Waterbury Public Schools is hiring: Library Media Specialist (Elementary) in Wat

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Overview

The Library Media Specialist is responsible for establishing and coordinating the services of the school library-media center and technology lab to meet the educational needs of all students. This includes providing a full spectrum of educational enrichment materials and teaching students and staff to use information and technology effectively to foster reading, viewing, and information literacy.

Responsibilities

• Administers a program that provides learning experiences utilizing technology and resources accessed from classrooms or other locations outside of the library information center.
• Analyzes instructional and technological requirements and recommends appropriate staffing and training to meet learning and information needs.
• Assists teachers and learners in developing activities to assess curriculum effectiveness and in creating interdisciplinary connections.
• Collaborates with staff to identify and use a full range of learning technologies required to meet students’ informational needs.
• Catalogs, classifies, and arranges information resources in various forms and media according to recognized standards.
• Collaborates with the technology department to plan budgets and purchases software and hardware to meet curriculum needs.
• Provides instruction in information literacy and the use of technological tools to support learning and independent inquiry.
• Supports the school curriculum and integrates the library program with instruction to promote student achievement.
• Plans, develops, and maintains a management system for print and non-print resources, equipment, and other learning technology resources.
• Demonstrates leadership in curricular planning, assessment, and program evaluation to improve teaching and learning.
• Plans and implements access to a full range of information resources and services; fosters equitable access for staff, students, and the community.
• Plans instruction collaboratively with teachers and other members of the learning community.
• Supports teachers and students with selecting materials and resources for learning about diverse interests and needs.
• Maintains inviting physical spaces that encourage a positive learning climate and effective library resource programs.
• Supervises library support personnel as assigned and manages related operations.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience with managing school site collections and the selection/acquisition of materials and equipment.
• Previous teaching and/or related school experience.
• Employment in this class is conditional upon possession of a valid Connecticut State Board of Education teaching certificate/endorsement(s) appropriate to the teaching assignment (School Library Media Specialist – 062 Endorsement).
• Additional requirements: background check; various state CEU requirements for recertification; may require a valid Motor Vehicle operator's license.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities include information literacy standards, collaboration, technology proficiency, curriculum integration, reading guidance, and effective communication with stakeholders.

Working Conditions

Physical and mental requirements are those typical of school library operations and may include standing, walking, lifting, and daily use of computer and information technology systems. See full job description for complete working conditions and physical demands. Waterbury Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the District when necessary.

Prepared on: July 25, 2019

WPS Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time