What are the responsibilities and job description for the PK-12 Director of Libraries & Innovation position at Wellesley Public Schools?
PK-12 Director of Libraries & Innovation The PreK-12 Director of Libraries & Innovation has core responsibility for the supervision and evaluation of the District's libraries, librarians, and library assistants.
Ready to apply Before you do, make sure to read all the details pertaining to this job in the description below.Library Responsibilities : Lead, supervise and evaluate librarians and library support staff.Ensure school library program goals and objectives are aligned with the District's Strategic Plan and District Priorities (e.g. diversity, equity and inclusion, Profile of a Graduate).Prepare and manage the K-12 library budget, including working with vendors and negotiating annual subscriptions for resources (e.g. the library catalog, NoodleTools, periodicals, online databases, ebooks).Establish processes and procedures for selection, acquisition, circulation, and resource sharing to assure appropriate resources are available when needed.Promote the library program within and beyond the schools / district.Manage the library department's online presence.Collaborate effectively with administrators, department heads, teachers, technology departments, and other stakeholders on developing instructional plans integrated with the library that meet the needs of all students.Keep current with research, technology, and innovations related to library services; educate Wellesley administrators and staff on these future directions.Maintain regular communication with other key Wellesley groups that have ties with the library (e.g. staff from the Wellesley Free Library, the Wellesley Education Foundation's STEM Committee).Maintain regular communication with key groups outside the Wellesley community that can assist and guide in the areas of libraries (e.g. job alikes from nearby communities, MA DESE, state and national library associations).Participate on other committees and teams as assigned.Serve as a forward-thinking educator committed to instructional technology and 21st-century success skills.Work with district and school leaders to articulate and support the teaching and learning needed to actualize the WPS Profile of a Graduate competencies.Consider and advocate for when / how the library program can support innovation.Collaborate with administrators, educators, and technology specialists to strategically expand our MakerSpaces and integrate the MA Digital Literacy & Computer Science standards into core curricular areas.Take a leading role in the WPS efforts to innovate by supporting and expanding our project-based learning efforts.Plan, lead, and promote the activities of the WPS STEAM team.Stay current with trends in the field(s) of innovation, STEM / STEAM, computer science, personalized learning; educate Wellesley administrators and staff on these future directions.Seniority Level : DirectorEmployment Type : Full-timeJob Function : Product Management and MarketingIndustries : Primary and Secondary Education
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