Digital and Media Specialist

Edina Public Schools

About Edina Public Schools:

Edina Public Schools is a nationally recognized suburban public school district serving approximately 8,500 students. The District includes six elementary schools (gr. K-5), two middle schools (gr. 6-8), and one high school (gr. 9-12). The District also includes the award winning Early Learning Center, providing early learning opportunities for children age 0-5 and their families, and Community Education Services providing programs and services for learners of all ages, from birth through age 85+. Edina Public Schools serves a large portion of the City of Edina, a first-tier Minneapolis suburb of approximately 47,900 residents.

https://www.edinaschools.org


Position Details

Digital and Media Specialist
Job
Full-time
7/19/2018
Twin Cities Metro
Edina, MN

Edina Public Schools is seeking a full-time Digital and Media Specialist at South View Middle School beginning August 20, 2018. The Media Specialist will provide Next Generation leadership and expertise to develop, implement, and maintain a digital information media program by working collaboratively with other employees to support student technology and information literacy skills.

The responsibilities of this position include:

  • Supports teachers in designing lesson plans, preparing instruction, delivering instruction and evaluative materials to maximize the learning of all students 
  • Promotes the media program to employees and students 
  • Assists in monitoring media and technology needs, usage and trends and assists in the budgetary decision process 
  • Provides guidance to students in connecting experiences with everyday life 
  • Maintains a safe, inspiring, and welcoming learning environment for all students, parents, employees, and community members 
  • Models learning through engaging in professional growth opportunities and employee collaboration 
  • Serves as a resource to individual educators relating to the integration of literacy, technology support and technology in instruction 
  • Conducts needs assessment to design, develop, model, and deliver professional development concerning the integration of educational technologies and best practices for using technology to enhance instruction, meet curriculum standards, and improve student achievement

Qualifications:

  • Current MN Media Specialist licensure, required 
  • Experience managing a media program and the integration of technology
  • Experience working with middle school students, preferred


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