Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Library Media Specialist - Elementary/Intermediate

Date Posted:
4/30/2024

Location:
Sandy Hook Elementary School

Date Available:
August 2024

Sandy Hook School

12 Dickinson Drive

Sandy Hook, CT 06482

Library Media Specialist - 1 Year Position

April 30, 2024

Vacancy: Library Media Specialist

School: Sandy Hook School

Salary: As per contract

Duration: 2024/2025 School Year

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have:

Qualifications

? Hold a valid CT teaching certificate for this position

? Be skilled in using a wide range of media/technology to improve student learning

? Collaborate with classroom teachers to promote integration of information literacy into content area

instruction

? Possess a strong commitment to promoting a positive school culture

? Effectively manage the collection, maintenance/repair, inventory, and scheduling

? Support and manage staff volunteers in the Media Center

? Create a positive and effective classroom

Responsibilities

? Develop and implement lessons that support the library media curriculum

? Collaborate with staff members to support student research in the content areas

• Appropriately delegate responsibilities to library staff and parent volunteers

? Commitment to delivering technology-enhanced instruction

? Desire to embrace the cognitive/social developmental stage of young adolescence

? Provide guidance in the selection of appropriate reading material for curricular requirements and recreational reading

Certification: Must possess Connecticut Certification (048, 062)

APPLICATION: Interested application are invited to apply online via the following link:

https://www.applitrack.com/newtown/onlineapp/default.aspx
The Newtown Public School District values the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to our students and community. We are committed to recruiting, supporting, mentoring, coaching and retaining a highly motivated, diverse, dedicated, and enthusiastic staff. We welcome your interest in joining us and look forward to meeting you!

The Newtown Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The Newtown Public School District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, status as a domestic violence victim, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.
For more information on this position, please read the full description document.

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