Library Services Director jobs in Savannah, GA

POSITION PURPOSE: Oversees the planning and all operations of the Beaufort County School District library media centers, supports library staff responsibilities, and works with faculty in developing library collections.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Works with library staff to develop library goals, objectives, and methods for achieving the mission of the library.
• Works with faculty and the library staff in creating, evaluating and weeding library collections.
• Directly supports school library staff in district and school initiatives.
• Promotes innovative and creative ideas among staff and fosters a cohesive library workforce that provides professional assistance to all customers.
• Oversees the development and delivery of library technologies that support the delivery of course content inside and outside the classroom.
• Collaborate with Director of Literacy and Director of Educational Technology to encompass literacy and technology goals in the library media centers.
• Manages departmental budgets by overseeing expenditures and planning for new initiatives.
• Monitors and provides appropriate resource materials that support a large variety of subjects and learning outcomes.
• Evaluates effectiveness of existing services and identifies the needs of and creates new services that meet the demands of a diverse student and faculty population
• Promotes library services as a vital part of teaching and learning to students, faculty, and staff
• Implements and manages policies and procedures for the library.
• Develops and oversees Administrative Regulation(s) and operations associated with responsibilities identified with the respective Administrative Regulation(s)
• Develops long-range plans and goals for the enhancement of services, resources, and facilities and ensures that those plans align with departmental goals and the district’s mission
• Actively engages faculty and staff to select appropriate materials that will update the existing library collections and electronic resources
• Develops and maintains an inventory system to ensure all books and resources are properly monitored and maintained
• Represents the district at meetings, conferences, and in the community in order to expand partnerships and stay current on trends and the changing roles of libraries in the collegiate setting.
• Develop and submit reports and accountability practices as required by the Superintendent.
• Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits in an effective and timely manner.
• Demonstrates leadership and a commitment to education.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Data Services, Chief Instructional Services Officer, Superintendent or other district office administrator as designated by the Superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid South Carolina teaching certificate.
• Masters in Library Media Services and a minimum of 5 years experience.

EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral form – to include lesson planning, memos, technology planning, procedures, policies and grant writing.
• Good leadership and organizational skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of course management systems, online instructional software, and technical systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:WORK PLACE EXPECTATIONS: REPORTS TO: Chief Instructional Services Officer

DAYS PER YEAR: 260

SALARY CLASSIFICATION: Paid on the Administrative Salary Schedule

EMPLOYEE GROUP: Administrative

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Must apply online by completing an "Administrative" application and adding this specific job to your online application.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt
EMPLOYEE'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT:

1. I have reviewed the above position description and understand its contents.

2. I am aware that my position description may be revised or updated at any time and once notified of changes, I remain responsible for knowledge of its contents.

3. I hereby certify that I possess the physical and mental ability to fulfill the essential functions of the above position with or without reasonable accommodation(s). If I require accommodation(s) in order to fulfill any or all of these functions, I agree to provide information to the District regarding the requested accommodation(s).

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