District Librarian

District Librarian Industrial ISD District Wide - Vanderbilt, Texas Job Details

Job ID:

5612087

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Mar 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Jul 27, 2026 Job Description

Job Title:

Librarian Dept./

School:

District-Wide

Reports To:

Superintendent Date Revised:

March 1, 2007 _____________________________________________________________________________

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:

Bachelor'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 experience in library/media center in public school setting

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instruction Provide group instruction and individual guidance to students to help them locate resources and use research techniques. Consult teachers on appropriate use of materials and help them schedule materials 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 learning resources. Library Programs Effectively plan school library program to meet identified needs. Manage acquisitions, processing, organizing distribution, maintenance, and inventory of resources. Coordinate development and maintenance of community resource file. 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 the school library. Administration Compile, budget and cost estimates based on documented program needs. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required. Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in the library/media services area. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the library/media center program and make changes based on the findings. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations. Communication Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors. Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents. Maintain confidentiality of all information.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Direct the work of library aides.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Climbing, stretching, frequent 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.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$46,962 to $72,582 Per Year