Media Specialist - Bates Middle

QUALIFICATIONS: South Carolina certification as Media Specialist. Candidates eligible for alternative certification as approved by the South Carolina Department of Education will be considered.

• Operates and supervises the library to which assigned.
• Evaluates, selects, and requisitions new media materials.
• Assists teachers in the selection of books and other instructional materials, and makes media center materials available to supplement the instructional program.
• 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 media center resources.
• Promotes appropriate conduct of students using media center facilities.
• Helps students to develop habits of independent reference work and to develop skill in the use of reference materials in relation to planned assignments.
• Arranges frequently changing book-related displays and exhibits likely to interest the media center patrons.
• Supervises media clerk in the performance of duties.
• Participates actively in library and other educational and professional associations on the local, regional, state and national level.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
  
  

TERMS:195 days. Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Sumter School District is an equal opportunity employer.