Future Librarian

Primary Purpose:

Canyon ISD students will attain knowledge and skills to become accomplished readers, independent learners, critical thinkers, creative problem solvers, and informed citizens through the expertise of the school librarian and the use of resources, services, and technologies provided by school library programs.

Qualifications:

Strong interpersonal skills, organized, highly motivated, advanced technology skills

Educational/Certification:

Must hold a valid Texas teaching certificate with GT and ESL certification and Librarian certification.

Experience:

3 years classroom teaching experience.

Major Responsibilities:

Serves as the Campus Library Media Center Coordinator – 

• Guide, promote and encourage reading, literacy and books for recreational and educational pursuits including appropriate books, eBooks, databases, Web sites and technological resources to enable students to complete assignments and to become independent library users                  
• Provide instruction, support and access to innovative technologies including but not limited to workstations, laptops, mobile learning devices, apps, BYOT, eBooks, SMART technologies, Web 2.0 tools, Discovery Education, online databases, emerging technologies and more. 
• Plan and administer the media center budget; prepare and submit an annual budget, recommend capital outlay expenditures, compile and prepare requisitions and purchase orders, maintain records of expenditures
• Collaborate with district and campus staff and students to support the CISD curriculum   
• Create an atmosphere conducive to learning
• Promote professional support for staff by selecting and organizing materials for the professional collection
• Acquire and organize materials; maintain an accurate database and inventory of library holdings
• Plan circulation policies and procedures
• Update and maintain the campus and library websites in coordination with administrators, counselor and staff
• Participate in professional organizations relating to applicable responsibilities and actively participate in professional development
• Attend regularly scheduled district librarian’s PLC meetings
• Participate in at least 6 hours of professional development in gifted and talented update learning

Serve as the Campus GT Contact – 

• In cooperation with administrators and the Director of Digital and Academic Innovation
• Oversee the assessment of students nominated for the G/T program
• Maintain records and portfolios of gifted students
• Coordinate G/T program information students, parents, faculty and community
• Coordinate G/T professional development opportunities for faculty