TEACHER RESOURCE SPECIALIST

**This is now a Full time position and will work through 6/30/2023 with a renewal from 7/1/23 through 6/30/24.

Hours are 10am to 6pm

Position Summary

The Teacher Resource Specialist provides support in the development and promotion of teaching and learning resources to promote teacher effectiveness and student achievement.

Essential Duties

• Engages in graphic arts utilizing a variety of equipment and programs to create teacher and student resources.

• Collaborates with school- and district-based educators to develop instructional resources.

• Provides instruction on how to use the resources and equipment in the Teacher Resource Room.

• Keeps the district abreast of the availability and offerings of the Teacher Resource Room.

• Takes and communicates inventory to sustain the Teacher Resource Room and the ISC Professional Library.

• Ensures the Teacher Resource Room and the ISC Professional Library remains organized, operable, and stocked.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Instructional Development and Design leadership team.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to work extended hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

• Must be able to collaborate effectively with district personnel, the general public and work with diverse groups of people.

• Ability to relate to a wide variety of people and to observe, listen, motivate and provide leadership.

• Demonstrated ability to design and implement short and long range objectives.

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

• Ability to effectively lead, organize and direct the work of others.

• Strong decision-making ability and resource management skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proven ability to make recommendations on various topics, detailed, controversial, simple or complex.

• Ability to handle multiple concurrent activities, work under pressure, and prioritize work effectively to meet deadlines.

• Ability to be flexible and adapt as needed between in-person environments.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• An Associate's Degree or higher in any subject completed at an accredited institution.

OR

• Two years of college coursework (60 semester hours or more) earned at an accredited college or university.

OR

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED and passing scores on the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment Test.

• Certification/License: Georgia Professional Standards Commission Paraprofessional Certificate

• Work Experience: Work experience gained through education and certification/license requirements. 2 years of experience preferred.