Media Specialist

DILLON SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUR

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:                    LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST

QUALIFICATIONS:             

• Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree from accredited college or university
• South Carolina certification for media specialist
• Experience with managing school site collections and the selection/acquisition of materials and equipment
• Such other alternatives to the above as the Board and/or Administration may find appropriate or acceptable

REPORTS TO:     School Administrator

SUPERVISES:     Library Media Assistant

FUNCTION:          To provide integrated information program that includes library, media and technology resources in support of the instructional program of the school

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assesses learning and information needs of students and staff
• Plans and works collaboratively with teachers
• Instructs students and staff in the effective use of ideas and information
• Incorporates information literacy into day-to-day instruction
• Advocates and promotes reading and lifelong learning
• Upgrades professional knowledge and skills on a continual basis
• Works with the principal and school leadership team to provide flexible access to school library media center resources
• Creates and maintains an environment conducive to learning
• Leads teacher, technology staff, and students in a collaborative process to select and evaluate resources that address curricular needs and learning goals of students and teachers in the information age
• Works cooperatively with other libraries and agencies to share resources that enhance teaching and learning
• Evaluates the school library media program on a continual basis according to accepted standards of quality
• Demonstrates professional integrity through ethical behavior
• Prepares and submits accurate reports as required
• Carries out assigned non-instructional duties and adheres to established laws, policies, rules, and regulations
• Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as may be assigned

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:             200 days

LAST UPDATED:                                03/01/2012

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties.  The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.