Part Time Educational Media Specialist

Georgia Accelerated Career Academy Inc•Atlanta, KS

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About The Position

AIM is seeking a part-time Educational Media Specialist to foster a dynamic library and learning environment that strengthens students’ literacy, research, and digital citizenship skills, particularly in health science and STEMM pathways. The specialist will promote reading, guide effective research practices, and provide access to high-quality digital and print resources, helping students locate credible sources, evaluate misinformation, and use technology responsibly. The role includes building and managing a library collection for grades 6–12 aligned with Georgia Standards of Excellence, with emphasis on medical journals, digital databases, and health-science literature. The specialist will teach advanced information literacy, support students’ research and digital health skills, and use AIM’s simulation labs and interdisciplinary programming to create authentic learning experiences. They will collaborate with colleagues to integrate media resources and technology into interdisciplinary units and contribute to a rigorous, equitable, and supportive school culture. The position requires a bachelor’s degree, at least two years of successful teaching experience, and a valid Georgia teaching certification in Secondary (6–12) Education or eligibility to obtain one; certification is identified as preferred. The specialist must maintain student confidentiality, complete background and fingerprint clearance, attend evening and weekend events as needed, and participate in ongoing professional learning. Work includes frequent interruptions, deadlines, prolonged or irregular hours, regular movement and lifting, and occasional travel and exposure to environmental or biological hazards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
A minimum of 2 years of successful teaching experience.
Proven commitment to high academic standards and student success, particularly for students from diverse backgrounds.
Maintain confidentiality of student information.
Complete required background check and fingerprint clearance.
Attend evening and weekend school events as needed.
Participate in ongoing professional learning opportunities.

Nice To Haves

Valid Georgia teaching certification, or eligibility to obtain one, in Secondary (6–12) Education (identified as preferred).
Experience in project-based learning (PBL) or integrating interdisciplinary STEM/STEMM concepts.
Experience teaching high-quality, cohesive interdisciplinary units such as IB or EL Education.
Experience with dual enrollment models or college-level curriculum preparation.
A strong understanding of using data for student improvement.
A desire to contribute to building a school model from the ground up.

Responsibilities

Build and manage a library collection aligned with Georgia Standards of Excellence for grades 6–12, prioritizing medical journals, digital databases, and health-science literature.
Teach advanced information literacy, including how to navigate clinical databases, evaluate medical study credibility, and use academic citations.
Use AIM’s professional simulation labs and interdisciplinary STEMM programming to create authentic learning opportunities, including role-play scenarios, bilingual medical dialogues, informational interviews, and community-based communication projects.
Provide multilingual medical resources and instruction to help students navigate communication gaps in diverse healthcare environments.
Develop students’ critical thinking, interpersonal communication, collaboration, and academic confidence through meaningful language tasks reflecting college and career expectations.
Collaborate with the academic team to support students’ academic, social, and emotional needs.
Manage integrated technology and hands-on learning equipment that enhances instruction and engagement.
Support students’ digital health and development of research skills in medical databases.
Collaborate with school leadership and colleagues across content areas to integrate media resources and technology into interdisciplinary units connected to health sciences, STEMM themes, and real-world applications.
Contribute to a positive, professional, and rigorous school culture reflecting AIM’s commitment to equity, excellence, student voice, and meaningful relationships.
Engage in professional development aligned with the school’s improvement plan, goals, and charter performance targets.
Participate in school events, family engagement nights, and community outreach activities.
Maintain flexibility, adaptability, and composure in a dynamic learning environment.
Maintain confidentiality of student information.
Complete required background check and fingerprint clearance.
Attend evening and weekend school events as needed.
Participate in ongoing professional learning opportunities.