Library Coordinator

Department:

IT and Library Services Job Title:

Coordinator of Library Services

K-12 0.5 FTE

with optional additional 0.5 FTE Library teaching or Digital Learning Specialist role Reports to:

Director of IT and Library Services FLSA Status:

(Exempt/Non-exempt) Unit B; Exempt

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

(1-3 LINES

DESCRIBING ROLE

): The Coordinator of Library Services provides for K-12 curriculum and instructional leadership throughout the district through the supervision of staff, oversight of curriculum, and collection development guidance This position can be paired with a library teaching or a Digital Learning Specialist role to create a 1.0 FTE position.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED

QUALIFICATIONS

Master's Degree Certification as a Library Teacher Certification in educational leadership (i.e. supervisor/director or principal) Minimum of 3 years of experience teaching Library or Literacy or Digital Literacy & Computer Science Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong leadership skills Ability to use technology effectively

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Supervisory/managerial experience Ability to coach teachers in the delivery of library lessons Knowledge of assessment practices, including use of assessment to inform instruction and evaluate programs Ability to use technology to support instructional strategies Experience with curriculum development Experience planning and delivering high quality professional development Certification as a Digital Literacy and Computer Science Teacher or Instructional Technology Specialist

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

(NOT

LIMITED TO

): Provide K-12 curriculum and instructional leadership in the area of library. Organize staffing allocations, schedules and school assignments Coordinate the development, implementation, on-going assessment and revision of a culturally relevant, pedagogically up to date K-12 library curriculum Assure alignment and consistency in the delivery of the library program within and across grade levels Hire, supervise and evaluate elementary library staff Serve as contributing evaluator for middle and high school library staff staff Prepare and deliver and/or organize professional development for library department staff Collaborate with High School Vice Principals, who serve as supervisors of school library staff and program, to maintain a coherent K-12 program Develop assessments and develop systems to analyze assessment data Assist in preparation of annual budget for libraries, in conjunction with the Director of It and Libraries, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, and school Principals Assist Library teachers with collection development to ensure access to up-to-date, culturally relevant print and digital resources that support student content area learning and promote development of life-long reading habits Oversee and support library teachers in book processing, cataloging and use of online library resources Meet regularly with district leadership team, including curriculum leadership in the Office of Teaching and Learning to provide district-wide curriculum coordination Partner with local and state library and library associations, such as the Newton Free Library and the Massachusetts Library Association, to bring resources into the school system Communicate effectively with teachers, principals, and central staff Other duties as needed

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed in both office and school environments Ability to travel between multiple school locations Ability to operate computer, printer, telephone, copier, and other standard office equipment Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time Ability to occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds Sufficient mobility to navigate within a large school building