Elementary Library & Tech Empowerment Specialist

Waterbury Public Schools; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterbury Public Schools is seeking a Library Media Specialist to lead the school library media program and technology lab, delivering information literacy instruction and access to educational resources for all students.

The role involves collaborating with teachers to integrate library services into the curriculum, managing budgets, supervising staff, and guiding technology-enabled instruction to meet diverse learner needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• CT School Library Media Specialist endorsement required.
• Valid Connecticut teaching certificate/endorsement appropriate to the assignment.
• Experience managing school site collections and selecting/acquiring materials.
• Membership and compliance with continuing education requirements for re-certification.

Responsibilities

• Administers a library program with technology integration.
• Collaborates with staff to plan and implement standards and curriculum.
• Develops and manages budget and resource planning.
• Supervises paraprofessionals and support staff.
• Reports program outcomes to teachers and administrators.

Skills

Information literacy

Curriculum integration

Collaboration

Technology instruction

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

CT School Library Media Specialist endorsement

Teaching certificate/endorsement

Tools

Library catalog systems

Information technology equipment

Job description

Waterbury Public Schools is seeking a Library Media Specialist to lead the school library media program and technology lab, delivering information literacy instruction and access to educational resources for all students.

The role involves collaborating with teachers to integrate library services into the curriculum, managing budgets, supervising staff, and guiding technology-enabled instruction to meet diverse learner needs.