Citywide Library Media Department Head K-12

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Participate in setting the district vision and strategic plan for digital learning and implementation of the library media science curriculum.

Facilitate the implementation of an effective library media program based on the goals and objectives of the District's instructional program.

Foster a culture of collaboration and innovation to empower teachers and learners.

Act as liaison between Office of Teaching and Learning supervisors, the Bristol Technology department, and library media specialists.

Act as a liaison between the district and public library and other affiliated organizations.

Cookordinate and lead districtwide library media specialist meetings.

Assist with the recruitment, interview process, and training for new library media specialists.

Orient new library media personnel to the Bristol Public Schools library media curriculum and program.

Meet regularly with library media personnel to support the district library media science program.

Provide staff development opportunities for library media specialists.

Curriculum Oversee the development, revision, and implementation of library media science curriculum in alignment with the AASL and ISTE standards.

Assist in the coordination of the summer library program and district bookmobile.

Learning Technologies Assist in the selection and implementation of digital learning applications.

Coordinate professional learning activities offered by the library media specialists to support technology integration.

Budget/Resources Advise library media specialists on collection development strategies and resources.

Coordinate the selection of materials for library department purchases.

Contribute to the development of the library media budget.

Other Responsibilities Serve on district committees which support the implementation of an effective library media program.

Participate on district information and technology teams and committees.

Visit schools and interact with library media staff, students, and administrators.

Serve as the district copyright officer. Advise staff on the education fair use of items protected by copyright law.

Other duties, as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities Performs general supervisory duties as scheduled.

Education And/Or Experience

Current Bristol Library Media Specialists--INTERNAL ONLY

Bachelor degree and demonstrated experience in the educational field.

Experience as a library media specialist

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Connecticut State Certification: Library Media Science