Frisco ISD is hiring : Librarian - All Levels in Frisco

Campus Support - Librarian

• Date Posted :

2 / 12 / 2025

• Location :

Campus To Be Assigned

• Date Available :

Feb 2025 - Summer 2025

• Closing Date :

02 / 25 / 2025

Job Title : Librarian - All Levels

Reports to : Campus Principal

Dept / School : Campus to be Assigned

Work Year : 189 days

Base Salary : Teacher Pay Scale

PRIMARY PURPOSE :

Supervise and manage the school library. Engage learners through the use of print and digital resources to access, create and share content as well as collaborate with other learners as global citizens. Collaborate with teachers to design engaging learning experiences to integrate digital citizenship and information literacy skills into instruction. Serve as teacher, materials expert, and curriculum adviser to ensure that the library is involved in instructional programs of the school. Set the tone for creating a campus community of readers and lifelong learners.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education / Certification :

Master’s degree from accredited college or university (for individuals certified after January 23, 2001)

Valid Texas librarian or learning resources specialist certificate or endorsement

Special Knowledge / Skills :

Knowledge of current library and information science best practices

Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Proficiency in engaging learners in a variety of instructional strategies

Experience :

Minimum of two years of experience as a classroom teacher preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES :

Instructional Partner :

Provide group instruction and individual guidance to students in the use of the library and its resources (print and online) for completion of information-related assignments.

Collaborate with teachers in the planning and design of lessons that are engaging learning experiences and assessments that incorporate multiple literacies and technology, and foster critical thinking.

Participate in the curriculum development process at both the building and district level to ensure that the curricula include the full range of literacy skills (information, media, visual, digital, and technological literacy) necessary to meet content standards and to develop lifelong learners.

Create an environment that stimulates interest in reading and encourages an appreciation of literature.

Integrate digital citizenship so that all stakeholders collaborate in an atmosphere of respect, integrity, sharing, trust, and service.

Remain current in professional practices and developments, information technologies, and education research applicable to the school library program.

Information Specialist :

In accordance with district policy, develop, organize, and maintain a collection of resources appropriate to the curriculum, the learners, and the teaching styles and instructional strategies used within the school community.

Serve as an information resource for users of library materials and provide professional learning opportunities for staff on the availability and use of campus and district learning resources.

Evaluate, promote, and use existing and emerging technologies to support teaching and learning, supplement school resources, connect the school with the global learning community, communicate with stakeholders, and provide 24 / 7 access to library services.

Collaborate, as appropriate, with the Digital Learning Coach, to explore, introduce, and lead students and staff to emerging trends and technologies in curriculum and instruction.

Use publicity, motivational activities and exhibits / displays to promote an atmosphere conducive to learning; to include appropriate social / digital media.

Understand copyright, fair use, and licensing of intellectual property, and assist users with their understanding and observance of the same.

Program Administrator :

Arrange for flexible scheduling of the library to provide student and staff accessibility to resources at point of need.

Develop collaborative partnerships with the campus and community to create innovative opportunities for all stakeholders.

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

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

Prepare, justify, and administer the school library program budget to support specific program goals.

Using local selection policy and guidelines, secure, inventory, and maintain a balanced and diverse collection, with input from stakeholders, in a variety of formats which supports and enriches the curriculum.

Uphold and comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, school board policies, administrative regulations, and instructions of administrative supervisors.

Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.

Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents.

Support and implement the mission, vision, goals and beliefs of Frisco ISD.

Willingly accept and perform duties assigned by administrators.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Supervise student aides and volunteers.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED :

Frisco ISD retains the right to adjust the responsibilities and assignments of all positions as needed to meet the needs of the District.

WORK RELATIONSHIPS :

Frisco ISD is committed to fostering a collaborative work environment that honors and supports the social and emotional well-being of all. Employees are expected to interact in a manner that is becoming of educators and promotes high levels of productivity for the benefit of the students we serve.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors :

Maintain emotional control under stress. Climbing, stretching, frequent light lifting of books, boxes. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.

Application Deadline : February 25, 2025 (4 : 00 PM CST)

The Frisco Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, or disability status of otherwise qualified individuals. FISD does not discriminate on the basis of membership or application for membership in the uniformed services.

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