library administration, material selection, and technology implementation and utilization. Adhere to federal and state laws, as well as, district policies, procedures and regulations.

Essential Functions

• Through the use of effective classroom management strategies, create a nurturing, safe library environment that is positive and conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity level and interests of students.
• Participate in the curriculum development process to support academic achievement and utilize effective instructional strategies to teach information literacy, online safety, and the use of library materials to students.
• Support students in reading for different purposes and promote reading and inquiry learning as essential lifelong skills.
• Stay current on trends in librarianship in order to provide effective instruction to students on a variety of literacy skills.
• Lead and curate staff development for teachers on the availability and innovative use of digital / print resources and technology.
• Provide sources of information outside the physical library such as 24 / 7 online resources, digital content, and interlibrary loan.
• Collaborate with stakeholders when making decisions for classroom reading materials.
• Make recommendations for acquisitions and manage the processing, organizing, distribution, maintenance, and inventory of library media resources.
• Apply knowledge of collection development and utilize district policy in selecting materials and equipment for the school.
• Collaborate with the Innovative Technology Teacher (ITT) to deploy and maintain student devices and support the latest innovations in teaching and learning technology.
• Compile budget and estimate costs, maintain and file all reports, invoices, records, and other documents required based on program needs and state guidelines to evaluate program efficiency.
• Develop and coordinate an annual evaluation of the library media program, share with campus leadership, and make changes based on findings.
• Direct the work of library aides, student aides, and volunteers.
• Comply with campus, district, and state policies and procedures as appropriate.
• Attendance at the work site is required to meet essential functions of the job.

Other Responsibilities

Virtual and Online Teaching Duties (additional as assigned)

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors :

Tools / Equipment Used : Personal or district issued computer, phone system, video / instructional equipment, and peripherals. Automated external defibrillator (AED) as assigned after receiving appropriate training.

Posture : Prolonged standing, sitting, frequent kneeling, squatting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling and twisting

Motion : Repetitive computer work with frequent use of hands and wrists, frequent walking

Lifting : Regular lifting and carrying (less than 20 pounds); may lift and move books, stacks of books, text books, media equipment, desks and classroom equipment

Environment : Work inside, outside, from home or location other than school building, and exposure to noise

Mental Demands : Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours. Subject to the district’s drug and alcohol screening policy and regulation.

Travel : Occasional district-wide travel and statewide travel. Texas or New Mexico driver’s license; insurable by the district’s auto liability insurance carrier.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required and valid Texas school librarian certificate or endorsement, two years teaching experience, preferred. Must possess strong organizational, communications, computer, and public relations skills; possess excellent interpersonal & technological skills.

Teacher Salary Schedule

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Required Documents

The following are the required documents that must be submitted in order to be considered for an interview. You may attach the documents to your application or bring them into the YISD Central Office located at 9600 Sims Dr., El Paso, TX 79925. For more information, please contact the HR Department at 915-434-0428.

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