ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

Wethersfield Public Schools
Wethersfield, CT

Charles Wright Elementary School 
Long-Term Substitute Elementary Media Technical Associate
Date Posted: April 2026
  
The Wethersfield Public Schools partner with the community and families in fostering our students' ongoing education in a safe and engaging learning environment.  Our schools are demographically diverse and are characterized by respectful behavior, trusting relationships, caring educators/administrators/staff and continuous learning.

 
 Position: Long-Term Substitute Elementary Media Technical Associate
 School:  Charles Wright Elementary School
 Reports To:  Building Principal
 Start Date: August 18, 2026

 Compensation:  $150/day
 Work Hours:  8:00am � 3:30pm; (35 hours/week)
 Application Date:  Posting will remain open until filled

 Employer: Kelly Educational Staffing (staffing partner to Wethersfield Public Schools) **

 **  The chosen candidate will be employed by our temporary staffing partner, Kelly Educational Staffing, and will be assigned to fill this opening. 
 

 Duties of the position include the following:  

• Instruct faculty and students in developing methods of information retrieval through individual and group situations;
• Instruct faculty and students in the proper use of the library media center's facilities, including print, non-print materials, media equipment, and computer technology;
• Provide service and access to students and faculty, including circulation, reference and media, instruction, copyright information, and educational technology;
• Maintain and promote the library and media collections at the school with students, parents and teachers;
• Perform clerical functions related to budget and processing materials, circulation and maintenance of inventory;
• Assist students in the selection of appropriate reading materials, and support classroom/school curriculum, programs, and instruction;
• Maintain materials inventory and equipment (i.e., library books, library hardware/software, textbooks, audio books, media equipment, computers, printers, magazines, newspapers, and related instructional materials) for the purpose of providing up-to-date references and ensuring the availability of materials and equipment when required;
• Assist in monitoring student activities and computer use for the purpose of maintaining a safe environment conducive to learning;
• Assist with the circulation of loaner laptops/chargers/Chromebooks/headphones;
• Operate a variety of media-computer equipment and systems (i.e., digital cameras, digital media, computers, printers, LCD projectors, Smart Boards, laminator, poster machine, CDs DVDs, circulation equipment, etc.);
• Design a library media center that is aligned with 21st century learners/skills;
• Support grade level curriculum standards and expectations in media classes;
• Utilize grade level appropriate digital resources to support student learning and exploration;
• Work in classrooms, as required, in order to do read-alouds and similar work with students in all grade levels;
• Create an environment of respect and rapport;
• Establish a culture for learning;
• Manage class procedures and student behavior;
• Provide weekly read-alouds for classes, time for checking out and returning books, and activities related to class and/or school-wide content, social emotional learning, and cultural awareness through the books being read;
• Create and maintain bulletin boards that support school themes/focus throughout the year.

 
 Qualifications:

• Must possess a minimum of a high school diploma; preference may be given to those who have an Associate's degree (or greater) in a related field of study;
• Must hold a minimum of two years of library services experience;
• Ability to plan and implement library services for elementary students;
• Knowledge of various technologies and applications and ability to continually learn and upgrade skills to better aid students and the school;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and staff;
• An outgoing and engaging demeanor to work effectively with students and staff;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form;
• Ability to meet deadlines with time constraints;
• Ability to plan and organize work schedule and set priorities;
• Familiar with Gmail and Google Apps;
• Ability to work independently and efficiently.

Interested applicants must apply online at:http://www.generalasp.com/wethersfield/onlineapp/default.aspx

Wethersfield Public School System-Nondiscrimination Policy:
The Wethersfield Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons and equal access to Boy Scouts of  America and to other designated youth groups. The Wethersfield Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity of expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.  The Department of Education does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. Inquiries regarding the Wethersfield Public School System's nondiscrimination policies and practices should be directed to: Title IX Coordinator, Director of Special Services, 127 Hartford Avenue, Wethersfield, CT 06109.