Media Specialist at Milton M. Somers Middle School

Charles County Public Schools•La Plata, MD

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Media Specialist at Milton M. Somers Middle School. The role is a 10-month, exempt position with a salary based on the EACC, U1 scale. The Media Specialist is responsible for planning and providing appropriate learning experiences for students, supervising students, monitoring and evaluating student outcomes, and communicating with students, parents, staff, and the community. The role also involves developing and modifying instructional plans and materials, fostering an environment conducive to student development, maintaining professional competence, keeping records, monitoring equipment and facilities, and serving on committees. The position may also include other duties as prescribed by Maryland State Law, Board of Education policy, Negotiated Agreement, and the Building Principal.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher and meets certification requirements as established by the Maryland State Department of Education.
Knowledge of subject matter and appropriate instructional methodologies.
Evidence of exemplary human relation skills.
Evidence of exemplary organizational and planning skills.
Evidence of ability to work effectively with students, parents, and staff.

Responsibilities

Plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students.
Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings.
Monitors and evaluates student outcomes.
Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community.
Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.
Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of children.
Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices.
Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.
Maintains regular, on-time attendance.
Serves on special committees.
Other duties as prescribed by Maryland State Law, Board of Education policy, Negotiated Agreement and Building Principal.