Substitute Teacher / Elementary School Classes

Connecticut REAP•Ledyard, CT

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About The Position

Ledyard Public Schools is seeking a Long-Term substitute Library Media Specialist for Gales Ferry School. The Long-Term substitute will perform all of the responsibilities of a Library Media Specialist. This position is expected to begin on or around January 2026 and continue through mid-April (based on the needs of the district). The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Requirements

Evidence of ability to work cooperatively with administrators, teachers and paraprofessionals
Ability to promote positive self-concept in each student; provide encouragement to each student to develop his or her full potential
Understand social and emotional adjustments of students
Bachelors degree with 12 credits in the content/area to be taught
Appropriate CT teaching certification

Nice To Haves

Successful teaching experience preferred
Ability to work with a diverse student population

Responsibilities

Plan and teach classes on topics such as information literacy, library instruction, and technology use
Teach students basic computer skills, such as searching computerized databases
Review and evaluate materials, using book reviews, catalogs, faculty recommendations, and current holdings to select and order print, audio-visual, and electronic resources
Collaborate with grade level/classroom teachers in the development and implementation of cross-disciplinary projects or learning experiences
Promote literacy by creating opportunities and events that include students, families, and staff
Check books in and out of the library
Keep up-to-date records of circulation and materials, maintain inventory, and correct cataloging errors
Search standard reference materials, including online sources and the Internet, to answer students' reference questions
Code, classify, and catalog books, publications, audio-visual aids, and other library materials based on subject matter or standard library classification systems
Assemble and arrange display materials
Serve as a resource to the school community