Student Support Services/Librarian
Date Posted:
3/21/2023
Location:
Diboll
Date Available:
03/22/2023JOB TITLE:
Librarian - Justice Education
DIVISION:
Charter School
REPORTS TO:
Campus Director/Principal
COMPANY:
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POSITION SUMMARY:
Reports to the principal. Serves as Instructional Resource Consultant and Materials Specialist to principal, teachers, and offenders in compliance with The Excel Center and Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) directives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Develop and maintains a balanced collection appropriate to the needs of the assigned offender populations.
2. Selects library books, periodicals and materials to be purchased.
3. Advises the principal of library material, equipment and instructional needs of the facility.
4. Conducts library inventory.
5. Conducts library orientation and library skill lessons for classes in coordination with unit teachers.
6. Recommends unit library procedures and regulations for assigned units.
7. Supervises and trains offender librarians.
8. Maintains, organizes and supervises the circulation of library materials.
9. Prepares, maintains and reports appropriate unit records on circulation, inventory, newspapers and magazines.
10. Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed; provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
11. Maintain accountability of staff, offenders and property; adhere to safety practices.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- It is expected that incumbent staff shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1.Master's degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or United Stated Department of Education (USDE) and State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) Librarian or Learning Resources Specialist certificate.
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Bachelor's degree and SBEC School Librarian (or equivalent) certificate.
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- Be eligible for a probationary certificate.
Letter from a college or university indicating probationary requirements have been met by acceptance in the certification program.
- Valid Driver's license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
- Most successfully complete annual in-service training requirements and pass an annual background check, both of which=h must be approved by TDCJ.
- Experience working with high school age students in urban, non-traditional, and/or adult education setting.
- Experience working with adult learners.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.