What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of WOW Book Mobile position at Bristol Public Schools?
- Possess a valid Driver's License to operate a vehicle.
- Oversee the appearance and maintenance of the vehicle order, receive, and catalogue materials for the book mobile.
- Prepare materials for circulation.
- Partner with area businesses and community organizations to provide enrichment programs and incentives.
- Collaborate to develop marketing strategies and materials.
- Conduct periodic inventory.
- Set-up programs at sites and implement literacy and STEM activities.
- Attend staff meetings and training as required.
- Work closely with the Office of Teaching and Learning to follow best practices in choosing all literacy/STEM materials.
- Performs such other duties and assumes responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Teaching and Learning and/or the Superintendent of Schools.
- Coordinate the operation, stocking, outfitting, scheduling and programming of the mobile library
- Supervise staff and volunteers in a manner conducive to full performance
- Degree in teaching or library science or equivalent experience
- Coursework or teaching/library experience
- Coursework in literacy development preferred
- Knowledge of professional library best practices, principles, methods and materials
- Knowledge of STEM preferred
- Knowledge of customer service principles and techniques
- Ability to develop and conduct a read-aloud program
- Ability to develop and implement STEM activities
- Ability to operate IT equipment on the mobile library
- Knowledge of library automatic systems and applications
- Register and maintain library card records
- Ability to develop and conduct a read-aloud program
- Ability to develop and conduct STEM activities
- Ability to collaborate with organizations/businesses for enrichment/enhancement programming
- Maintain fiscal and administrative records/grant data and prepare written reports
- Create surveys for data collection
- Define problems, collect data from clients and schools, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
- Apply knowledge of literacy and stem for all levels of learners
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff and the community
- Speak clearly and concisely in verbal communication
- Convey ideas clearly and concisely in written format
- Perform duties with awareness of, and to adhere to, all district requirements and Board of Education policies and the State of Connecticut Educator Standards
JobID: 7106
Position Type:
Support Staff
Support Staff
Date Posted:
1/29/2025
1/29/2025
Location:
City Wide
City Wide
Date Available:
06/16/2025
06/16/2025
Closing Date:
Open until filled
Open until filled
POSITION TITLE: Director, WOW Mobile (Literacy/STEM Book Mobile)
DEPARTMENT: TEACHING & LEARNING
REPORTS TO: Office of Teaching and Learning
SUMMARY:
The director has the responsibility of coordinating the programs and executing instructional activities associated with the operation of the book mobile. This staff member works closely with the OTL STEM & Literacy Supervisors.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include:
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty proficiently. 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.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Ability to:
Read, analyze and interpret grant, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, employees and the general public
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
This director must have the ability to use mathematical functions necessary for the effective performance of this position, including management of budgets, inventories and grant accounting
ON/SITE LOCATION RESPONSIBILITIES
Grant-related Responsibilities
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear; the employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Some occasional lifting or moving is required which normally would not exceed ten (10) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Some driving is required. Frequent writing is required. Some extended hours and multiple demands from several people are frequently required of the employee.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Salary
$31.15 an hour
Date of Service
Summer 2025
Specific Dates TBD 8:30A.M.-5:00P.M.
2Y summer/seasonal position
APPLICATION:
If you are currently employed by the Bristol Board of Education as a teacher, please complete an internal application online by 4:00 p.m. on 1/31/2025. All others please fill out an online application at www.applitrack.com/bristol/onlineapp
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