Position Type:
Teaching

Date Posted:
6/9/2021

Location:
Split Assignment

Date Available:
08/23/2021

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Bridgeport Public SCHOOLS
45 Lyon Terrace, Room 310
Bridgeport, CT 06604

2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR

LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST (K-8)
Traveler - Split Assignment
Multicultural Magnet School & High Horizons Magnet School

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Develops library procedures and routines by planning daily activities

Establishes rules and procedures for circulation of materials

Creates an environment that is conducive to active and participatory learning, resource-based instructional practices, and collaboration with teaching staff

Shares with the learning community collaboratively developed and up-to-date district policies concerning such issues as materials selection, circulation, reconsideration of materials, copyright, privacy, and acceptable use

Encourages the use of instructional technology to engage students and to improve learning

Commits to remaining current in professional practices and developments, information technologies, and educational research

Collaborates with teachers and students to design and teach engaging inquiry and learning experiences and assessments that incorporate multiple literacies and foster critical thinking

Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS :

Required certification: School Library-Media Specialist (062); Master's degree preferred.

Three years' successful experience in an urban setting preferred.

Experience in the use of educational technology.

Excellent oral and written communication and human relation skills.

Salary will be in accordance with the BEA contract salary schedule.

Qualified candidates who wish to apply should access the Bridgeport Public School's AppliTrack system: https://www.applitrack.com/bridgeport/onlineapp

"The Bridgeport Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer."