Duties
Position: Director of Learning Resource Centers
Reports To: Director of Teaching and Learning
Principals
OBJECTIVE
The Director of Learning Resource Centers is responsible for working collaboratively with school administration and staff to develop a learning resource center program that supports innovative teaching and learning; provides instructional leadership for the teaching of evidence based instructional strategies, develops and maintains a media center collection rich in both print and non-print materials used for student inquiry, innovation, and college and career readiness; and manages the learning resource centers (LRC) as flexible, multi-task, engaging and welcoming learning environments.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and administration to establish evidence-based, measurable goals driven by the school improvement plan, and to assist with evaluating the effectiveness and quality of the school library program
- Participate in professional growth activities that result in enhanced knowledge of best practices in school library programs.
- Collaborate with staff from the Department of Teaching and Learning to select, implement, and adapt information literacy skills in support of curriculum across all content areas.
- Maintain the Learning Resource Centers (LRC) as attractive learning environments that encourage effective learning by providing support to staff and students
- Oversee daily operations of all 3 resource centers
- Supervise LRC aides, LRC meetings
- Attend and support PLC meetings
- Oversee, manage circulation, and inventory of all library materials including technology equipment, print, media and future items as needed. Assume responsibility for faculty reserve items; oversee the processing of overdue materials; collect fines, and respond to complaints about fines, serve as the first point of contact for students, staff, and faculty.
- Interpret and explain District and LRC programs, policies and procedures to staff, students, and parents.
- Design a 21st century Learning environment- technology integration, maker spaces, STEM learning, coding, Minecraft, robotics, Common Core aligned instruction, college and career readiness activities
- Responsible for state library grants and other grants- budget management, grant writing, purchasing materials
- Supporting teachers with research and content area lessons aligned to CCSS.
- Small group instruction based on the needs of students and staff
- Young Authors
- Follow all State of Illinois codes relative to the requirements of the Library Media Center including copyright law and intellectual freedom
- Assume responsibility for personal and professional growth and development by attending meetings, workshops, conferences and continuing education classes as related to Library Media services and education
- Administer assessments when needed
- Assists in assessment scheduling when needed
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 essential duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger handle, or feel: reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move from 10 to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
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 duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger handle, or feel: reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move from 10 to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
EMPLOYMENT TERMS
- Salary, benefits, and employment terms per collective bargaining agreement.