Library & Digital Media Manager — Skyline Curriculum Champion

Chicago Public Schools; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a Library and Digital Media Manager to lead professional learning for district librarians and to staff school libraries with high-quality resources within Skyline, CPS’s PK-12 digital curriculum.

The role oversees licensing, partnerships, and print/digital materials; it also manages procurement, vendor relations, and program development for district libraries and universal access initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science or similar preferred.
• Valid teaching certificate/Professional Educator’s License (PEL) issued by ISBE with Library Information Specialist endorsement strongly preferred.
• Minimum of five years experience teaching in the classroom, in a school librarian role, or as a public children’s or teen librarian.
• Experience designing professional learning for large and small groups.
• Knowledge of standards including Common Core and AASL.

Responsibilities

• Develop and promote instructional guidance and learning materials for school librarians.
• Recruit for two librarian cohort programs with university partners.
• Manage procurement, vendor relationships, grant funds and donations.
• Manage licensing, partnerships and permissions for Skyline.
• Deliver professional learning to district librarians and educators on library instruction and digital resources.
• Oversee all library digital resources including the library system, databases, ebooks, and catalogs.
• Coordinate print materials distribution for curricular and library initiatives.
• Lead CPS library initiatives and partnerships with external organizations.

Skills

Professional learning

Curriculum alignment

Technology integration

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Library Information Specialist endorsement

PEL teaching certificate

Tools

Google Workspace

Library management system

Job description

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a Library and Digital Media Manager to lead professional learning for district librarians and to staff school libraries with high-quality resources within Skyline, CPS’s PK-12 digital curriculum.

The role oversees licensing, partnerships, and print/digital materials; it also manages procurement, vendor relations, and program development for district libraries and universal access initiatives.