Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Library Media Specialist - New Hartford Public Schools
Library Media Specialist - The New Hartford Public Schools
has the following teaching position available for the 2017-2018 school
year: Library Media Specialist (1.0 FTE). Requirements: Connecticut
certification as a library media specialist 062 or 048. Reports to:
Principal/Director of Curriculum. Performance and Responsibilities:
Plans and administers the school media program, working cooperatively
with the principal, other media staff, and users, delegating duties and
appropriate authority to member of the school media staff. Plans and
implements library media policies. Assists with the selection of
personnel for the school library media program. Encourages students and
teachers to take full advantage of the library media center and its
resources. Interprets the school library media program to students,
faculty, administration, and community. Evaluates, selects, and
requisitions new library media materials and equipment. Informs
teachers, other staff members and students about library materials and
assists in their appropriate selection. Maintains a comprehensive and efficient system for
processing and cataloging all library media materials and equipment, and
instructs teachers and students in the use of the system. Arranges for
inter-library loan of materials for teachers and students. Promotes
appropriate conduct of students using library media facilities. Helps
students develop habits of independent reference work and skill in the
use of reference materials in relations to assignments. Works
cooperatively with teachers in presenting and discussing materials with
class and studying a particular topic. Counsels with and gives reading
guidance to students of all levels of ability and with special needs.
Promotes acquisitions of and use of electronic information services.
Prepares and administers the media center budget in consultation with
media staff, teachers, and the principal. Supervises library media aides
and volunteers in the performance of their duties. Carries out such
other related tasks as the principal may from time to time assign.
Salary Range: As Per the New Hartford Education Association Contract.
Closing Date: May 1, 2017.
Application Package Must Include: Letter of Interest, Resume, 3 Current
Letters of Reference, Copy of CT Certification, Copy of Transcripts.
Send Application Package to (DO NOT EMAIL): Brian P. Murphy,
Superintendent of Schools, PO Box 315, New Hartford, CT 06057. New
Hartford Public Schools is an AA/EEO employer.
Location:
New Hartford, CT, USA