Regional School
Regional School is hiring: Library Media Specialist Substitute in Woodbury
Regional School, Woodbury, CT, United States, 06798
Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/Literacy Specialist
Date Posted:
10/17/2024
Location:
Woodbury Middle School
Date Available:
ASAP
Closing Date:
Until FilledRegion 14 Vacancy
POSITION: Library Media Specialist Substitute
LOCATION: Woodbury Middle School
START DATE: ASAP
DEADLINE: Until filled
GENERAL DUTIES: The Library Media Specialist is responsible for helping students develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge to become effective and self-directed learners. The LMS prepares students to be critical thinkers, responsible creators, effective communicators, engaged readers, and skillful researchers. In addition, the Library Media Specialist is responsible for collaborating with teachers in order to provide instruction, resources, and materials to support and enrich the curriculum. This person provides leadership and instruction in the use of technologies and resources to engage students and foster a culture of creativity, investigation, and inquiry. The LMS teaches and reinforces the appropriate, responsible use of information and technology.
QUALIFICATIONS: School Library-Media Specialist Certification (062)
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Ability to use technology to monitor and improve student achievement
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
APPLY ONLINE:
Letter of intent
Resume
3 letters of reference
Transcripts
Proof of Certification
Wendy J. Rossi, Human Resource Coordinator
The Regional School District 14 Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, national/ethnic origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or disability in its programs, activities, and employment practices as set forth in compliance with the Office of Civil Rights, Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504. Any person having inquiries concerning Regional School District 14 Public Schools' compliance with Section 504, Title VI or Title IX should contact: Dina Ericson, Director of Student Services, Regional School District 14, 5 Minortown Road, PO Box 469, Woodbury, CT 06798 (203) 263-0416.
Middle School Teaching/Literacy Specialist
Date Posted:
10/17/2024
Location:
Woodbury Middle School
Date Available:
ASAP
Closing Date:
Until FilledRegion 14 Vacancy
POSITION: Library Media Specialist Substitute
LOCATION: Woodbury Middle School
START DATE: ASAP
DEADLINE: Until filled
GENERAL DUTIES: The Library Media Specialist is responsible for helping students develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge to become effective and self-directed learners. The LMS prepares students to be critical thinkers, responsible creators, effective communicators, engaged readers, and skillful researchers. In addition, the Library Media Specialist is responsible for collaborating with teachers in order to provide instruction, resources, and materials to support and enrich the curriculum. This person provides leadership and instruction in the use of technologies and resources to engage students and foster a culture of creativity, investigation, and inquiry. The LMS teaches and reinforces the appropriate, responsible use of information and technology.
QUALIFICATIONS: School Library-Media Specialist Certification (062)
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Ability to use technology to monitor and improve student achievement
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Instructs in accordance with Region 14 teacher job description.
- Collaborates with classroom teachers to integrate inquiry, information literacy skills and the use of digital tools and technology in curriculum and instruction.
- Plans and administers the school media program, working cooperatively with staff, students and administration.
- Coordinates the selection, organization, distribution, and access to print and digital resources, materials, and technologies.
- Provides technology assistance and instructional support for teachers and students.
- Develops a positive climate that invites teacher and students to take full advantage of the library media center and its resources.
- Provides programs, initiatives, and access to quality reading materials to encourage and reinforce an interest in independent reading.
- Develops budget requests in consultation with the principal and curriculum coordinators.
- Acts as liaison between school and community libraries.
- Supervises volunteers (parents and students) who assist in performing routine clerical duties necessary for the operation of a library/media center.
- Performs additional duties, where appropriate, which are assigned within the scope of employment and certification.
Candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
APPLY ONLINE:
Letter of intent
Resume
3 letters of reference
Transcripts
Proof of Certification
Wendy J. Rossi, Human Resource Coordinator
The Regional School District 14 Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, national/ethnic origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or disability in its programs, activities, and employment practices as set forth in compliance with the Office of Civil Rights, Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504. Any person having inquiries concerning Regional School District 14 Public Schools' compliance with Section 504, Title VI or Title IX should contact: Dina Ericson, Director of Student Services, Regional School District 14, 5 Minortown Road, PO Box 469, Woodbury, CT 06798 (203) 263-0416.