Charter School Associates
Media Specialist - Viera Charter School
Charter School Associates, Melbourne, Florida, United States, 32935
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Use of Information and ideas
Informs students and staff of available technology/media and assists with its integration in the classroom. Assembles collections of media that support the curriculum. Is aware of cultural diversity/gender fair criteria in the selection and recommendation of materials. Promotes ethical and efficient information seeking behaviors.
Models a variety of effective research techniques for a variety of formats for diverse purposes. Models and practices legal and ethical practices
Supports intellectual freedom. Approves books that will be used by students and teachers based on Florida House bill 1467. Chair the committee that reviews the books for the school approved list regarding Florida House bill 1467
Teaching and learning
Is familiar with curriculum content and instructional practices within the building (while teaching release time classes-elementary only) Collaborates with and coach's teachers to provide instructional strategies and resources in teaching information and technology literacy skills. Promotes the development of good reading habits. Participates voluntarily in relevant growth activities. Is knowledgeable about current trends in education. Attending appropriate staff and department meetings
Program administration
Provides media.
Uses current, recommended selection aids including multicultural/gender fair criteria. Solicits input from teachers and students concerning media needs. Selects and maintains media that will complement and supplement school curriculum. Selects materials for a variety of student/staff interest, learning styles and reading levels. Assists in the development and administration of building media budget. Eliminates outdated, inappropriate, and unsuitable materials.
Maintains an accurate and current inventory of media materials and equipment and submits reports in a timely manner. Prepares materials for circulation.
Catalogs, classifies, and organizes media according to accepted standards and ready accessibility. Supervised the processing of materials and circulation of media. Arranges for the inspection, maintenance, replacement, and repair of media under the realm of the responsibility assigned by the principal.
Supervises, coordinates, and trains media center paraeducators, student helpers and volunteers. Works with technology and its integration.
Assists principal in determining technology Inservice needs. Assists staff to ensure technology is fully utilized through meaningful integration into the school's adopted curriculum
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Minimum B.S. in Elementary/Secondary Education including library hours to meet State Certification Standards A valid State of Florida certification in Media Specialist. Experience in elementary or secondary education and demonstrated knowledge of technology use and integration. Effective oral and written communication skills Ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships with students, staff and parents. Ability to organize, catalogue, display, distribute and produce instructional materials. Ability to select and provide access to a wide variety of materials which meet the needs of various learning situations. Knowledge and ability to teach information and technology literacy needed for independent learning. Ability to provide an environment conducive to quick accessibility, good study habits, and development of proficient media users. Knowledge of civil rights relating to free access to materials and copyright laws. Ability to be flexible in order to accommodate teachers, students, parents/guardians, and community members. Knowledge and ability to work with technology and assist integration in the classroom.
Informs students and staff of available technology/media and assists with its integration in the classroom. Assembles collections of media that support the curriculum. Is aware of cultural diversity/gender fair criteria in the selection and recommendation of materials. Promotes ethical and efficient information seeking behaviors.
Models a variety of effective research techniques for a variety of formats for diverse purposes. Models and practices legal and ethical practices
Supports intellectual freedom. Approves books that will be used by students and teachers based on Florida House bill 1467. Chair the committee that reviews the books for the school approved list regarding Florida House bill 1467
Teaching and learning
Is familiar with curriculum content and instructional practices within the building (while teaching release time classes-elementary only) Collaborates with and coach's teachers to provide instructional strategies and resources in teaching information and technology literacy skills. Promotes the development of good reading habits. Participates voluntarily in relevant growth activities. Is knowledgeable about current trends in education. Attending appropriate staff and department meetings
Program administration
Provides media.
Uses current, recommended selection aids including multicultural/gender fair criteria. Solicits input from teachers and students concerning media needs. Selects and maintains media that will complement and supplement school curriculum. Selects materials for a variety of student/staff interest, learning styles and reading levels. Assists in the development and administration of building media budget. Eliminates outdated, inappropriate, and unsuitable materials.
Maintains an accurate and current inventory of media materials and equipment and submits reports in a timely manner. Prepares materials for circulation.
Catalogs, classifies, and organizes media according to accepted standards and ready accessibility. Supervised the processing of materials and circulation of media. Arranges for the inspection, maintenance, replacement, and repair of media under the realm of the responsibility assigned by the principal.
Supervises, coordinates, and trains media center paraeducators, student helpers and volunteers. Works with technology and its integration.
Assists principal in determining technology Inservice needs. Assists staff to ensure technology is fully utilized through meaningful integration into the school's adopted curriculum
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Minimum B.S. in Elementary/Secondary Education including library hours to meet State Certification Standards A valid State of Florida certification in Media Specialist. Experience in elementary or secondary education and demonstrated knowledge of technology use and integration. Effective oral and written communication skills Ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships with students, staff and parents. Ability to organize, catalogue, display, distribute and produce instructional materials. Ability to select and provide access to a wide variety of materials which meet the needs of various learning situations. Knowledge and ability to teach information and technology literacy needed for independent learning. Ability to provide an environment conducive to quick accessibility, good study habits, and development of proficient media users. Knowledge of civil rights relating to free access to materials and copyright laws. Ability to be flexible in order to accommodate teachers, students, parents/guardians, and community members. Knowledge and ability to work with technology and assist integration in the classroom.