Librarian (2025-2026)

SUMMARY:

Provides services and resources that develop students’ literature appreciation and a love of reading, as well as helping students to develop skills in locating, evaluating, synthesizing, and using technology and information to solve problems. Serves as a resource on District approved digital resources. Advises teachers and administrators on the use of authentic technology, online resources, digital content, and print- and non-print- based library media resources. Manages the Library Learning Commons’ instructional material resources and technology resources. Collaborates with faculty to assist with researching, lesson planning, integration of authentic technology and ordering materials that align with district curriculum. 

BASIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties and responsibilities noted herein, however, this list represents examples only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description. 

• Model KISD core organizational beliefs and values; communicate openly and effectively within and across teams; and manage resources to effectively support District goals. 
• Provide program support and service delivery; communicate effectively within and across teams and participate in cross-functional work groups.
• Maintain a commitment to the District mission; model District expectations through personal leadership and actively support the efforts of others to achieve District goals.
• Utilize effective communication and collaboration skills between and among various areas of the organization to maximize service delivery, program development, and customer satisfaction. 
• Expose students to a wide range of literature.
• Effectively plan school library program to meet identified needs. 
• Plan schedule to ensure availability of library and materials to students throughout the school day.
• Develop a collaborative relationship with campus teachers based on a shared commitment to instructional initiatives.
• Provide staff development and instructional support for teachers in using print, online and digital resources. 
• Provide professional learning opportunities, as needed, in the areas of research, authentic technology integration, digital resources, and technology devices.
• Provide learning opportunities for students related to new technologies and the use and production of a variety of media formats.  
• Conduct classes in library science skills and research skills; ensure lessons are integrated with core curriculum and supported with appropriate technology. 
• Manage acquisitions, processing, organizing, distribution, maintenance, and inventory of instructional resources both technology and print based medium. 
• Compile and oversee budget and spending for campus library, purchase books, audio visual materials and equipment, periodicals, and other items within budget guidelines for the library. 
• Create a Library Learning Commons that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity level and interests of students.
• Interact with students to promote positive attitudes toward Library Learning Commons, reading, and technology. 
• Continually learn and build personal and professional capacity.
• Maintain a supportive, positive, courteous, respectful and professional attitude regarding all aspects of the job responsibilities, administration, and District/campus goals.
• Positively represent Keller ISD and the District administration at public venues and/or 
• activities; maintain a professional appearance, manner and work habit.
• Develop and implement systems to enhance the positive work environment as aligned with Core Documents.
• Develop and maintain systems for retrieval of information in support of all programs; compile, maintain, file, and secure all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents.
• Pursue professional development activities for self and assigned staff; ensure that professional development activities are aligned with District goals and initiatives and current professional research.
• Comply with all policies, operating procedures, legal requirements, and verbal and written directives.
• Comply with the Professional Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of Library Science
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct and manage student behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to be patient, flexible, and versatile
• Knowledge of and skill in utilizing technology devices used by teachers and students 
• Knowledge of authentic technology integration

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree in Library Science
• Valid Texas School Librarian Certificate or participation in a state-accredited master’s program with permission of advisor for Emergency School Librarian Certification 
• Valid Texas Teacher Certificate in English as a Second Language (ESL) – preferred and will be required for contract renewal

Experience:

• Two (2) years successful classroom teaching experience

MENTAL/PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Frequent sitting and standing; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Repetitive hand motions: frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching 
• Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
• Frequent moving of small stacks of books and media equipment
• Occasional prolonged and irregular hours

INTENT AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be.  It is not intended to limit, or any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision.  The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.