Long- Term Substitute: Library / Media Specialist / Districtwide (.5FTE)

Cheshire Public Schools; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Cheshire Public Schools seeks a Long Term Substitute Library/Media Specialist (.5FTE) district-wide to support K-6 student research and classroom instruction. The role emphasizes using print and electronic resources, digital citizenship, and assisting teachers and students with research projects.

Collaborate with district library media specialists to build a robust K-12 program, create a welcoming library environment, and promote intellectual curiosity and knowledge across the school community.

Qualifications

• Connecticut Teaching Certificate #062 is required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate teaching and learning of student research for grades K-6.
• Provide assistance to classroom teachers and students with print and electronic research projects.
• Innovate the library as a design-thinking space with complex thinking tasks driven by students.
• Collaborate with district library media specialists to build a robust K-12 library media program.
• Create a welcoming environment that promotes intellectual curiosity and pursuit of knowledge.

Education

Connecticut Teaching Certificate #062

Job description

Description

Facilitate the teaching and learning of student research for grades K-6. Provide assistance and support to classroom teachers and students through the use of 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 delivery of aspects of the digital citizenship curricula. Collaborate with other district library media specialists to build a robust, K-12 library media program within the Cheshire Public Schools. 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 among all members of the school and community.

LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE

LIBRARY/MEDIA SPECIALIST (.5FTE)

DISTRICT WIDE

Description

Facilitate the teaching and learning of student research for grades K-6. Provide assistance and support to classroom teachers and students through the use of 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 delivery of aspects of the digital citizenship curricula. Collaborate with other district library media specialists to build a robust, K-12 library media program within the Cheshire Public Schools. 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 among all members of the school and community.

Qualifications

• Applicant must posses a Connecticut Teaching Certificate #062.

Salary

In accordance with the Agreement Between the Cheshire Board of Education and the Education Association of Cheshire.