Media Instructional Assistant

Indianapolis Public Schools; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Indianapolis Public Schools is seeking a Media Center Instructor to support elementary students in their learning journey. The role involves delivering lessons, managing media resources, and implementing technology programs. Candidates should demonstrate strong instructional skills and a commitment to fostering a positive educational environment.

Benefits

Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver lessons to elementary students effectively.
• Experience with Computer Science Modules and educational technology.
• Skill in managing media center resources and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Creates and delivers instructional lessons.
• Maintains media center organization and inventory.
• Guides students in a conducive learning environment.

Skills

Technology Integration

Instructional Techniques

Classroom Management

Job description

JOB GOAL

To use the resources of the Media Center to help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development in becoming "Tomorrow Ready".

Performance Responsibilities

• Creates and delivers lessons to be implemented at the elementary level.
• Instructor will implement Computer Science Modules of Project Lead the Way.
• Embraces a strong foundation of technology and how to use different technology programs.
• Assists in tracking overdue materials, sends notices, collects fines and sends letters regarding lost items as needed.
• Assist teachers in locating materials.
• Works with principals and teachers to maintain books and resources inventory that also aligns with district initiatives and goals.
• Keeps track of the media center inventory.
• Organizes and manages the Book Fairs.
• Maintains a neat, orderly and well-organized media center.
• Ensures that the Media Center is implementing 504/IEP plans in the Media Center.
• Ensures a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
  
  

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

180 days per year

Pay: $16.50/hour

Support Staff Benefits

It is the policy of the MSD Decatur Township not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Act (I.C. 22-9.1), Title VI and VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973).

• Health benefits include medical, dental, vision, and supplementary coverage with multiple plan options