POSITION TITLE: Media Specialist

JOB CODE: 440

DIVISION: Leadership

SALARY SCHEDULE: Teacher

DEPARTMENT: Leadership

WORK DAYS: 187

REPORTS TO: Principal

PAY GRADE: CIT (5, 6, or 7)

FLSA: Exempt

PAY FREQUENCY: Monthly

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Provides leadership for the school media center program.

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Educational Level: Master Degree required

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Certification/License Required: Valid Georgia Library Media Specialist Certification

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Experience: None

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Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities

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Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; instructional strategies; basic technology; leadership

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Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.

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Provides leadership and plans collaboratively for the use of information resources and needs.

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Administers and maintains a center and program that foster a positive learning environment.

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Ensures effective organization and accessibility of the center and resources.

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Selects and orders resources consistent with system policies and school curriculum needs.

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Provides leadership and supervision for staff, including clerical, professional and technical; may include student aides or parent volunteers.

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Plans collaboratively with teachers to integrate literature, resources and information literacy skills into the curriculum.

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Develops and provides instructional opportunities with information technologies for staff and students.

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Collaborates with teachers and students in materials production.

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Provides information about and complies with copyright laws.

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Evaluates and revises policies, procedures and services of the program on a continuous basis to determine strength and weaknesses.

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Seeks opportunities for professional growth.

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Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.