Role OverviewProvide leadership in the school library/media center, ensuring students are effective users of ideas and information. Engage learners through print and digital resources, and collaborate with teachers on curriculum development. Model and promote collaborative planning, cooperative teaching, and direct instruction.
What You Will Do
Provide group instruction and individual guidance to students, help them locate resources and use research techniques, and manage their learning. Prepare strategic plans to meet School Library Programs: Standards and Guidelines for Texas. Supervise Media Assistant(s) and student aides.
Why It Might Be a Fit
This role requires a teacher, materials expert, and curriculum adviser with proficiency in engaging learners in various instructional strategies. Must have strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work under pressure.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a directly related field with valid Texas Library certification
- Two years minimally as a highly qualified teacher
- Bilingual skills a plus
- Working knowledge of library and information science
- Demonstrated ability to instruct and manage students in a varied environment
- Demonstrated strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world
- Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession
Benefits
- Salary based on the Board-approved RELATED INSTRUCTIONAL salary schedule
- Benefits not explicitly mentioned in the posting
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