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