Elementary Media Specialist

Bamberg County School District

District Position Description 

Position Title: Media Specialist

Reports To: Principal

Position Open Until Filled.

Proper Certification from the SCDE required.

Job Goal: Lead students toward the fulfullment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation.

Performance Responsibilities: 

• Evaluates, selects, and requisitions new library materials;

• Assists teachers in the selection of books and other instructional materials;

• Informs teachers and other staff members concerning new materials the library acquires;

• Maintains a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all library materials, and instructs teachers and students on use of the system;

• Arranges for interlibrary loan of materials of interest or use to teachers;

• Works with teachers in planning those assignments likely to lead to extended use of library resources;

• Promotes appropriate conduct of students using library facilities;

• Helps students to develop habits of independent reference work and to develop skill in the use of reference materials in relation of planned assignments;

• Presents and discusses materials with a class studying a particular topic, on the invitation of the teacher;

• Participates in curriculum meetings;

• Arranges frequently changing book-related displays and exhibits likely to interest the library’s patrons;

• Prepares and administers the library budget;

• Participates in required trainings (conferences, meetings, and webinars) as assigned;

• Performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Requires ability to work under a degree of stress related to duties that require constant attention and working with students. Physical demands are restricted to classroom work requiring lifting/moving of items weighing up to 50 lbs. Occasional local travel and/or overnight travel may be required. Job requires the operation of standard office equipment. 

Term of Employment: The terms of employment detailed in this job description are based on full-time employment during an entire school year. 

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel. 

Disclaimer Statement: The information contained in this job-description is for compliance with the American

with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional

duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.