Elementary Media Specialist

SCHEDULE FTE Hours may vary based on program needs REPORTS TO Executive Director of Technology/District Support Services, Building Principals SUPERVISION Day to day supervision of Media/Technology Paraprofessionals SALARY RANGE $49,141 - $90,362 /year QUALIFICATIONS Required: Current Media Specialist license issued by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) Preferred: Previous related experience; Multi-categorical licenses POSITION SUMMARY The media specialist reports to the building administrator and the Executive Director of Technology & District Support Services and is responsible for leadership of the building technology and media program, support of the technology and media needs of building staff, assisting teachers in the delivery of media literacy, and oversight of the media center, building network, and building technology. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Instructional Team with staff to plan and teach the media/technology programs for maximum curricular integration Work with individual teachers in designing authentic learning tasks, assessments, and integrating information required to meet the information literacy standards Provide job embedded staff development to support the integration of technology as it relates to curriculum, instruction, assessment, and technology initiatives Facilitate the responsible use of information and technology (including cyber safety and copyright) to students, parents, and staff Model instruction for teachers, team teach, and provide instructional support Understand and assist the implementation of district curriculum and scope & sequence for all subject areas Collaborate with teachers and others to plan and implement experiences that improve literacy and promote a love of reading and lifelong learning Leadership: Provide media/technology and literacy leadership at building level Provide school input for district media/technology and literacy plans, vision, and program design Serve as communication liaison including media/technology and electronic communications Resource Management: Plan budget with consideration of current and future needs Facilitate orders pertaining to media and technology Maintain expenditure records Find, review, and acquire print and non-print materials Process and prepare resources for use Weed obsolete and worn materials from the collection Media Center Management: Oversee daily media center operation Arrange physical facility into functional areas Establish rules and disciplinary policies Maintain a circulation system for building materials and district textbooks Participate in recruiting, hiring, training, and guiding building media support staff and volunteers Guide media center paraprofessionals, clerical, and volunteers Technical Support and maintain building technology: Monitor network resources; Support individual hardware and application components; Support communication devices (i.e. telephone systems) Assessment: Facilitate the scheduling of assessments in conjunction with building administrators and teachers Provide onsite support for technical troubleshooting of assessment and technology Other duties as assigned PHYSICAL FACTORS Frequent: walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing BENEFITS We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week*. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance. (*Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible.) EEO STATEMENT St. Cloud School District 742 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at District 742 is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr