Library Media Specialist

Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/Media
Date Posted:
3/5/2024
Location:
Middle School
Date Available:
School Year 2024-25
Closing Date:
3/18/2024 or Until FilledPOSITION: Library Media Specialist
SCHOOL: Middle School
GENERAL DUTIES:

• Create a school "learning commons" by developing and administering an integrated school Library Media program.
• Provide leadership in the design of the school's new Library Media center to be an active learning space that meets the diverse needs of students and teachers.
• Create and maintain an inviting, safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment that fosters intellectual inquiry.
• Develop and maintain an up-to-date, culturally diverse collection of print and non-print resources.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to create an environment that is conducive to active and participatory learning, and ensures resource-based instructional practices.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 062 School Library Media Specialist CT Certification
• Demonstrated expertise with instructional, informational and library management technologies
• Demonstrated knowledge of current teaching and learning research, and its application to grade level curriculum
• Ability to use available statistics and other data to make program development decisions regarding the library collection and program
• Demonstrated knowledge of standards for information and technology literacy, including the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) and American Association of School Librarians (AASL) standards.

POSITION TO START: School Year 2024-25
SALARY: Per NFEA Contract
PLEASE SUBMIT: Online Application (www.newfairfieldschools.org)
Letter of Intent
Transcripts
Certifications
Letters of Reference (2)
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Date Posted: March 5, 2024
Posting Closing Date: March 18, 2024 or Until Filled