Library Media Specialist - New Fairfield High School. GENERAL
DUTIES: Create a school “learning commons” by developing and
administering an integrated school library media program. Provide
leadership in the design of the school’s new library media center to be
an active learning space that meets the diverse needs of students and
teachers. Create and maintain an inviting, safe, inclusive, and
respectful learning environment that fosters intellectual inquiry.
Develop and maintain an up-to-date, culturally diverse collection of
print and non-print resources. Collaborate with teaching staff to create
an environment that is conducive to active and participatory learning,
and ensures resource-based instructional practices.
QUALIFICATIONS: 062 School Library Media Specialist CT Certification.
Demonstrated expertise with instructional, informational and library
management technologies. Demonstrated knowledge of current teaching and
learning research, and its application to grade level curriculum.
Ability to use available statistics and other data to make program
development decisions regarding the library collection and program.
Demonstrated knowledge of standards for information and technology
literacy, including the International Society for Technology in
Education (ISTE) and American Association of School Librarians (AASL)
standards.
POSITION TO START: School Year 2021-22
SALARY: Per NFEA Contract
PLEASE SUBMIT: Online Application (newfairfieldschools.org), Letter of Intent, Transcripts, Certifications, Letters of Reference (2)
The New Fairfield Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer
committed to an Affirmative Action Plan in recruiting, appointing,
training, evaluating, and promoting personnel on the basis of merit and
qualification, without regard for race, color, religion, sex, age,
natural origin, ancestry, marital status, Veteran status, pregnancy,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or genetic
information any other applicable lawful discriminatory standards except
in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.
