K-6 Library & Media Specialist: Design Thinking & Tech

Cheshire Public Schools; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Cheshire Public Schools is seeking a Library/Media Specialist (.5FTE) district-wide to support student research for grades K-6 and to assist teachers and students with print and electronic projects. The role envisions innovating the library as a design-thinking space that embeds complex thinking tasks driven by students.

You will collaborate with district library media specialists to build a robust K-12 program, create a welcoming environment, and foster intellectual curiosity and knowledge

Qualifications

• Connecticut Teaching Certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the teaching and learning of student research for grades K-6.
• Provide assistance and support to classroom teachers and students through print and electronic research projects.
• Innovate the library as a space for design thinking embedding complex thinking tasks driven by students.
• Serve as a resource for students and staff in the effective use of educational technology, including digital citizenship curricula.
• Collaborate with district library media specialists to build a robust K-12 library media program.
• Create a welcoming environment that serves as the heartbeat of the school.
• Build and maintain an atmosphere that promotes intellectual curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge.

Skills

K-6 instruction

Digital literacy

Education

Connecticut Teaching Certificate #062

Job description

Cheshire Public Schools is seeking a Library/Media Specialist (.5FTE) district-wide to support student research for grades K-6 and to assist teachers and students with print and electronic projects. The role envisions innovating the library as a design-thinking space that embeds complex thinking tasks driven by students.

You will collaborate with district library media specialists to build a robust K-12 program, create a welcoming environment, and foster intellectual curiosity and knowledge