Media Specialist (THS)

Job SummaryPOSITION TITLE:Media Center Specialist QUALIFICATIONS:• Master's Degree from an accredited institution • Valid certification in library science/media • Such alternatives or additional qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable REPORTS TO:Principal SUPERVISES: Students and assigned personnel Performance ResponsibilitiesCollaborates with teachers to implement instruction. • Establishes objectives and plans learning experiences based on the Alabama State Curriculum and the 21st Century Learning Standards in a schedule class/flex time. • Implements activities using a variety of techniques that utilize instructional time to meet objectives. • Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve a functional learning environment. • Exhibits positive human relation skills. • Evaluates the educational program and/or student progress. • Communicates with parents/guardians, colleagues, and community groups. • Demonstrates proficiency in written and oral communication. • Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policy, and state and federal rules and regulations. • Engages in personal professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and leadership. • Places all orders, equipment, supplies, materials, and technology devices. • Catalogs new resources, equipment, and materials. • Maintains, prepares, and submits media center reports each semester that detail the use of materials and collection development. • Conducts yearly inventory, resources, equipment, technology devices and materials. • Maintains collections that support Alabama School Media/Library for the 21st Century Learner. • Engages in fundraising activities to support the media center. • Supervises media aide, student helpers, and parent volunteers. • Assists students and staff with Technology Integration/Instruction. • Performs other duties as assigned by Principal or designee. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:EVALUATION:Nine-month position in accordance with Board approved salary schedule. Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the State Department of Education and/or Tarrant City Board of Education policy on evaluation of classified personnel. This is an exempt position. Revised: June 8, 2017 Approved: November 8, 2010