LIBRARY LEADERSHIP TEAM MEMBER

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
A total of up to three (3) librarians will work with the library services department and will be responsible for collaborating with and providing professional learning and leading committees to complete district initiatives: literacy week, summer reading, etc. Additional responsibilities include working collaboratively to establish policies and goals for the operation of library/media technology centers throughout the District, providing professional development, training and support in the management of the Library Media Center, book circulation, online catalog systems, library curriculum, materials selection, library environment, and class management. Additionally, members of the library leadership team work with district leaders to create and update district library policies and procedures.

SALARY
$3,000 Stipend per Semester

WORK SCHEDULE
2026 –27 School Year

NUMBER OF POSITIONS
Three (3)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Plan and moderate Professional Development sessions, including the district wide in-service days and to get the newest hires up-to-date and also to re-establish neglected libraries.

2. Maintain a Way of Work Document to include 'Responsibilities for Teacher-Librarians' including outline expectations for .5 teacher-librarians AND administrators.

3. Update PPS Libraries' policies and procedures (book reviews, collection development, statistics and data collection, book challenges, weeding).

4. Develop communication tools i.e. monthly newsletters to publicize happenings at PPS libraries across the district.

5. Explore grant funding sources.

6. Coordinate small groups of teacher-librarians working on a project and/or goal.

7. Other relevant duties as assigned by supervisor in support of the department's or school’s goals and objectives and the District's mission and Superintendent's Priority Goals

EDUCATION REQUIRED
· Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) preferred

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE REQUIRED
· Pennsylvania Department of Education Instructional Certification in Library Science Pk-12

For more information on Pennsylvania (PA) Department of Education Certification Requirements visit the a href="https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/PAEducators/Pages/PACerts.aspx">PA Department of Education’s Certification Types and Codes webpage .

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
· Previous service as a library leadership team member preferred

· Enthusiastic about the fundamental goal of advancing student achievement in an urban public school district.

· Value, demonstrate, and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The working conditions and physical requirements described here are representative of, but not limited to, those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made.
· Varies based on the needs of the department

APPLICANT ELIGIBILE CRITERIA
To be eligible for the Library Leadership Team Member additional work opportunity, an applicant must be a Pittsburgh Public Schools Librarian who:

· Has 3 or more years of Librarian experience in a school-setting

SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process for this position may involve a panel interview, as determined by the Curriculum and Instruction Department

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : ADDITIONAL WORK OPPORTUNITIES

Group : NOT REPRES

Posting Start : 08/27/2026

Posting End : 12/31/9999

MINIMUM SALARY: $3,000.00