MEDIA SPECIALIST JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Media Specialist
SUPERVISES: Directly supervises students assigned to his/her instructional area and indirectly supervises all students served by the school.
JOB GOAL:
1. To provide all students with an enriched library environment containing a wide variety and range of materials that will invite intellectual growth, and to aid all students in acquiring the skills needed to take full advantage of library resources.
2. To maintain all audiovisual and related equipment in such a condition of operating excellence that maximum educational use may be made of it at all times.
QUALIFICATIONS: Possess valid Alabama Teacher Certificate; Proper Endorsement in Library Science; and such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board might find appropriate and acceptable.
REPORTS TO: School Principal
SALARY: To be determined commensurate with local salary matrix, credentials, and experience.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Related to Job Goal One:
- Operate and supervise the media center to which assigned.
- Evaluate, select and requisition new library materials.
- Assist teachers in the selection of books and other instructional materials, and makes library materials available to supplement the instructional program.
- Inform teachers and other staff members concerning new materials the library acquires.
- Maintain a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all library materials, and instruct teachers and students on use of the system.
- Arrange for inter-library loan of materials of interest or use to teachers.
- Work with teachers in planning those assignments likely to lead to extended use of library resources.
- Promote appropriate conduct of students using library facilities.
- Help students to develop habits of independent reference work and to develop skill in the use of reference materials in relation to planned assignments.
- Present and discuss materials with a class studying a particular topic, on the invitation of the teacher.
- Participate at curriculum meetings.
- Serve as manager of the school computer network.
- Assist teachers and students in effective use of software programs available on the school network.
Related to Job Goal Two:
- Change arranged book displays and exhibits to pique interest of the library program.
- Prepare and, upon approval of the principal, administers the library budget.
- Supervise library aides in the performance of their duties.
- Participate actively in library and other educational and professional associations on the local, regional, state, and national level.
- Weed obsolete and worn materials from the library according to existing Board policy.
- Supervise the clerical routines necessary for the smooth operation of the library.
- Promote the use of audiovisual instructional materials throughout the school.
- Organize the storage and handling of audiovisual materials for convenience, availability, and effective use.
- Keep the principal informed of the needs and services related to the audiovisual program.
- Train teachers and aides in the care and operation of equipment.
- Exercise general supervision over the scheduling of materials for classroom use.
- Conduct periodic inventories of books, equipment , and materials.
- In order to maximize student achievement, teachers should be able to assess student abilities as related to desired educational goals, objective and student outcomes.
- Develop and implement a program of instruction that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students and is consistent with local and state study and curriculum guides.
- Plan and employ a variety of appropriate instructional/learning strategies and activities which are compatible with the physical facility but serve the needs and capabilities of the students.
- In order to provide a general environment conducive to the learning process, the teachers should be able to manage the behavior of learners in the classroom and participate in the management of student behavior in other parts of the school.
- Continually communicate to students and parents (either in writing or verbally) instructional expectations, student progress or lack of progress.
- Continually assess student achievement and maintain appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutional and individual reporting purposes.
- Actively participate in and work with other school personnel in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials which provide the student with the best learning opportunities.
- Actively participate in and work with other school personnel in planning effective instructional goals, objectives, methods and curriculum.
- Participate in professional growth and development activities including staff meetings, and inservice and staff development activities as required or assigned.
- Assist in the documentation of student progress by efficiently maintaining and submitting appropriate records and reports.
- Ensure that the classroom and/or instructional environment is attractive, healthful, safe and generally conducive to learning.
Assume other reasonable and equitable job-related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or Superintendent.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Good knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials and equipment of instructional specialty to which assigned.
- Good knowledge of student growth and development applicable to the grade level assigned.
- Good knowledge of school’s program of studies related to mission, goals and organization.
- Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs.
- Ability to plan and implement lessons based on curriculum objectives and the needs and abilities of students.
- Ability to move around the room in order to monitor student work and behavior.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents and peers.
- Skilled and effective in oral and written communication.
- Excellent human relations skills.
Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast-paced, high-intensive work environment.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; skill in oral and written communication.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and stand, and almost continuously walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, reach forward and above the head. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds such as boxes of books and TV/VCR carts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The employee regularly interacts with students, staff and parents in addition to meeting multiple demands and deadlines from several people.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet and work is performed indoors.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Length of contract and salary will 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.
