Media Specialist (K-12)

Permanent
  • International Noel Nawab Street, Los Alamitos CA 90720, USA

Job Details

Requirements

As specified in the State Statutes. This is light work which requires the following physical activities: bending, crouching, reaching, sitting, standing, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing and visual acuity. The work is performed primarily indoors.

Job Description

This is a professional position responsible for assessing and meeting needs of students and faculty for information and developing programs to stimulate students' interests in reading and use of a variety of multimedia resources. Plans with teachers information skills instruction correlated with subject-area curricula and shares in delivery of that instruction. Works with teachers to develop educational objectives, plan learning experiences, and identify media appropriate to the particular instructional design. Evaluates, selects, and orders appropriate library media materials and equipment. Works with other educators to plan and evaluate library media programs and services. Organizes and delivers library media services in the school. Organizes the collection for easy and quick access and efficient circulation of materials and equipment. Plans for and stimulates effective use of media facilities, materials, and equipment. Maintains the collection including materials and equipment and inventories the collection annually. Keeps accurate budgetary and inventories records. Assists teachers and students in designing and producing learning materials and supervises the design and production of materials. Trains students and teachers in the use of equipment necessary for effective utilization of materials. Plans and implements inservice training for teachers in selection and use of new and emerging technologies. Assists students and teachers in selection and use of appropriate learning resources. Promotes reading, listening, viewing, and computing. Performs related work as required or as assigned by the supervising administrator or his/her designee.