Librarian - Hawthorne Academy (Immediate Opening)

  • SAN ANTONIO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
  • Oct 03, 2025

Job Description

Provide a full range of professional support to schools throughout integrated services that enhance the quality

of instruction, improve student achievement, and develop 21st Century Competencies: communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity. Supervise and manage the school library, a flexible modern

learning environment, providing continuous access to print and digital books, databases, and technology tools

and resources. Serve as a teacher, library resources expert and collaborator for the curation of resources to

support instruction.

Essential Functions / Key Responsibilities

1. Implement the district's Library and Digital Commons program

2. Demonstrate a clear understanding of SAISD Curriculum, library and ISTE Standards Ensure the library is

safe, inviting, and the learning "hub" of the school

3. Provide access to print and digital collections for all student populations

4. Provide reading strategies for targeted grade level supports

5. Provide an inviting, safe, and flexible learning environment

6. Provide robust modeling and teaching of collaboration, digital learning, critical thinking, and problem-

solving skills needed to help students thrive in today's world

7. Enhance student achievement through leading, teaching and promoting information literacy, inquiry, reading and utilizing digital learning tools and resources

8. Co-plan and co-teach with teachers to ensure library and ISTE Standards for students and educators are

implemented and digital governance is practiced

9. Actively collaborate to accomplish team, school, and district goals including textbook and device

distribution

10. Align instructional practices with TEKS and library standards to meet students' needs

11. Access and use current research and professional resources to increase and apply knowledge in order to

teach timely and accurate content

12. Consistently model the usage of digital resources and remain current with emerging technology trends

13. Include strategies to promote higher-level thinking for students to interact with the rigorous and challenging content in a meaningful way that elicits thoughtful responses and actions for students

14. Establish and maintain professional communication, which is clear, responsible, and respectful

15. Collaborate with staff on lesson design that integrates STEM maker spaces

16. Collaborate with students and staff to build an up-to-date library collection that supports literacy

instruction and acquisition as well as meets the students' curricular, interests, and cultural diversity

17. Partner with administration to provide timely staff professional development that is aligned with

district/school goals

18. Exhibit the ability to teach and/or co-teach providing differentiation, interventions, and extensions to

ensure the success of all students

19. Organize and coordinate a team with administrative support to manage textbooks and library inventory

and distribution

20. Teach patrons how to use digital databases

21. Design a plan with the administrator to provide access to the library before and after school

22. Performs other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilitiesexpected for this position.

Minimum Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited college or university.

Valid Texas Teaching Certificate

Valid Texas certification as a school librarian

2 or More Years of Teaching Experience: The summative evaluation scores must be at "proficient" or

above in four of sixteen dimensions with no "improvement needed" in any dimension using TTESS or a

comparable performance evaluation tool

Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee

(approximately $50.00) paid by the employee

Preferred Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Library Science

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of 21st Century competencies: communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity

in the library environment

Demonstrated knowledge and skills in reading strategies, digital learning, and information literacy in the

library

Demonstrated knowledge and skills in implementing technology-based lessons and professional

development

Knowledge of state curriculum (TEKS), technology application and library standards

Demonstrated knowledge and skills of Windows operating system, iPads, and Office 365

Familiar with Google Apps for Education and Google Classroom

Demonstrated knowledge and skills using learning management platforms, productivity tools (Microsoft

Office Suite), and educational software apps

Demonstrated knowledge and skills of online databases including TexQuest

Demonstrated knowledge and skills using a library management software, MARC records/cataloging, and collection development.

Budget management, Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated written and oral communication skills including use of collaborative platforms

Demonstrate interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate in team planning

Working ConditionsWork Environment:

Computer, computer software programs and peripherals, teacher resource materials and equipment, copier, fax, and other equipment applicable to position.

Frequent exposure to: temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, noise. Occasional

exposure to: biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc.

Physical Demands/Requirements:

Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions/deadlines and prolonged or

irregular hours; Frequent walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing; Occasional: Lifting

and carrying 10-25 pounds frequently, 25-40 pounds occasionally, more than 45 pounds infrequently with

assistance; Pushing/pulling 10-35 pounds sporadically; May be required under specific circumstances to

provide physical restraint of students in danger of causing harm to themselves or others; Frequent

districtwide and occasional statewide travel.

Supervisory Responsibilities / Direct Reports

Supervise the workflow for the Library Instructional Assistant if in a paired campus, students aides and volunteers

San Antonio ISD is committed to non-discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, culture, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, appearance, immigration/citizenship status, home language, socioeconomic status, or disability in its educational programs, services, and District business functions.

Information on persons designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies can be found within

SAISD Board Policies DIA(EXHIBIT) or FFH(EXHIBIT), available online at:

https://pol.tasb.org/PolicyOnline?key=176.

San Antonio ISD está comprometido a no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen étnico, cultura, religión, origen nacional, edad, sexo, identidad sexual, expresión de género, orientación sexual, apariencia, estado

inmigratorio/de ciudadanía, idioma natal, estado socioeconómico o discapacidad en sus programas educativos, servicios y funciones de negocios del Distrito.

La información sobre las personas designadas para manejar consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación se

encuentra bajo las Políticas de la Junta Directiva DIA (Prueba documental) o FFH (Prueba documental) de SAISD, disponible en línea bajo: https://pol.tasb.org/PolicyOnline?key=176

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