QUALIFICATIONSRequired:Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or universityTwo years' successful experience as a teacherExperience teaching, modeling, and coaching educational technology for both students and staffValid Texas teaching certificationPreferred:Master's degree from an accredited college or university with emphasis in library resources, informational/media, or comparable programLibrary media specialist experienceExperience in K-12 educational researchSPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skillsExpertise in using technology in instruction and demonstrated through effective lessons such as those in TechFusionExperienced in leading engaging staff development sessionsMAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIESLearning and TeachingFosters the development of information finding, analyzing, and problem-solving skills to support investigations and encourages students to become skilled creators of information and ideasReading AdvocacyPromotes a love of reading culture among students and staff; maintains a library culture that encourages reading for pleasure and professional growth; supports school reading incentive programs, provides book talks, and reads consultations for students and staffInformation Access and DeliveryCollaborates with and provides instruction for students in the preparation, presentation, and evaluation of units or assignments that utilize instructional technology and information resourcesAssists staff and students in using knowledge meaningfully for decision making and problem solvingProvides instruction for students and staffAssists staff and students with strategies for intellectual access to information and ideas for learning (finding, judging, and using information) in and beyond school settingsProvides information and instruction in areas of information literacy, the Research Cycle, Acceptable Use Policy, internet safety, ethics, intellectual property and copyright, and use of educational technologiesPromotes the integrated use of technology as a learning tool; creates and maintains the campus library websitePromotes innovation, creativity and individual choice through the selection and use of resources in the LibraryCultivates, promotes, manages and maintains a Maker Space for all students to useProgram Administration/ManagementEstablishes and coordinates efficient systems to enhance the use of information resourcesCreates and implements procedures for library media center operations including: planning and evaluation, budgeting, access, student and teacher use, instruction, services, facilities, and collection development (selection, acquisition, cataloging, processing, inventory, weeding)Develops and maintains a diversified library collection of print, non‑print, and electronic resources to support curricular needs, the development of student literacy, and the interests of the students, using up‑to‑date review sources and selection practicesMaintains circulation systems for library, processional, and curriculum materialsCreates an environment and implements systems to promote intellectual and physical access to library media materials and equipmentSchedules the library media facilities for instruction and supervises studentsLeadership/CollaborationProvides leadership, instruction, and consulting assistance in the use of literature, leading edge instruction and information technologyModels instructional strategies and coaches staff members in the integration of instructional technologyParticipates as a learner and teacher in district wide meetings, in‑service, and committeesPartners with Campus Instructional Technology Specialists to provide campus professional development, coaching and modeling for instructional technologyComplies with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and the local board in the area of library servicesPerforms all other duties as assignedWORKING CONDITIONS: The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following Physical demands: physical mobility, standing, prolonged sitting, some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling. Mental demands include the ability to solve problems, deal with a variety of situations, interpret a variety of data, interpret TEC and policy, apply knowledge of current research and theory, communicate effectively in both oral and written forms, and maintain emotional control under stress.