The New Hartford Public Schools has a 1.0 FTE Library Media Specialist position available for the 2022-2023 School Year.
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: Open Until Filled
Application:
Application package must include: Letter of interest, Resume, 3 Current
Letters of Recommendation, Certification, copy of transcripts and
completed NHPS Job Application. 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.
