This is a full time position with excellent benefits!

Join the IMESD team and be a part of our goal to support SUCCESS FOR EVERY CHILD !

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Job Description: Consortium Media Specialist

SUMMARY: The role of the IMESD Consortium Media Specialist is to support districts in providing a certified
library/media specialist to oversee their media program to meet state requirements, as well as manage a regional
digital library resource.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility and essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Individual will hold a valid driver’s license and have reliable, insured transportation for travel within the IMESD Region.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred
• Minimum 5 years teaching experience, preferred
• Instructional technology integration skills and experience preferred
• Library/Media Certification required

SKILLS:

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work in a high-energy environment
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with Oregon Rule #581-022-2340 “Media Programs”
• Excellent Computer Skills; including ability to learn new programs and platforms quickly and facilitate others’ learning of these tools and programs
• Flexible and amiable to change
• Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy, independent judgment and aptitude for handling and processing privileged information with professional integrity
• Ability to work effectively with staff, community, and local district personnel
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to develop positive relationships with diverse stakeholder groups
• Ability to maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to agency records and data, students, families, colleagues, or district patrons.

RESPONSIBILITIES and ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop and oversee IMESD consortia library program encompassing up to all component school districts (currently 18)
• Non-evaluative supervision of district “media managers” across IMESD component district schools, both elementary and secondary
• Facilitation of media PLC in fall and spring
• Ongoing virtual support for districts and media staff, as-needed
• Collaboration with IMESD’s School Improvement department to support and partner across curriculum adoption and implementation efforts
• Collaboration with IMESD’s School Improvement and IT departments to support adoption and implementation of new technology resources
• Provide informational evaluation to schools and districts on their media programs
• Advise districts on media spaces and facilities; library structure and setup
• Develop, implement and maintain up-to-date information on media programs
• Design and share instructional materials/activities for all grade levels aligned to meet program goals
• Organize and review print and digital materials
• Curate and research new resources, keeping up with trends in media and text
• Manage the regional digital library resource

EVALUATION
This position will be evaluated according to IMESD’s evaluation criteria for licensed staff
and will report to the Director of School Improvement