MES Media Specialist

Position: 25-26 MES Media Specialist
Location: Crawfordville

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WAKULLA COUNTY
TEACHER

JOB DESCRIPTION

QUALIFICATIONS:

(1) Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution.
(2) Certified by the State of Florida in the appropriate area.
(3) Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screening.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of child development and especially of characteristics of children in the age
group assigned. Knowledge of the prescribed curriculum. Knowledge of current educational
research. Basic understanding and knowledge of current technology. Knowledge of learning
styles and skill in using varied teaching methods to address student learning styles.
Skill in oral and written communication with students, parents, and others. Ability
to plan and implement activities for maximum effectiveness. Ability to assess levels of
student achievement effectively, analyzes test results, and prescribes actions for
improvement. Ability to maintain appropriate student supervision so that students have a
safe and orderly environment in which to learn. Ability to work effectively with peers,
administrators and others.

REPORTS TO:

Principal

JOB GOAL
To provide an educational atmosphere in which students will move toward the
fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological
growth and maturation in accordance with District philosophy, goals, and objectives.

SUPERVISES:
N/A

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Planning/Preparation
*(1) Create or select long-range plans based on a review of district and
state content standards, student profiles, instructional priorities and appropriate
lesson design questions.
*(2) Define learning goals with rubrics and objectives for unit and daily plans.
*(3) The teacher's lesson and unit plans demonstrate knowledge of the content,
prerequisite relationships between important concepts, instructional strategies specific to
the subject matter, and organizes strategies and activities in an appropriate sequence.
*(4) Identify specific intended learning outcomes that are aligned with the district
and state content standards so that students are prepared for high stakes testing.
Revise plans based on student needs.

*(5) Plan and prepare a variety of learning activities considering individual student's
culture, learning styles, special needs, and socio-economic background.
*(6) Develop or select instructional activities which foster active involvement of
students in the learning process.
*(7) Plan and prepare lessons and instructional strategies that require students
to engage with rigorous and demanding content that aligns with district and
state content standards.

*(8) Select, develop, modify, and/or adapt materials and resources especially technological
resources, which support learning objectives and the varying needs of students.

Classroom Management

*(9)
Establish and maintain a positive, organized, and safe learning environment.
*(10) Provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the
learning process.

*(11)
Maintain a clean attractive learning environment.
*(12)
Maintain academic focus by using a variety of motivational techniques.
*(13)
Establish and use behavior management techniques which are appropriate and effective.
(14)
Establish routines and procedures and work with students on consistently following them.

*(15) Create a learning climate that is challenging yet non-threatening.
*(16) Maintain instructional momentum with smooth and efficient transitions
from one activity to another.

*(17)
Establish and maintain effective and efficient record keeping procedures.
*(18)
Manage time effectively.
*(19) Develop routines and efficient techniques for minimizing time required
for administrative and organizational activities.

*(20) Manage materials and equipment effectively.
*(21) Organize materials for efficient distribution and collection.
*(22) Instruct and supervise the work of volunteers and aides when assigned.
*(23) Assist in enforcement of school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.
Assessment/Evaluation
*(24) Establish appropriate testing environment and administer standardized
tests in accordance with directions provided to ensure test security.
*(25) Develop and use diagnostic assessments prior to instruction.
*(26) Use on-going assessments to monitor learning and adjust instruction.
*(27) The teacher routinely tracks student progress on learning goals using a
variety of formative approaches to assessment.
*(28) Feedback to students provides recognition of their current status and
knowledge gain relative to learning goals with a focus on improving student performance.
*(29) Communicate, in understandable terms, individual student progress knowledgeably and
responsibility to the student, parents, and professional colleagues who need access to the
information.
*(30) Encourage goal setting by students and assists them in developing and then monitoring
their plans for improving their academic performance.
*(31) Communicate, post, explain lesson expectations so students understand
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