WELCOME TO INDIANAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS! At IPS, we believe in the transformative power of education. We work collectively every day to prepare our students for success in the classroom and in life by providing equitable, high-quality educational experiences across our family of schools. IPS is a place to make an impact, grow your career, and ensure every student has access to a high quality education, all while earning a good living in a district on the move. While the work is challenging, it is deeply meaningful and impactful. We seek innovators and trailblazers who bring varying experiences and expertise and share our belief that every child deserves access to an exceptional education. As part of TeamIPS, you'll create lasting connections, find a sense of belonging, and feel supported to make a meaningful difference in students' lives. In return, no matter your role here, we expect a commitment to excellence and accountability. You'll be held to high standards. Resilience and passion are key-you must be adaptable, handling adversity with flexibility while putting students at the heart of everything you do. Ethical conduct, clear communication, and mutual respect are fundamental. Being a dependable, collaborative team player who builds meaningful relationships is essential. Together, we are Proving What's Possible by building a community where everyone belongs and each student has the opportunity to fulfill their potential. A Career in IPS Offers… Purpose and Impact: * Essential Contributions: In every non-teaching and non-leadership role, your work directly supports the success of IPS students and schools. Whether you're maintaining facilities, providing student services, or managing administrative operations, you play a key part in ensuring an equitable and high-quality educational environment. * Belonging and Community: IPS is a place where every employee is valued. You'll join a supportive community that promotes respect, teamwork, and a shared commitment to serving students and families. Professional and Personal Growth: * Training and Development Opportunities: IPS offers a variety of training programs to help staff build new skills and grow professionally. This includes access to development opportunities for administrative, technical, and operational roles, as well as pathways to becoming a certified teacher. * Skill Enhancement: Whether you're new to your role or seeking to deepen your expertise, IPS provides resources and support for continuous improvement. Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits: * Fair Compensation: IPS ensures competitive wages and regularly reviews pay structures to maintain equity. * Extensive Benefits Package: Employees enjoy comprehensive health coverage, dental and vision plans, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement plans. Additional financial benefits include flexible spending accounts and eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs. Work-Life Balance and Well-being: * Generous Leave Policies: IPS offers vacation, personal, and sick leave, along with paid holidays. Twelve-month employees benefit from floating holidays, and unused personal leave rolls into the sick leave balance. * Wellness Programs: IPS prioritizes staff well-being with access to wellness initiatives, including health screenings and an employee assistance program for confidential support and counseling. What We Expect: * Professionalism and Reliability: Every role at IPS is vital to the district's success. We expect staff to demonstrate professionalism, dependability, and a commitment to providing excellent service to students, educators, and families. * Collaboration and Communication: IPS values teamwork. Working collaboratively with your colleagues ensures a supportive environment for all. Clear communication and mutual respect are key to maintaining this culture. * Flexibility and Problem-Solving: As a large, dynamic district, IPS needs staff who are adaptable and proactive in solving problems to meet the ever-changing needs of students and schools. JOIN US! Indianapolis Public Schools is more than a workplace; it's a community where purpose, impact, and belonging come together to help Prove What's Possible - in your career and in your school. If you're ready to embrace challenges, strive for excellence, and make a meaningful impact, IPS is the place for you. SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITY: A District Library Integration Coordinator plays a pivotal role in ensuring seamless integration and utilization of library resources, systems, and services across the district's schools. This position is responsible for overseeing library technology systems, supporting instructional staff, and promoting the use of library resources to enhance student learning and achievement. The coordinator will collaborate with administrators, teachers, and library staff to develop, implement, and evaluate library programs, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of the district's students and educators. WHAT YOU'LL DO: The following outlines what your core duties and responsibilities will be for this position and provides a sample overview of what your day-to-day may look like. Core Duties and Responsibilities: * Oversee the district's library management systems, ensuring they are integrated effectively across all schools. Provide technical support for the use of library automation systems, digital catalogs, and other resources. * Collaborate with teachers and staff to incorporate library resources into curriculum planning and instruction. Provide guidance on utilizing digital and physical library materials to support educational goals. * Plan and deliver training for teachers, staff, and library personnel on the use of library resources, technology, and best practices for integrating libraries into the educational process. * Work with library staff to evaluate, select, and acquire appropriate resources (books, digital media, etc.) to support district needs, ensuring alignment with curriculum standards and student needs. * Collect, analyze, and report data on library usage and program effectiveness. Use data to inform decision-making and improve library services district-wide. * Act as the liaison between district administration, school libraries, and outside partners. Communicate effectively with all stakeholders to promote library services and ensure alignment with district goals. * Stay updated on the latest library technologies and trends in education. Recommend and implement new tools to improve library services and instructional integration. * Assist in the development of district policies regarding library services and resources, ensuring they comply with educational standards and best practices. * Serve as a key point of contact in the district for addressing book challenges or concerns raised by students, parents, or staff regarding library resources. * Follow district procedures for evaluating and responding to book challenges, ensuring that responses are in alignment with district policies, state laws, and educational standards. * Support the identification of funding opportunities and assist with grant writing or fundraising efforts to support library initiatives and resources. "Day In the Life" Overview On a regular day, as the Library Integration Coordinator you might: * Meet with media specialists and/or media assistants to discuss programming needs, collection management, literacy development, instructional practice, re-teaching strategies and provide support mechanisms for classroom, information literacy, and reading literacy success. * Attend meetings and community events within the library and literacy community to plan events and strengthen partnerships between IPS and our library and literacy partners. * Attend district meetings to support library services, reading literacy, information literacy, and related classroom instructional practices. * Support cataloging requests made by media staff in schools. * Plan library media professional development with partners, school media staff and other district staff. * Develop materials and documents that support content area needs and district initiatives. WHAT YOU'll BRING: SKILLS AND MINDSETS: As an ideal candidate for this role, you will bring the following skills and mindsets: * Strong knowledge of library management systems, digital resources, and instructional technology. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with educators, administrators, and community partners. * Ability to design and implement professional development programs. * Data analysis skills to assess and report on library program effectiveness. * Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks and priorities. * Experience with budgeting, resource allocation, and fundraising efforts to support libraries across the district. EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS: * A degree in Library Science, Information Technology, Education, or a related field. Master's degree preferred. * Must Hold a Valid Indiana State Teachers License * At least 3 years of experience working in library systems or education technology, with a focus on integrating library services into educational programs. * Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds, including different socio-economic, cultural, and educational needs. FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Exempt ELIGIBILITY FOR REMOTE WORK: Not eligible PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical requirements described here 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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. EEOC STATEMENT: Indianapolis Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, will not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, homelessness or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. Indianapolis Public Schools does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation, threat, or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work. DISCLAIMER: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the above representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This job description is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive list of all essential functions and duties performed by the occupant of this position. Factors such as regular and punctual attendance are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. https://myips.org/employment/employee-benefits-and-resources/