Media Coordinator - K-8 (2023-24)
- Employer
- Gresham-Barlow School District
- Location
- Gresham, OR, US
- Salary
- Competitive
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- Job Category
- Administrator, Specialist / Coordinator
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Position Type:
Certified/Licensed
Date Posted:
4/26/2023
Location:
District Wide
Date Available:
08/25/2023
Posting Date: April 27, 2023
Start Date: August 25, 2023 (approximately)
Media Coordinator, K-8
District Wide
For the 2023-2024 School Year
192 days, Probationary Contract
1.0 FTE
In-district Application Deadline: Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/greshambarlow/onlineapp/ as an internal applicant by 5/4/2023 by 5 p.m.
Out-of-District Applicant Deadline: Until Filled. Apply through gbsdjobs.com
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the desired qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our desired qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the desired qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically and racially diverse communities .
Qualifications: State of Oregon Teaching License with Library Media K-12 endorsement, and current First Aid Card.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the desired qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our desired qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the desired qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically and racially diverse communities .
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Media Coordinator Position
Job Summary:
The media coordinator's role exists to ensure that library media centers throughout the district contain up-to-date materials that will equip students and staff with the tools needed to obtain and utilize information. The media coordinator will oversee the operation of all elementary and middle school library media centers and will serve as a liaison between the staff of all library media centers (elementary and middle schools) and the district office and the district technology department.
Essential Job Functions:
Certified/Licensed
Date Posted:
4/26/2023
Location:
District Wide
Date Available:
08/25/2023
Posting Date: April 27, 2023
Start Date: August 25, 2023 (approximately)
Media Coordinator, K-8
District Wide
For the 2023-2024 School Year
192 days, Probationary Contract
1.0 FTE
In-district Application Deadline: Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/greshambarlow/onlineapp/ as an internal applicant by 5/4/2023 by 5 p.m.
Out-of-District Applicant Deadline: Until Filled. Apply through gbsdjobs.com
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the desired qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our desired qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the desired qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically and racially diverse communities .
Qualifications: State of Oregon Teaching License with Library Media K-12 endorsement, and current First Aid Card.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the desired qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our desired qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the desired qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically and racially diverse communities .
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Media Coordinator Position
Job Summary:
The media coordinator's role exists to ensure that library media centers throughout the district contain up-to-date materials that will equip students and staff with the tools needed to obtain and utilize information. The media coordinator will oversee the operation of all elementary and middle school library media centers and will serve as a liaison between the staff of all library media centers (elementary and middle schools) and the district office and the district technology department.
Essential Job Functions:
- Oversight of the operation of Elementary media centers and assist with the oversight of the Middle School media centers
Train the media personnel in the use of the Destiny library management system and the management of a media center
Answer questions and provide direction to the media assistants, including such areas as copyright and challenged materials
Assist each of the schools in the weeding process; ordering, cataloging, and entering of materials; and conducting periodic analyses of collections for weeding/ordering purposes
Assist staff and students in developing bibliographies and locating materials for specific projects
Conduct quarterly meetings with all media specialists in the district for the purpose of dispensing information, promoting collegial work and distributing materials
Work with principals on media center matters and attend principals' meetings as requested/needed
Serve as a member of the curriculum committees for new district adoptions
Work to develop/update media standards/procedures across the district
Develop lesson plans to be delivered by media personnel
Meet with the district technology supervisor regularly to address/discuss concerns, ideas, new technology and media center technology needs
Coordinate updates, back-ups and operation of the Destiny system with district technicians
Conduct inservice training for school staff as needed and/or directed by district officials
Prompt and regular attendance
- Ability to:
- Communicate effectively with parents, staff, and students
Understanding of and ability to relate to the needs of students of different ethnic, cultural, educational, and socio-economic backgrounds
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, co-workers, and supervisors- Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:
Skills in planning, developing, and implementing curriculum. Effective communication skills with students, parents and other school personnel.
Knowledge of instructional theory and best practices, curriculum, district, state and federal education laws, regulations and policies
Abilities to stand and walk for prolonged periods, perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks, maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parent, other school personnel, meet schedule and deadlines. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception and accommodation field of vision.
- Education Required:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Licenses, Bonding and/or Testing Required:
- Oregon teacher's license
Media Endorsement
Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid Certificates
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