POSITION:
K-8 Media Teacher (Shared Time position)
START DATE:
2024-25 School Year
LOCATION(S):
St. William - Walled Lke (part time)
St. Clare of Montefalco - Grosse Pointe Park (part time)
SALARY:
Shared Time Teacher Salary Schedule
The Media Teacher oversees the primary functions of the school media center including student supervision and the circulation, organization, and maintenance of the technology materials. The Media Teacher supports students and staff in the use of digital media. The Media Teacher develops appropriate programs for students utilizing resources; and instructs students and others on the proper use of the computer and technology resources.
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/digital.The 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 educational displays.
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 school's 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
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants may also email a cover letter and resume to gary.yee@berkleyschools.org
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Until filled
Per School Safety Legislation, each individual, who is either employed full-time or part-time, or is assigned to regularly and continuously work under contract, shall be fingerprinted for the purpose of performing a criminal history background check. Prior to employment, selected candidate must complete the fingerprinting process at the applicant's expense.
Berkley School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, height, weight or any disability in its educational programs, activities or employment as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
