Library/Media Specialist Job at Newington Public Schools in Newington

Middle School Teaching / Library / Media Specialist

• Date Posted :

12 / 23 / 2024

• Location :

Martin Kellogg Middle School

• Closing Date :

01 / 26 / 2025

WORKFORCE DIVERSITY STATEMENT :

The Newington Public Schools is dedicated to recruiting, hiring, growing and retaining a culturally diverse workforce that represents the racial, ethnic, and linguistic diversity of our community. To achieve this, we value and strive for the highest levels of :

• Family and Community Engagement;
• Culturally Relevant Organizational Practices;
• School Climate;
• Student-Centered Learning;
• Diverse Staff of Excellent Educators;
• Equitable Student Access;
• Fiscal Equity.

We are interested in candidates who are passionate about these values and who will engage fully in our continuous improvement efforts to achieve equity for all.

JOB DESCRIPTION :

The library / media specialist shall be concerned with the facilitation and improvement of instruction through the use of equipment, printed materials, and non-print resources available for the support of the learning / teaching process. In addition to traditional responsibilities, the library / media specialist shall assume leadership in the application of technology as a learning tool in the media centers and in the classrooms. The library / media specialist shall support the use of computer technology in collaboration with the technology resource teachers.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Assumes responsibility for providing instruction to students in the use of the media center and its resources, including technology.
• Provides ongoing training and support in the effective use of media and technology to members of the faculty.
• Serves as instructional resource consultant and media specialist to teachers and students.
• Selects materials for the media center to support the instructional program subject to administrative approval.
• Manages the library / media center so that all materials, media, and technology are well organized and readily accessible to students and teachers.
• Assists teachers and students in the production of materials and media which supplement those available through other channels.
• Works with classroom teachers and technology resource teachers in curriculum planning and designing instructional experiences for students.
• Helps students to gain information literacy through inquiry and critical evaluation to develop research and reference skills, good study habits and independence in learning.
• Provides teachers with pertinent information regarding students’ progress, problems, and achievements, as observed in the media center.
• Seeks and reflects the input of certified staff when purchasing new material and media.
• Prepares and manages an annual budget for the library / media program.
• Helps interpret the functions of the media center to parents and to the community.
• Manages his / her schedule in an efficient and responsible manner.
• Promotes a positive learning environment.
• Maintains appropriate standards of student behavior.
• Actively engages students in the activities of lessons.
• Effectively manages routines and transitions.
• Creates an effective structure for learning.
• Selects and presents appropriate lesson content.
• Develops lessons to promote achievement of lesson objectives.
• Uses appropriate questioning techniques.
• Communicates clearly, using precise language and acceptable oral expression.
• Monitors student understanding of the lesson and adjusts instruction when necessary.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Experience / Requirement : Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE :

Connecticut State Department of Education Certification required :

• 062) School Library Media Specialist

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