2024 - 2025 School Year
Bridgeport Public Schools
Human Resources Department
45 Lyon Terrace, Room 324
Bridgeport, CT 06604

LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST (GR PK-8)
CLASSICAL STUDIES ACADEMY & CSA ANNEX
TWO LOCATIONS
STEP/SALARY: BA - 6TH YEAR / $50,825.00 - $102,758.00*

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.

This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions, responsibilities, qualifications, physical, and cognitive, which comprise this position. The above is intended to be a fair representation of the "typical" demands of the position. In all cases, these relationships, functions, and their applications are subject to change by the Superintendent.

*This position is in accordance with the Agreement between the Bridgeport Education Association (BEA) and the Bridgeport Board of Education. The salary will follow the contract and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

It is the policy of the Bridgeport Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, present or past mental disorder, mental retardation, or learning ability, in any of its education programs, activities, or employment practices. The Bridgeport Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Library Media Specialist (Gr PK-8)