Director of Library Media Services - Media and Information Services Job Binghamton area,City of Binghamton New York USA,Education /

Director of Library Media Services - Media and Information Services

Position Type:
Administrative/Managerial/ Dir Library Media Services
Date Posted: 9/21/2026
Location:

Instructional Support Center
Date Available:

12/01/2026

Standard

Hours:

40

Department:
Media & Information Services - 202220

Empl Class: NA

Minimum Salary: $/Annually
Maximum Salary: $/Annually
Scheduled Days: 245
Target Openings: 1

License and Certification Qualifications

Must hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia Educator's Certificate in Educational Leadership and/or Support Personnel License issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission Required
Valid Georgia certificate in the field of School Librarian. Required

Education Qualifications

Master's Degree in related field Required
Specialist's Degree in related field Preferred
Doctoral Degree in related field Preferred

Experience Qualifications

5 years of experience as a School Librarian in education Required
2 years of experience in a leadership position in the School Librarian field Preferred

Skills Qualifications

Ability to develop, lead, and supervise K-12 library media programs to achieve the district's mission, vision, and goals
Strong leadership skills
High degree of skill in oral and written communications
High degree of skill in organization and problem-solving
Ability to plan a comprehensive and integrated professional development program for School Librarians which supports the direction of the district
Effective teamwork and collaborative skills for coordination of support programs with other curricular and instructional programs
Ability to lead others in the pursuit of district's mission, vision, and goals as related to school librarian support
Proficiency in technology applications for effective and efficient communication and distribution of resources
Ability to project and generate positive attitudes
Ability to work successfully with colleagues

Primary Responsibilities

Provide leadership, coordination, and support for all aspects of systemwide library media services.

Lead, plan, and support the school library programs for the district.
- Plan collaboratively for continuous quality improvement of the Library Media Services Department.
- Provide continuity for the K-12 school library programs through quality professional learning, print and digital resource support, and instructional technology integration.
- Plan collaboratively with school instructional technology teams to integrate technology to support teaching and learning.
- Create the conditions for School Librarians to develop leadership, teamwork, and consensus-building skills and to provide a quality school library program.
- Plan for the effective use of space and facilities within the department, school library renovations, and new school libraries.
Direct and develop Operational Management Plans (OMPs) for district library media services.
- Facilitate internships for School Librarians through partnerships with colleges and universities.
- Involve parents, citizen groups, and community agencies in developing an effective school library program that serves the Gwinnett community of learners.
- Assist library media committees in defining goals, developing plans, and establishing procedures for selection and evaluation of school library resources.
- Develop resources on use of new technologies for School Librarians to deliver at their schools for system-wide initiatives.
- Develop, organize, and deliver in-services for School Librarians and Library Media Clerks to encourage continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with other departments in the Division of Technology and Innovation and other divisions to ensure integration of technology and information and media literacy skills in the library.
Direct the implementation of the school library program.
- Commu…