Under the direction of the Coordinating Supervisor, the Instructional Supervisor of Library Media Services is responsible for providing guidance to staff, collaborating with external stakeholders, monitoring department programs and initiatives, and preparing and monitoring budgets to include updates to circulations, materials and resources.  The incumbent of this position provides guidance on the effective use of the media center, information and technology literacy skills, and use of equipment.  The Instructional Supervisor selects and procures print and digital resources and related equipment, and develops instructional resources and materials for library media specialists, educators and students.

Collaborates and leads curriculum development, implementation and revision;

Advises principals on the scope, development and improvement of school library media programs;

Coordinates, develops and supervises the implementation of library media curriculum;

Assists in the planning, designing and coordination of professional development and training to school-based staff on effective instructional strategies and curriculum resources;

Provides leadership and support to educators and support personnel to ensure compliance with laws, policies and regulations pertaining to library media goals;

Provides leadership to schools in the implementation of research-based and high impact practices that promote student achievement;

Provides professional learning opportunities for educators and library media personnel to foster innovative classroom practices with information technologies, literacy and other evidence-based practices;

Develops and manages the approved budget for Library Media Services; maintains strict fiscal accountability through the review of financial documents and procurement requests for central office operations and for requests submitted by schools utilizing departmental funding;

Evaluates assigned personnel in alignment with guidelines and procedures;

Examines current practices to identify opportunities to bring innovation to staff and students;

Assists Human Resources with screening, interviewing and selection of department personnel; and

Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience in developing curriculum framework;

Experience in the design and/or implementation of innovative techniques in library media and/or related fields;

Ability to support the recruitment and retention of school library personnel;

Extensive knowledge and experience with the Microsoft suite and Google applications;

Ability to work with diverse populations;

Considerable knowledge of budgeting and reporting requirements;

Demonstrated leadership and administrative competency; and

Demonstrated written and oral communication skills and effective human relations skills.

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in library science, library media or a closely related field required.  A minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching/media specialist experience with a minimum of two (2) years of administrative and/or supervisory experience required.



Holds or is eligible for an Advanced Professional Certificate appropriate to area of assignment issued by the Maryland State Department of Education; Administrator I Certification required. 



Oversees and provides guidance and direction to assigned personnel.



The physical demands 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, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.




The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.




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