9 Media Specialist jobs

Must be SC certified or eligible for SC certification.   TEACHER Chester County Schools   Purpose Statement The job of Teacher was established for the purpose/s of facilitating student success in academic and interpersonal skills through academic courses of study and by implementing district approved curriculum, documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc. JOB DESCRIPTION This job reports to Principal Functions Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teacher's expectations, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.   Essential Functions Assesses student progress, expectations, goals, etc. for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.   Collaborates with other teachers for the purpose of implementing curriculum.   Collaborates with school personnel, parents and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum.   Demonstrates methods required to perform assignments for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students.   Directs instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student aides for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students.   Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined course of study.   Monitors student activities (e.g. classroom, lunch, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of providing for the safety and welfare of students.   Participates in various meetings for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information.   Prepares teaching materials and related reports (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and documenting student progress.   Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code, administrative and/or school policies.   Other Functions Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities. Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications Skills, Knowledge and Abilities SKILLS   are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:  planning and managing projects; and using pertinent software applications. KNOWLEDGE i s required to perform algebra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: stages of child development, a variety of teaching methodologies. ABILITY   is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; routinely gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility   is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing a variety of complex processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; and working with frequent interruptions. Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services.   Responsibility The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 40% sitting, 20% walking, and 40% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard free environment. Working Environment Bachelors degree in job related area. Experience   Job related experience is required. Education Equivalency   None Specified Valid Teaching Certificate in Content/Grade area Required Testing Certificates & Licenses None Specified Continuing Educ. / Training TB Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance Clearances FLSA Status Exempt Teacher ALL

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB Under limited supervision assists school administrators by delivering thorough instruction to students according to South Carolina Department of Education Curriculum Standards. Maintains management of classroom at all times. Regularly communicate with parents and relevant stakeholders regarding students' achievement and behavior.  MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Requires valid South Carolina teaching certificate

Please apply via Frontline at the link below. https://www.applitrack.com/lex5/onlineapp/default.aspx All applicants should either be certified to teach in SC or in the process of gaining SC Certification.

Must be certified or eligible for SC Certification as a Media Specialist.

GENERAL SUMMARY Provides each student with an enriched library environment containing a wide variety of materials that will support the school’s curriculum program and that will invite intellectual probing and growth.  Aids all patrons in acquiring the skills needed to take full advantage of library resources.  Reports to the Principal. Education and Experience: Certification as set by the state certification authorities.  Must be able to effectively deal with students and staff.   Knowledge: Knowledge of state and federal regulations and compliance requirements applicable to the program.  Knowledge of the records, forms and reports which must be prepared and maintained.  Knowledge of fiscal management practices.  Strong knowledge of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, electronic files management, the internet, and reporting and presentation software.  Knows how to keep abreast of changes in policy, standards, procedures, and regulations pertinent to job functions.   Skills/Effort: Ability to read, comprehend, interpret, and analyze scientific and technical journals, financial reports related to media services initiatives.  Ability to operate general office equipment in the performance of daily activities. Ability to effectively apply knowledge of academic initiatives, programs and services.  Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, District staff, government agencies and all other groups involved in the activities of the job. Ability to identify effective strategies for media services initiative. Ability to complete, process, and maintain all required records and reports.  Ability to write speeches and articles for publication in a variety of formats and styles.  Ability to communicate effectively and clearly orally and written.  Ability to create electronic reports and presentations, use the internet efficiently, communicate electronically via e-mail, and manage electronic data and files in an organized manner.   Working Conditions: Office environment with little exposure to environmental conditions.  Physical demands are restricted to general office activities requiring movement/lifting items weighing up to ten pounds. Routine local travel required; occasional overnight travel required.  Requires ability to work under a degree of stress related to duties that require considerable attention and meeting deadlines.   Responsibility: Responsible for library program budgets as assigned. Supervisory responsibility for staff as assigned.

Elementary School Media Specialist

Primary purpose: The purpose of this position is to partner with teaching staff in the development of student literacy through the administration of the library; to provide specialized instruction to faculty and students; and to oversee the selection, organization, utilization, and maintenance of library resources. Responsibilities and Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:  Collaborating with teachers to provide integrated instruction for students in information and technology literacy; assists students and staff in identifying appropriate resources for achievement of student learning goals.  Providing training for staff in the use of print and electronic reference tools and information literacy processes.  Reinforcing strategy-based reading instruction to help students make meaning from text; supports students’ interaction with a variety of genre as reflected in state reading and writing curriculum.  Promoting student and staff reading for information and pleasure; maintains a library culture that encourages appreciation of literature; supports school reading incentive programs.  Developing and maintaining a diversified library collection of print, non-print, and electronic resources to support curricular needs, the development of student literacy, and the interests of students.  Training and partnering with library support staff to implement the library program; oversees management of equipment, materials, and facilities; manages the annual budget needs; accesses state procedures and tools for circulation, cataloging, and processing.  Serving as a curriculum leader on school teams and works on special projects as assigned.  Participating in continuing education programs for professional growth including in- service courses and meetings as required.  Serving as a member of the library team of the school; performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position as assigned.  Coordinating the work of library support staff.  Interacting daily with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and other staff.  Moving, lifting, and storing of materials and equipment in required.  Partnering with other staff to design and implement effective instruction; classroom management skills.  Using automated library systems for collection, maintenance, purchasing, cataloging, and inventory.  Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, parents, other school employees.  Maintaining accurate records and reports.  Communicating effectively with others.

Must be certified or eligible for SC certification as a Media Specialist.

Qualifications   Applicant must hold appropriate SC certification or have applied for appropriate SC certification.   Reports To   Principal   Job Summary   The job of Teacher is done for the purpose of facilitating student success in academic and interpersonal skills through academic courses of study and implementing district approved curriculum, documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.     Performance Responsibilities   Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teacher’s expectations, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment. Assesses student progress, expectations, goals, etc. for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration. Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities. Assists other teachers for the purpose of implementing curriculum. Collaborates with school personnel, parents and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum. Demonstrates methods required to perform assignments for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students. Directs instructional assistants, volunteers, and/or student aides for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students. Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined course of study. Monitors student activities (e.g. classroom, lunch, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of providing for the safety and welfare of students. Participates in various meetings for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information. Prepares teaching materials and related reports (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and documenting student progress. Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to education Code, administrative and/or school policies.