K-5 Library Media Specialist (Citywide) (4 positions) - Bristol Public Schools. Date
Available: 2020-2021 School Year. SUMMARY: To provide all students with
a diverse library media program containing a wide variety o
materials that will invite
intellectual growth and to aid all students in acquiring the skills
needed to take full advantage of media center resources.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.
Operates and supervises the media center(s) to which he/she is assigned.
Evaluates, selects and requisitions new media center materials. Assists
teachers in the selection of books, electronic resources, computer
programs and other instructional materials and makes media center
materials available to supplement the instructional program. Informs
teachers and other staff members concerning new materials the media
center acquires. Maintains and instructs students/teachers how to access
Destiny, the online library catalog. Arranges for interlibrary loan of
materials of interest or use to teachers. Collaborates with teachers in
planning standards-based instruction for information literacy and use of
information and technological tools. Promotes appropriate conduct of
students using media center facilities. Helps students to develop habits
of independent information literacy work and to develop skill in the
use of print and digital reference materials in relation to planned
assignments. Collaborates with teachers to support learning. Supports
all students with diverse needs. Advocates for and designs independent
reading promotion programming. Prepares and administers the media center
budget. Supervises media center staff in the performance of their
duties. Plans and supervises the distribution and storage of all media
materials and equipment. Plans and organizes the utilization of
technology within the media center. Maintains professional competence
through in-service education provided by the district and in
self-selected professional growth activities. Serves on faculty and
curriculum committees.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises
classroom and students (volunteers and parent helpers where
appropriate). Performs general supervisory duties as scheduled.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelor Degree. Additional credits required for completion of certification requirements.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Valid Connecticut Library Media Specialist (062) Teaching Certificate.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze and interpret periodicals,
professional journals, technical procedures and governmental
regulations. Ability to write memos, reports and correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from
groups of administrators, staff, parents and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in
all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and
decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and
interpret bar graphs. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as
discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area,
circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra
and geometry.
COMPUTER SKILLS: Basic knowledge and experience
with standard hardware and software applications including library
automation systems and electronic resources for research. Ability to
use a computer for Email, word processing, accounting, databases and
instructional presentations.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve
practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in
situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to
interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram
or schedule form.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to apply
knowledge of current research and teaching competencies to instructional
programs. Ability to plan and implement lessons based on school
objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students,
peers and parents. Skill in oral and written communication. Ability
to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board
of Education policies and the code of professional responsibility for
teachers.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes
walk and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may
occasionally push or lift up to fifty (50) pounds, such as boxes of
books and AV/VCR carts. The employee is directly responsible for
safety, well-being or work output of other people. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, such as to read
handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus. The
position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several
people and interact with the public and other staff.
WORK
ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.
SALARY: Per contract
APPLICATION: Complete an online application at www.applitrack.com/bristol/onlineapp.
