Library / Media Specialist / Districtwide (.5FTE)

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 . Prorated Starting salary between $55,279 and $115,637 depending on experience and degree status.

Benefits

Sick days personal days Bereavement days, Health Insurance, HSA employer contribution for HSA plan, Dental, Life Insurance. To Apply: Please apply online at www.applitrack.com/cheshire/onlineapp . Please include all materials (cover letter, resume, three letters of recommendation, certification, transcripts and praxis scores) that are required for the application process.

Written references must match those listed in the application. CPS reserves the right to close the posting when a suitable applicant has been found before the closing date.