Media Specialist

Full Time
Indianapolis, IN
Posted
Job description
  • JobID: 3792
  • Position Type:
    Teachers & Licensed Professionals/Media Specialist - Secondary ONLY
    Date Posted:
    11/11/2022
    Location:
    SOUTHPORT HIGH SCHOOL

    Media Specialist

    Position Purpose
    Under the general supervision of the Principal, to assist students, and teaching staff with an enriching library/media center environment with a wide range of reading and other educational materials; maintains library collection at school site; develops appropriate programs for students utilizing library resources; and instructs students and others on the proper use of the library resources.

    Essential Functions
    • Operates and supervises the media enter.
    • Evaluates, selects and requisitions appropriate books, aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
    • Assists students in evaluating their aptitudes and abilities through the interpretation of individual standardized test scores and other pertinent data, and works with students in developing education and occupation plans consistent with such evaluation.
    • Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to assist in the selection of books and other instructional materials; keeps students and teaching staff informed regarding new acquisitions for use in the media center.
    • Serves as ready resource to students to provide research assistance.
    • Maintains a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloguing all media center materials; assists students and teachers with the use of the system.
    • Coordinates system of lending library material to students and teachers.
    • Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
    • Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
    • Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
    • Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the media center.
    • Participates in lessons with classroom teachers.
    • Develops and arranges media center displays.
    • Assists with the preparation and administration of the media center budget.
    • Trains and supervises media center support employees.
    • Develop lesson plans utilizing the NIET Best Practice Instructional Rubric to ensure effective instruction and participate in Cluster professional development in order to grow as a professional educator.

    Equipment
    Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.


    Travel Requirements
    Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.


    Pay Rates
    PEA certified position.


    Work Schedule
    Standard teacher work schedule as set forth in the Teacher's Contract.


    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
    • Knowledge of pre/post high school program eligibility requirements.
    • Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
    • Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
    • Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
    • Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
    • Ability to organize and coordinate work.
    • Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
    • Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
    • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.


    Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

    Seldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26 to 50% Often = 51 to 75% Very Frequent = Greater than 75%
    Physical Requirement
    Percentage of Time

    Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
    Very Frequent

    Ability to lift 25 pounds.
    Seldom

    Ability to carry 25 pounds.
    Occasional

    Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.
    Very Frequent

    Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter.
    Very Frequent

    Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation.
    Very Frequent

    Ability to operate job-related equipment.
    Very Frequent

    Ability to reach in all directions.
    Very Frequent













    License/ Registration/ Certification

    • Current Indiana Teacher’s License, in subject area applicable to teaching assignment.

    Education
    • BA degree



    Experience
    • Previouse experience is preferred.



    FLSA Status: Exempt

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