Houston Independent School District
Location
Houston, TX | United States
Job description
Location:Ray K. Daily Elementary School
Department:Daily ES
Area:West
Contract Months:10
Salary Range:$61,500.00-$87,500.00
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.
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