Librarian

Librarian 2008 Kirby, Houston, Texas (US-TX), 77019-6016,

United States ID:

36292

Job Description Location:

 

River Oaks Elementary School Department:

 

River Oaks ES Area:

Central Contract Months:

10

Salary Range:

 $64,000.00 - $89,500.00

Academic Year:

 26-27 POSITION SUMMARY Provide all students with an enriched library environment containing a wide variety and range of materials that will invite intellectual growth, and to aid students in acquiring the skills needed to take full advantage of library resources.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

▪ Operate and supervise the library. ▪ Evaluate, select, and requisition new library materials. ▪ Assist teachers in the selection of books and other instructional materials, make library materials available to supplement the instructional program. ▪ Inform teachers and other staff members concerning new materials the library acquires. ▪ Collaborate with teachers in planning those assignments that likely lead to extended use of library resources. ▪ Promote appropriate conduct of students using library facilities.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES CONTINUED

▪ Help students to develop habits of independent reference work and to develop skill in the use of reference materials in relation to planned assignments. ▪ Issue, store, and order parts for audio-visual materials and equipment. ▪ Keep an up to date inventory of library materials and AV equipment such as print and non-print materials. ▪ Promote and participate in district-sponsored activities such as Name that Book Contest, Library Week poster contest, Children's Book Week activities, etc. ▪ Provide a warm, attractive environment for students which may require maintenance of bulletin boards, arrangement of books and shelves, furniture placement, and use of AV equipment.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS N/A

Education ▪ Masters degree from an accredited college or university. ▪ Appropriate Texas certificate for School Librarian. Experience Working knowledge of computers and word processing and data base software. Other Requirements ▪ Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district. ▪ Ability to exhibit human and managerial skills. ▪ Ability to exhibit interpretive and reasoning skills. ▪ Ability to instruct. ▪ Ability to have repetitive hand motions. ▪ Ability to adjust eye to bring an object into focus; judge distance (close and distant); distinguish colors and have visual acuity. ▪ Ability to travel to schools throughout the district. ▪ Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, climb stairs, drive, and/or be mobile. ▪ Valid Texas Driver's license with applicable insurance coverage. Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer.