Librarian (2026-2027)

JOB STATUS: OPEN
POSTING DATE: 03/13/2026
CLOSING DATE: 08/31/2026 05:00 PM
POSTING NUMBER: 00002916
LOCATION: Cottonwood Creek Elementary
POSITION TITLE: Librarian (2026-2027)
PAY SCHEDULE / GRADE: ExemptPay Grade: Librarians/Nurses
HOURS PER DAY: 8

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
As leaders in Coppell ISD, school librarians serve as partners with educators to design and teach engaging learning experiences that integrate digital citizenship, information literacy skills, and technology applications. With print and digital resources, librarians lead learners in the curation and sharing of content, as well as foster collaboration with other learners globally. As advocates who promote pleasure reading activities, librarians cultivate the development of lifelong readers. Librarians serve as the information specialist/program administrator for the physical and virtual library environments.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
Masters Degree from an accredited college or university.
Teacher and Librarian certification as required by the State of Texas

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to develop training and present information to adult learners
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to use technology tools in professional learning as a model to educators and in instruction with learners
Strong knowledge of technology resources to enhance the learning process, literacy growth, and efficiency
Ability to assist with technology needs such as maintenance and inventory of equipment

Demonstrate the following leadership qualities:
Attitude and responsibility
Mutual respect
Communication
Growth mindset
Knowledge and skills

EXPERIENCE:
Five years teaching experience in the classroom preferred
Demonstrated ability to train and support educators in current information technology pedagogy
Ability to problem solve and support educators in resolving minor technology needs
Familiar with instructional technology tools to support in the quality of educational experiences for learners

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Environment

• Serve as an advocate for the library by communicating the district’s philosophy, vision, and mission in the area of library services to the community and soliciting its support in realizing the mission

Instructional Strategies

• Provide leadership, expertise, and instruction in the areas of reading, research, and information literacy skills
• Collaborate with educators to integrate information literacy skills throughout the learning process
• Guide educators and learners in the ethical use of information as it pertains to copyright law, censorship, and digital citizenship
• Promote literacy and the enjoyment of reading
• Provide library activities, which extend and enrich the curriculum and encourage independent, life-long learning
• Create an up-to-date physical and digital collection of print as well as, digital resources in multiple genres that appeal to differences in age, gender, ethnicity, reading abilities, and information needs
• Serve on decision-making teams in the school
• Provide staff development opportunities for educators in the accessibility and utilization of available learning resources and in the application of information literacy skills
• Administer the library budget allocations effectively and efficiently according to priorities of the instructional program and the established district business practices
• Utilize knowledge of the TEKS and collaborate with educators in all subject areas to plan, design, teach, and evaluate learning experiences to integrate state mandated curriculum into lessons
• Support campus and district curriculum design initiatives
• Continually evaluate the library program and facility in accordance with the Texas State and National Library Standards, working toward exemplary status in all levels of service

Student Growth and Development

• Create physical spaces in the library that are comfortable, flexible, collaborative, and supportive of future-ready learning styles
• Develop, maintain, and promote the library’s virtual environment so that learners can access library services beyond the hours of operation
• Acquire materials not available in the campus library through interlibrary loan as needed for educators and learners

Classroom Management and Organization

• Supervise individual and small groups of learners in the library; Classes of learners are jointly supervised with the classroom educator
• Ensure support in the library classroom management to optimize the teaching learning process
• Schedule the use of the library facility, resources, and personnel to provide point-of-need library experiences for learners through flexible access, thereby ensuring that educators and learners can utilize learning resources in a timely manner
• Use effective management principles, including the supervision of resources, and facilities
• Promote care and maintenance of library materials, including acquisition, processing, organization, distribution, and deselection/weeding of worn and outdated materials

Communication

• Collect and communicate data to inform continuous program improvement while demonstrating efficacy and relevance of the school library instructional program
• Communicate with grade levels on curriculum and ways the librarian can support educators in planning and resources available to support lesson design and learning
• Communicate positively and professionally at all times
• Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents

Personal Qualities

• Growth mindset
• Maintains integrity and poise at all times
• Collaborator
• Intrinsically motivated to make the library the “hub” of all learning and resources

Professional Growth and Development

• Engage in professional development activities, which support individual, campus, and district goals
• Exhibit an interest in acquiring new knowledge and skills through professional organizations by participating in local, regional, state, and/or national learning and leadership opportunities
• Read professional journals and reviews to maintain knowledge of current trends in children’s, middle grade, and young adult literature

Other:

• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervision of learners as assigned

WORKING_CONDITIONS:
Equipment Used:
Technology including physical hardware and software applications and apps

Mental demands - ability to communicate; ability to instruct; ability to maintain emotional control under frequent interruptions, varied tasks, deadlines, and technical problems

Physical demands - climbing; stretching; frequent lifting of books, boxes and equipment; stooping and shelving of books and materials on all levels from floor to ceiling.

START DATE: 07/27/2026