Good morning,
Windham Public Schools has an immediate vacancy for a 1.0 FTE Library Media Specialist at the Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy.
Position Description Instruct students in the specific area of specialty; help students learn subject matter and skills that will broaden their learning experiences and contribute to their development in order to meet high expectations; communicate with parents; create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning; participate in professional learning. Windham Public Schools is a welcoming learning environment where all students are prepared for college and career. All educators must be excited about working with diverse populations, and eager to collaborate with colleagues.Essential Functions:- Adhere to the Connecticut Code of Professional Responsibility
- Ensures safety of students
- Implements the Windham Board of Education and administrative policies, rules, regulations and directives
- Manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain an advantageous learning environment
- Prepares lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, uses appropriate techniques, and serves the needs of all learners in the classroom
- Maintains accurate and complete records as required
- Attends parent/teacher conferences
- Assess student learning on continual basis and identifies areas of intervention if needed
- Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Windham Board of Education
- Maintains respect for confidential information
- Keeps parents up-to-date of student progress through use of interim reports, report cards, and/or conferences
- Design instruction to meet the needs of all students through both individual and small group settings as needed
- Design clear and specific learning assessments
- Maintain a positive learning environment that encourages open communication between the teacher and learner
- Maintain a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior
- Maintain ongoing communication with parents
- Other duties as assigned by Administrator and/or Superintendent
Other Duties and Responsibilities:- Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment and other education materials
- Establish and maintain professional relationships
- Participate in professional learning by attending seminars and workshops to improve instructional practice and positively affect student achievement
Qualifications/Certificates:- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
- Active subject matter certificate as required by the Connecticut State Department of Education
- CT Certification (062) Library Media Specialist or (305) Elementary 1-6
- Experience working with a diverse student demographic
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Windham Board of Education may find appropriate
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:- Ability to foster and facilitate learning and classroom management
- Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
- Effective, active listening skills
- Ability to work effectively with others
- Organizational and problem solving skills
- Excellent public relations skills
Days: Monday – FridaySalary: In accordance with the WFT contract
Paul Deal
Library Media Specialist
Charles H. Barrow STEM Academy