Media – Technology Specialist

Position Overview
The Media-Technology Specialist is a dynamic, energetic educator with exemplary teaching skills, out-of-the-box ideas, technology savvy, and the ability to instill creativity and critical thinking in all learners.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

• Strong interpersonal skills required

• Experience in Media Studies

• Outgoing, strong customer service skills

• Proficiency in basic computing skills

• Experience with Library Database programs

Position Responsibilities:

• Work with faculty and students on information and technology literacy skills, including the research process

• Support the Education Technology team by troubleshooting and resolving basic computing issues faced by the faculty, students, and staff

• Evaluate and select print and digital resources to support student learning

• Manage media center resources, including the research and procurement of new and innovative print and digital resources

• Support the community with basic technology, including computer operation, productivity software, and basic network knowledge

• Communicate effectively, including the ability to proactively collaborate with students and faculty

• Possess knowledge of instructional methods, strategies, and pedagogy

• Possess knowledge of curriculum development processes and learning theories

• Have an understanding of student growth and development

• Display leadership, organizational, and budget management skills

• Must successfully interact with students and staff from various disciplines and with differing skill levels

• Convey knowledge about the use of web tools for instruction

• Ensure staff are effective users of information, ideas, and effective users of technology and media literacy for instruction

• Empower students to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and discerning, technologically literate, ethical users of information

• Instill a love of lifelong learning in all students

• Ensure equitable access to information and learning resources

• Collaborate with teachers and specialists to design and implement lessons and instructional units.