Position Title: Media Specialist

Salary Schedule: State Based Plus Local Supplement

Department: School

Job Code: 144000

Reports To: Principal

Work Schedule: 188 days/8 hr.

Grade/Level: N/A

FLSA: Exempt

Primary Function: Plan, develop, coordinate, and align the instructional programs of the school media center with the school curriculum. Enhance the educational process by providing a wide variety and selection of library material and equipment that would meet the diverse learning needs of the students. Demonstrated knowledge of school curriculum and teaching strategies. Knowledge of media related computer hardware and software. Plan, use and facilitate student use of computer and audiovisual hardware and software in the media center.

Classroom Environment

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard

Hearing and speaking to exchange information

Seeing to read a variety of materials

Sitting for extended periods of time

Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to file materials

A Georgia Teaching Certificate in assigned teaching field as required by the Professional Standards Commission or bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university and completion of a library media teacher services program or a bachelor’s degree in Media Specialist

*Media Specialist (P-12)

Three (3) years of successful teaching experience

Align the library media program, collection and services with the school curriculum and the learning and teaching needs for students and staff

Plan and implement a program of instruction in the use of the media center so students can conduct independent study, research, and on-line resources

Provide students and staff with a variety of services and materials designated to support and to enrich the instructional program

Coordinate the evaluation, selection and circulation of reading material, audiovisual material, and electronic media equipment in accordance with district/school selection policies

Periodically review and update media center materials, discard unsuitable or outdated materials, build up deficient areas, and replace worn or lost material

Initiate and coordinate the preparation and production of media center materials and provide guidance for student and/or faculty projects

Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan, develop, and implement units of study which promote literacy and integrate information skills into the curriculum to meet district standards

Provide leadership to plan, organize, manage, and promote the media center program and its resources, equipment, and facilities

Provide training, instruction, and direction to classified staff, student workers and volunteers

Effectively manage textbook and media center budgets

Participate in site curriculum development committees and district evaluation programs for textbooks, audiovisual material, or electronic resources

Attend professional meetings and conferences to develop and enhance competencies

Perform other duties as assigned by Superintendent or designee