Media Specialist (2026-2027 School Year)

Job Title: Media Specialist Supervisor: Reports to the Building Principal or other appropriate School AdministratorTerms of Employment: 210 DaysQualificationsSouth Carolina Media Specialist CertificationDegree(s) required and area of major study from an accredited college or universityPrior job experience preferredSuch alternatives to the above qualifications as District Administration may find appropriate and acceptablePerformance ResponsibilitiesDevelop a school library media program that addresses 21st century skills, including life and career development, learning and innovation, and information, media, and technology literacyCreate and maintain a school library center that provides a teaching and learning environment that is inviting, safe, readily accessible, and conducive to student learningActively promote reading, information literacy skills, and information resource use through activities including book clubs, reading programs, reading initiatives, and other special eventsInstruct students and staff in information and technology literacy skills, including reading for understanding, the research process, engaging inquiry, collaboration, critical thinking, developing multiple literacies, and understanding copyright, fair use, and licensing of intellectual propertyCooperate and network with other libraries, librarians, and agencies to provide expanded access to resources for students and teachersDevelop policies and procedures that ensure maximum accessibility, efficient operation, effective services and facility use. This includes policies and procedures for physical access, electronic access, selection, acquisition, circulation, resource sharing, and materials challengesEstablish annual and long-term measurable goals for the school library media program that are aligned with the district and school mission and objectivesLead colleagues through staff development programs that incorporate best practices in the use of information resources, multi-media technology applications, and online learningWork as an instructional partner by collaborating with teaching staff in preparing and delivering lessons that incorporate effective use of information resources and build information literacy and reading skillsTake an active role in school improvement and accreditation activitiesDevelop and maintain a collection of resources appropriate to the curriculum, students, and teaching and learning styles inherent within the school communityImplement and maintain automated catalog, circulation system, and textbook check-out services, including student obligations and responsibilities for materialsPrepare a program budget that supports the school library media program goalsCollect and analyze data to periodically evaluate the school library media program for continuous improvement against measurable goals and communicate program results with administrators, staff, and the communitySupervise and evaluate media support staffSupervisor may assign other related duties as neededPhysical RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must exhibit manual dexterity to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal workplace levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal workplaces, outdoors and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds.Salary Scale - salary based on years of experience and degree levelhttps://5il.co/1wznzThis job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator or supervisor. GCSD reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time without prior notice.