Library Media Specialist

Job Details

Position Type:
Teaching

Date Posted:
6/13/2023

Location:
High Horizons Magnet School

Date Available:
To Be Determined

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
45 Lyon Terrace, Room 310
Bridgeport, CT 06604

2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR

LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST
High Horizons Magnet School
(PK - 8)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develops library procedures and routines by planning daily activities
2. Establishes rules and procedures for circulation of materials
3. Creates an environment that is conducive to active and participatory learning, resource-based instructional practices, and collaboration with teaching staff
4. Shares with the learning community collaboratively developed and up-to-date district policies concerning such issues as materials selection, circulation, reconsideration of materials, copyright, privacy, and acceptable use
5. Encourages the use of instructional technology to engage students and to improve learning
6. Commits to remaining current in professional practices and developments, information technologies, and educational research
7. Collaborates with teachers and students to design and teach engaging inquiry and learning experiences and assessments that incorporate multiple literacies and foster critical thinking
8. Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Required certification: School Library-Media Specialist (062); Master's degree preferred.
2. Three years' successful experience in an urban setting preferred.
3. Experience in the use of educational technology.
4. Excellent oral and written communication and human relation skills.

Salary will be in accordance with the BEA contract salary schedule.

Qualified candidates who wish to apply should access the Bridgeport Public School's
AppliTrack system:

"The Bridgeport Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer."

 Bridgeport Public Schools

 06/15/2024

 Bridgeport,CT