Elementary Librarian Job at Northwest ISD in Fort Worth

NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Title : Elementary Librarian (0330)

Reports To : Campus Principal

Dept. / Campus : Campus Assigned

Wage / Hour Status : Exempt

Duty Days : 197 Days

Pay Grade : A20

Date Revised : 10 / 2024

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, materials expert, and curriculum adviser to ensure that library / media center is involved in instructional programs of the school.

Qualifications : Qualifications :

Master of Library Science preferred.

Valid Texas librarian or learning resources specialist certification or endorsement required.

Understanding of library technology and library databases

Knowledge of library science

Ability to instruct and manage student behavior.

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Major Duties and Responsibilities :

Provide group instruction and individual guidance to students to help them locate.

resources and use research techniques.

Consult teachers on appropriate use of materials and help them schedule materials.

for classroom instruction.

Serve as information resource for users of library / media center materials and provide staff development opportunities for teachers on the availability and use of campus and district learning resources.

Effectively plan school library program to meet identified needs.

Assist in preparation of bibliographies and curriculum guides.

Manage acquisitions, processing, organizing, distribution, maintenance, and inventory of resources.

Coordinate development and maintenance of community resource file.

Encourage use of video programs for educational purposes.

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

Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

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

Interact with students to promote positive attitudes toward school library.

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 in the library / media services area.

Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the library / media center program and make changes based on the findings.

Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.

Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.

Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.

Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Duties :

Supervise clerical aide(s), student aides, and volunteers.

Equipment Used :

Computer, copier, fax, library media equipment, laptops, and presentation equipment.

Working Conditions :

Maintain emotional control under stress. Climbing, stretching, overhead reaching, squatting, stooping, pushing, pulling, walking, climbing, keyboarding, twisting, and frequent light lifting of books and boxes. Occasional district wide travel. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

This document describes the general purpose, and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned, alternative methods of performing your duties, or skills that may be required.

Salary Range : $68,936.44 TO $90,481.15

How To Apply : https : / / www.nisdtx.org / departments / human-resources / job-postings

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