Librarian Elementary School Pool for 2025-26 SY

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: LIBRARIAN ES PAY GRADE: LIBRARIAN

JOB CODE: FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT DATE REVISED: 01/27/2023 HC

DUTY DAYS: 187 LEGACY JOB CODE:

FUNDING SOURCE: THIS POSITION IS LOCALLY FUNDED.

AUSTIN ISD EQUITY STATEMENT:

Austin ISD is committed to developing shared definitions and expectations of equity across our District that are consistent
with our Board priorities. The definition of equity from the National Equity Project will guide our transformational work.

o Educational equity means that each child receives what they need to develop to their full academic and social
potential. Working Towards Educational Equity:

o Ensuring equally high outcomes for all participants in our educational system; removing the predictability of success
or failures that currently correlates with any social or cultural factor:

o Interrupting [Disrupting] inequitable practices, examining biases, and creating inclusive multicultural school
environments for adults and children; and

o Discovering and cultivating the unique gifts, talents, and interests that every human possesses.
https://nationalequityproject.org/

• Austin ISD Board President, February 2019
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A valid Texas certificate issued by the Texas Education Agency (e.g., School Librarian EC-12, Librarian, Learning Resources
Specialist Certification, Learning Resources Endorsement.) is required. Incumbent must have two (2) successful years of
classroom teaching experience. Incumbent must be able to read, write, and converse fluently in English. A Bachelor’s
degree from an accredited college or university is required.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires knowledge of and ability to apply current instructional and learning theories and methodologies.
Broad knowledge of current media production techniques and changes in technology is required. This position requires a
basic knowledge of a broad range of topics (e.g., the arts, sciences, literature, and history.) This position requires knowledge
of State, Local, and Federal laws and regulations affecting performance of duties (e.g., school handbooks, American Library
Association standards, copyright laws).

JOB PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITY:

In a school media center or library, incumbent is primarily responsible for formally instructing students and staff about
library skills and assuring the development and management of media resources. Incumbent makes a substantial
contribution to the education of students on the organization and use of a library or media center. Errors may result in an
inability to access needed learning and instructional materials and equipment easily. Incumbent is responsible for
overseeing the operations of the entire media center and in larger schools may supervise other media personnel. Errors
may result in acquisition of inappropriate resources, outdated learning materials, lost or wasted resources, and an inability
to locate materials or equipment within the media center. A significant number of tasks in this area involve applying
commonly accepted and used procedures to organize and control materials and equipment. Incumbent must be able to
think quickly and creatively to meet the varied needs of students and staff.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain knowledge of curriculum and standards and their correlation to literacy, resources, and the research

plagiarism, seeking multiple perspectives, and assessing online resources for validity, accuracy, timeliness. Librarian
fosters digital citizenship awareness in the school.

performance feedback. Participate regularly in campus and other professional development activities.

• Contributes to the school and to the district by participating in school events, serving on school/district committees,

to ensure best practices in optimal service and efficient operation.

• Maintain knowledge of literature and resource materials to help students and staff select books or other materials

encourages self-selected, voluntary reading and enhances the instructional program. Provides opportunities for
students to engage with literature to develop critical, creative, and independent thinking.

hours, including before and after the school day within the duty day. Collaborate with classroom teachers.

• Assist and motivate students and staff in the development of attitudes, habits, and skills leading to lifelong learning

integration of literature, reference and research skills, information literacy skills, and technologies into student
learning.

volunteers, student aides and other library staff as applicable, attending faculty and other campus related meetings
and events.

• Develop expenditure plan that adequately maintains the library program and supports the mission of the school.

and anticipates the curricular and recreational needs of the students and the school community. Use additional

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resources to provide access to materials that reflect a diversity of cultures with materials in multiple languages.
Seek input from both students and staff.

behavior issues. Work with teachers to create consistent, positive procedures.

• Offer multiple program opportunities to students and staff that supports school goals. Work with others as a team

• Provide an exceptional customer experience for all AISD stakeholders with intentional and professional practices

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED:

Perform other related duties as assigned; however, all employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare
situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Services are performed in a standard office or school setting. This position involves bending and stretching to shelve books
and may involve heavy lifting of technical equipment. This position may involve rare exposure to blood or body fluids.
Regular attendance is required for this position. Judgment is required to interpret broad professional, State, Local, and
Federal laws, regulations, and policies affecting the lives and education of children and the impact of the policies on
instructional methodologies or techniques employed. Collection, development, and management activities involve
judgment when selecting particular materials and equipment (e.g., budget limitations, difficulty level of material or use, and
subject).

PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS:

Incumbent receives administrative supervision, and performance is evaluated over the course of the school year. Supervisor
may supply detailed instruction regarding matters such as changes in law or policy and completing State and Local forms.
The work involves using professional skills and knowledge to access a broad range of specific or general information. Work
relationships are with students, teachers, and other school staff to share information, plan resource needs, and instruct in
the area of library skills. Involves significant contact with students to provide formal instruction on library skills. Involves
contact with co-workers in the library or media center to assign tasks and give instruction. May involve contact with
librarians or media personnel in other schools, public library staff, college library staff, sales representatives, and parents to
share information and locate materials and equipment.

The Austin Independent School District, as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer, does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or gender
expression or any other basis protected by law in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment decisions.