Media Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION:

To provide the faculty and students with an enriched school library environment in support of student learning by using a multitude of resources and experiences for students that will enhance the curriculum, invite intellectual growth and develop productive use of leisure time.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities.
• Develops and implements the school library program which is applicable and related to educational goals and objectives.
• Manage and facilitate distribution, collection, and maintenance of technology devices for teachers and students.
• Initiate contact repairs for broken/malfunctioning devices with vendors.
• Assist with troubleshooting of devices school-wide.
• Utilize technology to plan and provide instruction and facilitate student learning.
• Models best practices for regular analysis of the school library collection as well as Board policies for school library collection development.
• Models and advises on the ethical use of technology and information resources for students and staff.
• Manages and coordinates inventory of library materials, textbooks, and digital devices as assigned.
• Seeks grants and other funding opportunities to enhance school library services.
• Supervises and promotes library activities.
• Assists students and faculty by cooperating with other schools and local public libraries.
• Maximizes library media center functions through the use of clerical help, student assistants and volunteers when available.
• Initiates contact with faculty and students in promoting and providing library services, resources and guidance.
• Actively participates in and works with other school personnel in the inventory and selection of books, equipment and other library materials that provide the student with the best learning opportunities.
• Participates in and supports professional development activities including staff meetings and in-service and staff development activities as required or assigned.
• Performs technical responsibilities required to provide exemplary library service as part of an effective and successful educational facility.
• Provides input and assistance to other school personnel by actively participating in department, faculty, curriculum and special meetings.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters in accordance with state and federal law.
• Models and maintains high ethical standards.
• Demonstrates initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities.
• Maintains expertise in assigned areas to fulfill project goals and objectives.
• Completes training programs offered to increase skill and proficiency related to assignment.
• Supervises and/or assists with extracurricular and co-curricular activities as assigned.
• Serves on school/system committees as required or appropriate.
• Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Responds to inquiries and requests in a timely and positive manner.
• Maintains and submits required reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
• Properly cares for equipment and material resources of the school system.
• Uses collaboration skills to work as a productive team member.
• Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local laws.
• Any and other essential functions assigned by the Superintendent or designee.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university

Valid Alabama school librarian certificate.

Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama statutes and State Board of Education regulations