Media Specialist

COMPASS CHARTER SCHOOLS • Thousand Oaks, CA

just now • Hybrid

About The Position

Compass Charter School's mission is to inspire and develop innovative, creative, self-directed learners, one scholar at a time. When we start with scholars, we start from a place of possibility. With scholars at the center, we have defined the desired competencies for Compass employees that support meaningful learning experiences and create the enabling conditions to bring our vision for scholars to life, creating an innovative, collaborative, learning environment that supports the diverse needs and goals of each scholar, nurtures a love of learning, and prepares them for future success. Compass fosters a work environment that is personalized, authentic, competency-based, inclusive and equitable. Our Core Values guide our work every day. Those Core Values are teamwork and achievement for all community members; inclusive, respectful communication and collaboration; and mutual respect and integrity.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a comparable position or in a school environment is preferred.
• Strong ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external partners, including families, supervising teachers, and other Compass staff.
• Experience working with blended, online, personalized, and/or virtual learning schools preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; additional coursework in library technology or educational technology is beneficial.
• Proficient to advanced skills in Google Workspace, Student Information Systems (SIS), Learning Management Systems (LMS), and library/textbook management software.
• High attention to detail in data collection, organization, and executing complex administrative tasks such as inventory and expenditure control.
• Understanding of methods, techniques, and procedures for instructional materials and media processing, storage, and distribution.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form with a diverse community of staff, scholars, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Organize, coordinate, and lead the acquisition, processing, storage, and distribution of all incoming and outgoing print and non-print instructional materials.
• Manage the curriculum locker to ensure specialized data management, storage, and retrieval systems are maintained for inventory control.
• Receive used materials for the Curriculum Locker and update inventory records. Discard unusable materials.
• Act as the point of contact for vendors; assist with acquiring quotes, verifying shipments for discrepancies or damages, and processing invoices.
• Coordinate with supervising teachers and staff to provide resources that support the curriculum; interact with families to facilitate material needs and usage.
• Perform annual and ongoing inventory of materials; maintain records of missing or damaged items, and perform minor repairs on instructional materials and equipment.
• Apply and abide by all state laws, codes, regulations, and school policies regarding instructional materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED