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Supervisor, School Library Media Programs

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Supervisor CODE: 0403 SQ/OQ: Not Applicable
WORKING TITLE: Supervisor, School Library Media Programs GRADE: O MONTHS: 12
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under general direction, the supervisor of School Library Media Programs utilizes a working knowledge of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) strategic plan, the MCPS organization, the Maryland Standards for School Library Media Programs (SLMP), as well as state and national information and technology literacy standards to plan, implement, and lead MCPS library media services and programs, including the Evaluation and Selection Unit. Supervises and provides leadership for library media program planning, development, and implementation to media specialists, library media assistants and media services technicians. Provides leadership for supporting and communicating with administrators.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Thorough working knowledge of: MCPS strategic plan, Maryland Standards for School Library Media Programs, and Maryland State Curriculum for School Library Media Programs; planning, implementing and directing MCPS library services and programs; MCPS initiatives, guidelines, priorities, and instructional strategies; MCPS policies for evaluation, selection, ordering, and processing of instructional materials and equipment; current trends in literacy, technology, curriculum, and instruction as well as strategies for integrating them throughout the SLMP; national and state library media research and trends related to facilities, equipment, technology, and instruction including information literacy standards; and MCPS organizational structure. Ability to work with principals, library media specialists, and others in the delivery of effective library media program services and creatively solve problems that arise. Excellent human relations and oral, written, and electronic communications skills.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Master's degree from accredited college or university in library media or information sciences with course work in curriculum and administration. Considerable experience as a public school media specialist and evidence of leadership experience. Evidence of experience in a decision-making role related to implementation, integration, and support of instructional technology. Other combinations of applicable education and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position, may be considered.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Meets Maryland State certification requirements in school library media programs and Administrator I certification.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Occasional evening and weekend work required.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: No

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Collaborate with the Office of Curriculum and Instructional Programs directors, supervisors, and program coordinators to ensure the integration of school library media services, resources, and projects into the educational program systemwide.2. Support technology solutions that streamline processes, support equitable teaching and learning, and engage students and families. 3. Team with appropriate office, department, and division staff to evaluate and use electronic resources, technical services, and hardware to facilitate the retrieval and organization of information and ideas. Support technology solutions that streamline processes, support equitable teaching and learning, and engage students and families. 4. Collaborate with school principals and administrators to monitor the quality of school library media programs, assess their effectiveness, and provide appropriate technical assistance to ensure continuous improvement. 5. Plan and implement appropriate professional learning opportunities to assist school-based library media staff members in acquiring the skills required to deliver effective instruction, information, and production programs.6. Meet regularly with library media staff members to provide training and to share information about new curriculum and programs.7. Interpret and promote the value of school library media programs to MCPS staff members and the community at large.8. Work with staff members in the Office of Human Resources to interview and screen prospective library media candidates.9. Collaborate with the Department of Facilities Management to ensure current school libraries reflect up-to-date educational specifications and new school libraries are designed with the specifications in mind. Work with operations and maintenance when concerns arise with maintaining school library media centers. 10. Partner with state and local colleges and universities to provide opportunities for MCPS staff members to become certified library media specialists through the institutions' state-approved library media education programs University Partnerships. 11. Serve as an ex-officio member of the Montgomery County Library Board to expand the availability of resources and services to students and staff members by establishing and maintaining partnerships between the schools and the Montgomery County public libraries. 12. In alignment with MCPS' core values, effectively supports work around equitable, culturally responsive instruction with the goal of ensuring academic success is not predictable by race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, language proficiency, or disability. 13. Ensures school libraries operate with an Anti-Bias/Antiracist lens when providing instruction; developing library collections; creating programming; implementing library policies and procedures; and designing an inclusive climate.14. Participate in the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Instructional Technology and School Library Media Collaborative to receive MSDE updates, stay abreast of future trends for school libraries and network with school library leaders across Maryland 15. Serve as co-chair on the Media and Technology Labor and Management Committee.16. Performs related duties as assigned.
Class Established: 2006
Date(s) Revised: 5/2011, 7/2023
Last Reviewed:

This description may be changed at any time.