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2026-2027 Librarian Information Specialist Pool - All levels @ Instruction Department

(Internal employees must have their accounts set to Internal before applying.)



Primary Purpose:

To ensure that students and staff are effective users of ideas and information, empower students to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information; instill a love of learning and reading in all students and ensure equitable access to information.
Qualifications:

Education/Certification:
  • Master's degree in Library and/or Information Science
  • Valid Texas teaching and professional library certifications


Special Knowledge/Skills:
  • Ability to communicate effectively in face-to-face and online environments
  • Effective human relations skills including communication and presentation skills
  • Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal and time management skills
  • Ability to problem solve collaboratively with various groups
  • Knowledge and training in all phases of school librarianship
  • Ability to serve as teacher, instructional materials specialist and library facility administrator


Experience:
  • Two (2) school years of classroom teaching experience from a public or accredited private school
Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Program Management
  • Serve on decision making teams in the school and take an active role in school improvement activities.
  • Share expertise by presenting at faculty, parent and district meetings.
  • Create a climate in the library learning commons that reflect the philosophy of the school and district.
  • Share with the learning community, collaboratively developed and up-to-date district policies, concerning materials selection, circulation, reconsideration of materials, copyright, privacy, and acceptable use.
  • Encourage the use of instructional technology to engage students and to improve learning, providing 24/7 access to digital information resources for the entire learning community.
  • Remain current in professional practices and developments, information technologies, and educational research applicable to school library programs.
  • Advocate for school library programs and the guiding principles of the school library profession.
  • Ensure library program goals/objectives are aligned with school/district long range strategic plans.
  • Prepare, justify and administer the school library budget to support specific program goals.
  • Create/maintain a teaching/learning environment: inviting, safe, flexible, and conducive to learning.
  • Arrange: flexible scheduling of the library for student accessibility to staff and resources at point of need.
  • Maintain lines of communication with the district information literacy program manager, including attendance at library meetings and in-services.
  • Collaborate with teachers/students to design/teach engaging inquiry/learning experiences and assessments that incorporate multiple literacies, critical thinking, promotes reading and lifelong learning.
  • Provide/plan professional development in the school/district for/with all staff, and other LIS.
  • Provide user guidance in reading, viewing and listening.
  • Incorporate information literacy skills into library lessons.
  • Evaluate, select and request materials for the purpose of developing and maintaining a collection of resources appropriate for the school community.
  • Network and seek out other sources to provide information resources outside the school.
  • Evaluate, promote and use existing and emerging technologies to support teaching and learning, connect the school with the global learning community, communicate with students and teachers and provide 24/7 access to library services
  • Understand copyright, fair use, and licensing of intellectual property, and assist users with their understanding and observance of the same.
  • Organize the collection for maximum and effective use.
Other
  • Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
  • Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
  • Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise paraprofessionals who comprise the school library staff, volunteers and student assistants.

Evaluation:

Performance in this role is evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of Library Information Specialist (LIS) Personnel.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

Posture: Standing, prolonged sitting, occasional kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; may also require climbing stairs and reaching over head

Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 15 pounds); May require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (15-45 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; possible district wide travel; all campuses are temperature controlled with hard surface floors

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

The full job description for this position is included within this job posting. By applying for this position you are accepting the responsibilities and duties of this position as they are listed in the job description.

Any teacher who is interested in becoming a new specialist at any time in the future in Alief ISD at any building in the district must apply and interview through the district to be considered.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Upload the following supporting documents to your application
  • Cover letter (if applying for other positions requiring a cover letter, please upload all cover letters as needed into one document)
  • Resume
  • Professional development record and results
  • Valid Texas Educator Certification as shown at State Board Educator Certification (SBEC) website in JPEG or PDF format (


Hiring administrators review applications, interview, and recommend for hire

Pay Grade P1L

Minimum - MA $69,742 PHD $70,242 (Based on previous experience)

195 Days

2025-2026 Salary Schedule

2026-2027 Salary Schedule is pending school board approval

(Internal employees must have their accounts set to Internal before applying.)

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