Library Media Specialist

Library Media Specialist The Orange Elementary School District (PreK - 6) is seeking a passionate and innovative Library Media Specialist to foster creativity, integrate technology, promote literature appreciation, and support digital citizenship in an engaging elementary school library environment with a fixed class schedule. Key Responsibilities: Creativity & Innovation: Design engaging library lessons that inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning. Technology Integration: Incorporate digital tools and emerging technologies into library instruction. Support students and teachers in using technology for research, collaboration, and creative projects. Manage and promote digital resources, including eBooks, databases, and online learning tools. Literature Appreciation & Reading Engagement: Curate a diverse and inclusive collection that supports reading for pleasure and academic growth. Promote literacy through book talks, author visits, reading challenges, and storytelling. Collaborate with teachers to integrate literature into classroom curriculum. Digital Citizenship & Information Literacy: Teach students responsible and ethical online behavior, including internet safety, copyright, and media literacy. Guide students in evaluating online sources for credibility and reliability. Curation & Resource Evaluation: Evaluate, develop and maintain a balanced library collection, including books, digital resources, and multimedia. Create and share resource lists to support curriculum needs. Collaborate with educators to provide high-quality instructional materials and research support. Provide professional development for staff on available library resources, research tools, and digital databases. Responsible for maintaining the media center department budget. Collaborate with the district technology staff to ensure access to equipment and software that support innovative instructional practices. Library Operations & Volunteer Management: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the library, ensuring a welcoming and organized environment. Recruit, train, and manage parent volunteers to support library programs and daily tasks. Qualifications: State certification as a School Library Media Specialist (062) Experience in library management, educational technology, or literacy instruction Strong communication, collaboration, and instructional skills Preferred Skills: Familiarity with AASL and ISTE standards for library instruction. Experience with Accelerated Reader and other technology tools to support literacy and student engagement. Proficiency in using library automation systems and digital databases. Passion for fostering a love of reading and lifelong learning in elementary students. Start Date: August 26, 2026 Salary: Determined by Orange Teachers' League contract Application Process: To complete an online application. Go to Select "Departments" Select "Employment". Please upload a cover letter, a resume, and reference letters with your online application. Once your application has been submitted, it will be reviewed. Equal Employment Opportunities: It is the Board of Education's policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and that qualified applicants for employment will be recruited, hired, and assigned on the basis of merit, without regard to race, creed, color, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, disability, or veteran status. The employment policies and practices of the Board are to ensure that all qualified employees are treated equally with no discrimination in employment, compensation, opportunities for advancement (including promotions and transfers), training, and discipline based on race, creed, color, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability or veteran status or any other protected basis. Orange, CT Public Schools