Junior High Librarian

194 Days $64,394.00 + depending on experience Librarian/Photojournalism Teacher Contact Information Jason Ervin Email: Jason.Ervin@wylieisd.net 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, technology consultant, and curriculum adviser to ensure that library/media center is involved in instructional programs of the school. Qualifications: Education: 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 library science Ability to instruct and manage student behavior Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Proficiency in technology tools and services Experience: 2 years classroom experience Major Responsibilities and Duties: Instruction • Provide group instruction and individual guidance to students to help them locate resources and use research techniques to utilize both print and electronic resources. • Consult teachers on appropriate use of materials and help them schedule materials and electronic resources for classroom instruction. • 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 print and electronic learning resources. Library Programs • Effectively plan school library program to meet identified needs. • Manage acquisitions, processing, organizing, distribution, maintenance, and inventory of resources. • Attend workshops/conventions to improve knowledge and awareness of current trends in library science and technology. • Earn continuing education hours to maintain certificate validity. • Coordinate access to community resources and information. Collaborate with public librarians to organize events and activities. • Maintain schedules for technology resources within the library/media center. Provide instruction in use of technology and electronic resources. Encourage use for educational purposes • Create a library/media center environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity level and interests of students. • Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement. Student Management • Carry out discipline in accordance with board policies and administrative regulations. • Interact with students to promote positive attitudes toward school library. Administration • Compile, budget and cost estimates based on documented program needs. • Compile, maintain, and analyze library/media reports with regards to improving services, further meeting campus and patron needs. Make changes based on the findings • Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in the library/media services area. • Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations. • Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. Communication • Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors. • Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents. Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise clerical aide(s), student aides, and volunteers. Equipment Used: Personal computer, printer, scanner, and other technology as needed. Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard library equipment including imaging equipment; standard instruction equipment Posture: Regular sitting, standing, kneeling, squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; regular overhead reaching; climbing ladders Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds); occasional moderate lifting and carrying (15–44 pounds) Environment: Work inside; work alone; exposure to biological and chemical hazards such as mold and dust Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruption; maintain emotional control under stress

Librarian/Photojournalism Teacher

Contact Information

Jason Ervin

Email: Jason.Ervin@wylieisd.net

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, technology consultant, and curriculum adviser to ensure that library/media center is involved in instructional programs of the school.

Qualifications:

Education:

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 library science

Ability to instruct and manage student behavior

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Proficiency in technology tools and services

Experience:

2 years classroom experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instruction

• Provide group instruction and individual guidance to students to help them locate resources and use research techniques to utilize both print and electronic resources.
• Consult teachers on appropriate use of materials and help them schedule materials and electronic resources for classroom instruction.
• 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 print and electronic learning resources.

Library Programs

• Effectively plan school library program to meet identified needs.
• Manage acquisitions, processing, organizing, distribution, maintenance, and inventory of resources.
• Attend workshops/conventions to improve knowledge and awareness of current trends in library science and technology.
• Earn continuing education hours to maintain certificate validity.
• Coordinate access to community resources and information. Collaborate with public librarians to organize events and activities.
• Maintain schedules for technology resources within the library/media center. Provide instruction in use of technology and electronic resources. Encourage use for educational purposes
• Create a library/media center environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity level and interests of students.
• Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

Student Management

• Carry out discipline in accordance with board policies and administrative regulations.
• Interact with students to promote positive attitudes toward school library.

Administration

• Compile, budget and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
• Compile, maintain, and analyze library/media reports with regards to improving services, further meeting campus and patron needs. Make changes based on the findings
• Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in the library/media services area.
• Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Communication

• Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

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

Equipment Used:

Personal computer, printer, scanner, and other technology as needed.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard library equipment including imaging equipment; standard instruction equipment

Posture: Regular sitting, standing, kneeling, squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; regular overhead reaching; climbing ladders

Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds); occasional moderate lifting and carrying (15–44 pounds)

Environment: Work inside; work alone; exposure to biological and chemical hazards such as mold and dust

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruption; maintain emotional control under stress