TEACHER RESOURCE SPECIALIST - Professional Development Opportunities

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.