Bay City Fire Rescue
Media Specialist
Bay City Fire Rescue, Bay City, Michigan, United States, 48706
Position Type:Bay City Public Schools/Teacher
Date Posted:5/31/2024
Location:Handy Middle School & Central High School
Date Available:2024/2025 School Year
SUMMARY:
Plans and established library and media program, goals and outcomes in accordance with building curriculum and district and state guidelines.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.
Evaluates, selects, and orders learning resources.Delivers media curriculum outcomes to students in partnerships with other teaching staff.Assists teachers and students in the selection of books and other instructional materials, and makes media center materials available to support and enrich the curriculum of the building.Informs teachers and other staff members concerning new learning materials the media center acquires.Plans and supervises the distribution and storage of all library managed media materials and equipment.Arranges for interlibrary loan of materials.Works with teachers in planning those assignments likely to lead to extended use of library/media center resources.Helps students to develop habits of independent information access and use so as to develop the skills in the use of instructional materials in relation to learning outcomes.Counsels with and gives reading guidance to students who have special reading needs.Evaluates and removes obsolete and worn materials from the collections to reflect changing curriculum needs of the building.Supervises the operational routines of the library/media center.On an annual basis analyzes the library/media program to establish new policies and services as necessary and to determine needs to update technology.Monitors library collection of all media to ensure compliance with district board policy.Manages the library fines and maintains all records and communication with students and parents.Planning and purchasing resources to accommodate 6-12 curriculum requirements and familiarization with 6-12 curriculum needs.Share with staff useful technology resources and information such as websites and technology applications for instructional purposes.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises students, parent volunteers and student volunteers. Directs library/media office staff interaction with staff/students.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Master's Degree in Library Science (ND endorsement). Two years teacher experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Valid Michigan Teacher Certification with the Library Media endorsement.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedure, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, students, parents and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations..REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and present lessons based on school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, school staff and parents; skills in oral and written communication.
Technology SkillsOperate current equipment such as scanners, projectors, digital cameras and provide instruction as needed. Familiarity with Horizon's Curriculum Cataloging software would be preferred but not necessary.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently sit and stand and almost continuously walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, reach forward and above the heard. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as boxes of books and AV equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The employee regularly interacts with students, staff and parents in addition to meeting multiple demands and deadlines from several people.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet and work is performed indoors.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Date Posted:5/31/2024
Location:Handy Middle School & Central High School
Date Available:2024/2025 School Year
SUMMARY:
Plans and established library and media program, goals and outcomes in accordance with building curriculum and district and state guidelines.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.
Evaluates, selects, and orders learning resources.Delivers media curriculum outcomes to students in partnerships with other teaching staff.Assists teachers and students in the selection of books and other instructional materials, and makes media center materials available to support and enrich the curriculum of the building.Informs teachers and other staff members concerning new learning materials the media center acquires.Plans and supervises the distribution and storage of all library managed media materials and equipment.Arranges for interlibrary loan of materials.Works with teachers in planning those assignments likely to lead to extended use of library/media center resources.Helps students to develop habits of independent information access and use so as to develop the skills in the use of instructional materials in relation to learning outcomes.Counsels with and gives reading guidance to students who have special reading needs.Evaluates and removes obsolete and worn materials from the collections to reflect changing curriculum needs of the building.Supervises the operational routines of the library/media center.On an annual basis analyzes the library/media program to establish new policies and services as necessary and to determine needs to update technology.Monitors library collection of all media to ensure compliance with district board policy.Manages the library fines and maintains all records and communication with students and parents.Planning and purchasing resources to accommodate 6-12 curriculum requirements and familiarization with 6-12 curriculum needs.Share with staff useful technology resources and information such as websites and technology applications for instructional purposes.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises students, parent volunteers and student volunteers. Directs library/media office staff interaction with staff/students.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Master's Degree in Library Science (ND endorsement). Two years teacher experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Valid Michigan Teacher Certification with the Library Media endorsement.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedure, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, students, parents and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations..REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and present lessons based on school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, school staff and parents; skills in oral and written communication.
Technology SkillsOperate current equipment such as scanners, projectors, digital cameras and provide instruction as needed. Familiarity with Horizon's Curriculum Cataloging software would be preferred but not necessary.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently sit and stand and almost continuously walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, reach forward and above the heard. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as boxes of books and AV equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The employee regularly interacts with students, staff and parents in addition to meeting multiple demands and deadlines from several people.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet and work is performed indoors.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.