Elementary Instructional Media Specialist / Librarian (2025-2026 Anticipated)

Please note there are two job descriptions posted below.

Job Title:                     Instructional Media Specialist

Reports to:                   Principal

Dept./School:               Assigned Campus

Wage/Hour Status:       Exempt

Pay Grade:                   Instructional 2, 192 days

Date Revised:              4/1/24

Primary Purpose:

Provide services and manage resources that allow students and staff to develop skills in locating, evaluating, synthesizing, and using information to solve problems and promote learning related to the instructional program of the school.  Work with administration to ensure that the school library/media center is relevant to students, helpful to staff, and open to the community.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Master’s degree from an accredited university in Library Science, Instructional Technology, or Information Science through a program accredited by the American Library Association.

Google Educator Certification (Levels 1 & 2 preferred)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to instruct students and manage behavior

Ability to train teachers on the use of resources and technology tools

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of library science

Experience:

Two years in an education/training environment

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instruction

1. Identify needs for the school library/media center as they relate to campus and district goals, and plan accordingly to meet those needs.
2. Provide group instruction and individual guidance to students on the discovery and ethical use of resources and digital media.
3. Provide professional development for teachers on the availability and use of various instructional resources.
4. Assist teachers in creating a learning environment that is rich in media and technological resources for students.
5. Support a culture of innovative practices and current resources in the library/media center by attending appropriate training sessions, and sharing information at related meetings.
6. Interact with students and staff to promote a love of reading and research and to create positive attitudes toward the school library/media center.

Library/Media Center

1. Manage acquisitions, processing, organizing, distribution, maintenance, and inventory of resources.
2. Create a library/media center environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity level and interests of students.

Administration

1. Keep track of records, reports, and other documentation as needed.
2. Comply with campus and district regulations, board policy, and federal and state laws as they relate to libraries and media services.

Communication

1. Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors, staff, and students.
2. Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, parents, and the community.
3. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage involvement from parents and the community.
4. Promote positive perceptions of the school and district through various media.

Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

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

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/ Physical Demands / Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Complete occasional light lifting of books and boxes.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.  Some duties listed may be as assigned, or as applicable.

Job Title:                      Librarian

Reports to:                   Principal

Dept./School:               Campus(es) Assigned

Wage Status:                Exempt

Pay Scale/Days:           Teacher Salary Schedule/192

Date Revised:               2/11/2020

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:

Education/Certification:

Approved Educator Preparation Program (EEP) completion

Master’s degree from accredited college or university

Valid Texas librarian or learning resources specialist certificate or endorsement

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of library science

Ability to instruct and manage student behavior

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Two years teaching experience

Experience in library/media center in public school setting

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instruction

1. Provide group instruction and individual guidance to students to help them locate resources and use research techniques.

1. Consult teachers on appropriate use of materials and help them schedule materials for classroom instruction.

1. 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.

Library Programs

1. Effectively plan school library program to meet identified needs.

1. Assist in preparation of bibliographies and curriculum guides.

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

1. Maintain schedules for instructional television programs and encourage use of video programs for educational purposes.

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

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

Student Management

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

1. Interact with students to promote positive attitudes toward school library.

Administration

1. Compile, budget and cost estimates based on documented program needs.

1. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.

1. Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in the library/media services area.

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

1. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.

Communication

1. Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.

1. Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.

Other

1. Regular attendance

Supervisory Responsibilities:

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

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Climbing, stretching, frequent light lifting of books, boxes

*Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex, (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status.  Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice.

The district Title IX Coordinator is

Dayna Hardaway, Director of HR, 1104 Broad St., Wichita Falls, TX 76307 940-235-1029