K-8 Media Teacher

Under the direction of the media teacher the media course provides the learning community with the necessary tools to become lifelong learners and contributors to society by promoting and supporting information literacy. Students will be able to effectively seek information deepen their love for print and digital resources and foster technology skills. The library media center curriculum facilitates student self discovery and self direction using and understanding different types of information resources. It consists of four major literacies: information research reading and technological/ course can address any of the four strands: library research literature and digital citizenship.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate (Elementary) Educational Technology (NP) preferred

• Experience working with students at the elementary and middle school level

• Ability to design and implement effective programs for diverse learners

• Outstanding communication skills

• Excellent observation and analytical skills

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Shared Time Supervisor the Media Teacher:

• Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to assist in the selection of instructional materials; keeps students and teaching staff informed regarding new acquisitions for use in the classroom.

• Serves as a ready resource to students to provide research and technology assistance.

• 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.

• Encourages parental involvement in students education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.

• Develops and arranges educationaldisplays.

• Assists with the preparation and administration of the media budget.

• Supporting teachers with materials for special projects in the classroom.

PLANNING AND PREPARATION

• Demonstrates knowledge of current trends in media practice and information media

• Demonstrates knowledge of the schools program and student information needs within that program

• Establishes goals for the media program appropriate to the setting and the students served

• Demonstrates knowledge of resources both within and beyond the school and district and access to such

• Plans the media program integrated with the overall school program

• Develops a plan to evaluate the media program

ENVIRONMENT

• Creates an environment of respect and rapport

• Establishes a culture for investigation and love of media

• Establishes and maintains technology and computer procedures

• Manages student behavior

• Organizes physical space to enable smooth flow

DELIVERY OF SERVICE

• Collaborates with teachers in the design of instructional units and lessons

• Engages students in enjoying technology and in learning information skills

• Assists students and teachers in the use of technology in the classroom

• Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reflects on practice

• Communicates with the larger community

• Participates in a professional community

• Shows professionalism

Send letter of interest and resume to Emily Coldicott