Media Specialist​/Innovation Coach - Anticipated

Position

Title:

Media Specialist/Innovation Coach (Job )

Reports to:

Principal

Position Type:
Elementary Teaching/Elementary Teacher

Date Posted:
May 20, 2026

Deadline for Application:
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Location:

Ritchie Elementary School, Ohio County Schools

Term of Employment:  School Year

Salary:
Per Ohio County Schools Salary Schedule based upon degree and years of experience

To teach students according to county and state policy, mission, core beliefs, academic goals, and target areas. To provide all students with an enriched media environment containing a wide variety and range of materials that will invite intellectual growth and aid all students in acquiring the skills needed to take full advantage of media or library resources. The person employed as an Innovation Coach will work with the innovation coordinator, classroom teachers and interventionist to support and enhance classroom instruction through STEAM and innovative learning initiatives.

• Optical Insurance
• Social Security
• Dental Insurance
• Worker's Compensation
• Medical Insurance
• Retirement
• Life Insurance
• Unemployment Compensation
• Liability Insurance
• Tax Shelter Annuity Program
• Paid Sick Leave
• Sick Leave Bank
• Paid Personal Leave
• Outside School Environment Days with pay 6

• Possess a valid West Virginia Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in the area of Technology Integration Specialist or Media or Library Science.
• Completion of a successful background check.
• Ability to teach all levels and types of Media courses.
• Experience teaching cross‑curricular content preferred.
• Experience in presenting STEM/STEAM based activities.
• Experience teaching Tiered Instruction preferred.
• Experience in modeling lessons for teachers.
• Experience being a resource for teachers.
• Experience with differentiating and adapting instruction.
• Demonstrated experience with technical craft and/or building projects.
• Basic knowledge of engineering/design process.
• Experience working with youth in an instructional setting such as a classroom.
• Experience with facilitating a learning environment for a minimum group of 10 students.
• Working knowledge of a variety of educational technology such as electronics, robotics, 3‑D printing, sewing, physical computing, and crafts mediums such as wood, metal and textiles, or curiosity and commitment to develop such skills.
• Working knowledge of tools and equipment specific to program projects.
• Well‑developed oral and written communication skills.
• Strong planning, project and time management skills to effectively run programs and oversee hands‑on student projects.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide differentiated instruction and intervention to students exhibiting a wide range of abilities and behaviors.
• Any additional combination of training or experience which would lead to successful employment as a High School Media Specialist.

• Adhere to all federal, state, and district laws and policies.
• Promote and adhere to the district mission, core beliefs, academic goals, and target areas.
• Demonstrate a deep and extensive knowledge of the subject matter.
• Design standards‑driven instruction using state‑approved curricula.
• Use a balanced assessment approach to guide student learning.
• Establish and maintain a safe and appropriate learning environment.
• Establish and maintain a learner‑centered culture.
• Utilize a variety of research‑based instructional strategies.
• Motivate and engage students in learning, problem solving and collaboration.
• Adjust instruction based on a variety of assessments and student responses.
• Engage in professional development for self‑renewal that guides continuous examination and improvement of professional practice.
• Engage in collaborative learning opportunities for self‑renewal with colleagues.
• Participate in school‑wide collaborative efforts to support the success of all students.
• Work with parents, guardians, families and community entities to support student learning and well‑being.
• Promote practices and policies that improve school environment and student learning.
• Provide measurable progress of student learning of state‑approved…