Citywide Library Media Department Head K-12

Position Type:
Stipends/Stipend: Team Leader, Dept Head and Curriculum Coordinator

Date Posted:
6/10/2026

Location:
City Wide

Date Available:
26 - 27 SY
POSITION TITLE: CITYWIDE LIBRARY MEDIA DEPARTMENT HEAD, K-12 (stipend)
DEPARTMENT: OFFICE OF TEACHING & LEARNING
REPORTS TO: ELEMENTARY STEM SUPERVISOR

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


Leadership

• 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
• Coordinate 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
• Provide leadership in the integration of Information Technology standards into all curricular areas
• Assist in the coordination of the summer library program and district bookmobile

Learning Technologies

• Assist in the selection and implementation of digital learning applications
• Support compliance with the Student Data Privacy Act in regard to applications being used to support learning
• 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


LANGUAGE SKILLS:


Ability to read, analyze and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations. Ability to write memos, reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:


Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

COMPUTER SKILLS:


Basic knowledge and experience with standard hardware and software applications. Ability to use computer for E-mail, word processing, accounting, databases and presentations.

REASONING ABILITY:


Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:


Ability to apply knowledge of current research and teaching competencies to instructional program. Ability to plan and implement lessons based on school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents. Skill in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies and the code of professional responsibility for teachers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:


The physical demands described 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 frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to fifty (50) pounds, such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

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.


The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.


Date of Service : 26-27 SY
Salary: A1 Stipend~ per contract

6/10/26 IW/sb

NO PC#