Library Director

The Park School is a Pre-K to Grade 8 independent school in Brookline, MA, dedicated to excellence in education. The cornerstone of Park's program is academic excellence, combining both high standards of scholarship and the encouragement of each child to develop to their greatest potential. Our school community fosters a nurturing environment in which children develop curiosity, express creativity, appreciate the value of hard work and discipline, and experience the joy of learning. Park's faculty encourages each student to strive for intellectual, physical, and moral growth and to become contributing members of the community.

The Library Director is a member of the Library team and reports to the Assistant Head of School for Curriculum and Instruction. This full-time, 10-month position comes with the responsibility of working with faculty and staff to support the school’s mission and curricular goals. 

In Leadership

•  Represent and infuse school values in departmental work: culturally-responsive, student-centered, innovative, and research-based pedagogy practices
•  Lead yearly goal and priority setting for the department
•  Partner with Division Heads to advance and implement department-generated goals
•  Partner with the Division Head to oversee the professional growth of department members
• Participate in the supervision and evaluation of department members, observing and providing feedback, as well as collaborating with the Division Head who is responsible for faculty evaluation
•  Plan and facilitate regular department meetings that are logistical, reflective and student-centered
• Foster a healthy work environment through effective collaboration and intentional reflection
• Define skills alignment within given discipline  in coordination with Division Heads
• Collaborate with the Director of Equity,  Inclusion and Belonging  to keep multiculturalism and diversity as a priority of curricular work and curriculum development
• To support the library’s use of computers and other emerging technologies including working closely with the Director of Institutional Technology and the Director of Academic Technology in support of students, faculty and staff
•  Work to ensure the continuing development of Park’s library program.

Instructional strategies:

• Teach classes and research skills required to locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize and use information from a variety of sources
• Oversee the management of the School’s library collection, including new purchases, cataloging, weeding, inventory, etc. 
•   To oversee the management of the School’s library collection, including new purchases, cataloging, weeding, inventory, etc. and
• Empower students to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers and ethical users and producers of information
• Actively engage the community in multiple perspective taking, by providing access to and recommendations for a diverse set of resources
• Work with faculty and students to evaluate, promote and use existing and emerging resources and technology
• Create community learning experiences, including reading initiatives and celebrations, author visits, hands-on learning activities and projects integrating digital resources
• Participate in faculty and committee work, school duties, and extra activities such as clubs and assemblies
• Transport and shelve books in a multi-level library space
• Establish and implement expectations for student safety and conduct; and procedures and routines, consistent with School policies
• Collaborate with all Park School employees as appropriate
• Participate in and contribute to an adult learning community by engaging in meetings, discussions, committees, task forces, and professional development.
• Complete administrative tasks and coverage duties as assigned (student supervision, attendance, reporting, documenting curriculum, etc.)
• Utilize feedback and reflection to improve practice and performance
• Ensure that respect for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, social emotional learning, and academic excellence are emphasized as core values of the School
• Participate in school community activities
• Meet expectations as listed in Park School’s Essential Expectations

Qualifications/Requirements: 

•  Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science or Library Science required. 
• Three (3) to five (5) years of library teaching experience at the middle school level is preferred. 
• Strong interpersonal skills with students, colleagues, and other adults. 
• Strong communication skills, including experience in writing student comments and other school-related documents.
• ​​High integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in teaching and learning & experience in working in a culturally diverse community. 
• Demonstrated interest in ongoing professional development and innovative practices that support student growth.
• Ability to think independently and collaborate in a team environment.
• Skill in differentiating instruction. 
• Maintain focus and adaptability in an energetic and, at times, loud environment.

• Effectively interpret, navigate, mediate, and resolve conflict with students and families in a timely manner. 
• The ability to hold meetings in person and via supported video conference tools (i.e. Zoom or Google Meet).
• Proficient or the ability to learn Google tools and other applications as adopted by the School, such as Veracross, Ruvna, Atlas etc. 

Physical Requirements: 

• The ability to sit and stand uninterrupted for 30-minute periods of time.
• The ability to regularly walk on and travel across variable surfaces (e.g. level flooring, stairs, turf, gravel, asphalt, etc.).
• The ability to lead, supervise, and accompany students to all areas of the school campus (including all indoor and outdoor areas), including during day-to-day responsibilities and in case of emergency. 
• The ability to consistently operate a computer. Proficient or the ability to quickly learn  Google tools and other school software. 
• The ability to regularly stand, sit, crouch, and kneel down in order to support students. 
• The ability to work outdoors, year-round, in variable weather conditions.
• The ability to lift and hold 15 lbs overhead. 
• The ability to occasionally transport (e.g., move or drag) 25 lbs.

• Please visit Park’s career page to complete an application and upload your resume, cover letter, leadership/philosophy statement, and the names of three to five references, including two present or past supervisors.
• The compensation range for this role is based on a faculty scale ranging from $65,140 to $134,680  annually. Actual salaries will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to degrees received, years of teaching experience,  and other considerations permitted by law. The comprehensive compensation details, inclusive of any additional benefits, will be communicated upon finalization of the employment offer.
• Park is an equal-opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity, or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, natural or protective hairstyles or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its employment, education, admission, financial aid, and other policies and programs.
• We welcome candidates who will add to the diversity of our community and who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their teaching and learning. 
• Job applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States. The Park School will not sponsor an employment visa or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time for this role