Stamford Public Schools Stamford, Connecticut Job Posting for 2016-2017 School Year. Locations: Dolan Middle School (51 Toms Road) Rippowam Middle School (381 High Ridge Road)Scofield Magnet Middle School (641 Scofieldtown Road) Stamford High School (55 Strawberry Hill Avenue) Start Date: August 29, 2016 JOB DESCRIPTION - Media Specialist GENERAL STATEMENT The Media Specialist serves as an instructional resource consultant and materials specialist to teachers and students. The Media Specialist assumes responsibility for providing instruction in the use of the media center and its resources that are correlated with the curriculum. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Select materials for the media center and its program based on principles outlines in a written selection policy. Make all materials easily accessible to students and teachers through an efficient organizational pattern and a media center circulation policy. Assist teachers and students to produce materials which supplement commercially produced items. Work with teachers in curriculum planning and designing of instructional experiences, using a variety of educational media including film and television. Teach the effective use of educational media. Assist students to develop competency in listening, viewing and reading skills, and guide the development of desirable reading, viewing and listening patterns, attitudes and appreciations. Help students acquire independence in learning, and gain skill in the techniques of inquiry and critical evaluation. Provide teachers with pertinent information regarding students' progress, problems, and achievements, as observed in the media center. Act as a resource person in the classroom when requested by the teacher. Make available to the faculty, through the resources of the professional collection, information about recent developments in curricular subject areas and in the general field of education. Supply information to teachers on available staff development workshops, courses, professional meetings and education resources of the community. QUALIFICATIONS A valid Connecticut teacher certificate in 062-School Library Media Specialist. Minimum of three (3) years experience, preferably in media. A thorough knowledge of Education Media methodology and teaching techniques. Demonstrated capacity to work cooperatively with parents, staff, students and supervisors. Effectively organize the media center so that the needs of pupils and teaching of subject matter will be interwoven in the most appropriate manner. Superior communication skills (oral and written). Application Deadline: Until Filled. Application Instructions: Apply Online using the following links: Posting 4719: Dolan Middle School: Media Specialist: https://www.applitrack.com/stamford/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=4719&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1 Posting 4723: Rippowam Middle School: Media Specialist: https://www.applitrack.com/stamford/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=4723&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1 Posting 4727: Scofield Magnet Middle School: Media Specialist: https://www.applitrack.com/stamford/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=4727&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1 Posting 4778: Stamford High School: Media Specialist: https://www.applitrack.com/stamford/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=4778&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1 Applicants will need to complete an online application as well as upload the following documents: Cover Letter. Resume. CSDE Certification. Letters of Reference 2016-2017 Salary Schedule: (Based on a 186 day work year) *Meets CLA Minimum Salary Guidelines
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