Media Specialist (2026-2027 School Year)

Horry County Schools•Myrtle Beach, SC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The library information specialist is responsible for directing an effective library information program that meets contemporary learning needs. This leadership position demands the use of evidence to make informed decisions in regard to literacy, instructional, and technology decisions.

Requirements

Degree from an accredited college or university.
Valid South Carolina certification for media specialist or meet requirements for the South Carolina Pace program.
Recommendation of the District Library Information Coordinator.
Such other alternatives to the above as the Board and/or administration may find appropriate or acceptable.
Bachelors' degree or masters' degree from an accredited college or university.
Valid South Carolina certification for Media Specialist.
Successful completion of a technology competency exam.
Experience with managing school site collections and the selection/acquisition of materials and equipment.
Such other alternatives to the above as the Board and/or administration may find appropriate or acceptable.

Responsibilities

Plan with teachers as cooperative partners to integrate curriculum content with resource use and information literacy skills.
Consult with students and staff regarding their needs and interests in relation to the selection and utilization of materials and equipment.
Provide library media center resources that will meet the informational, research, educational, and recreational needs of users.
Provide for the organization, circulation, and maintenance of resources.
Implement policies for effective use of technology through the organization of facilities and equipment, staff assistance, and as the facilitator of the technology committee.
Use direct, formal instruction and indirect, informal instruction to teach specific skills needed for use of the library media center and technology with students and staff.
Coordinate information retrieval for students and staff through print, audiovisual, and electronic sources.
Promote literacy and the enjoyment of reading, viewing, and listening.
Consult with the principal, assistant principal, and faculty members to formulate and implement a mission, philosophy, goals, and objectives for the library media program.
Participate as an active member of the School Improvement Team.
Participate in the development of a long range technology plan for the school.
Analyze curriculum changes and advances in technology to meet the instructional needs of students.
Serve as technology liaison for the school.
Maintain an inventory of books, computers, equipment, audiovisual materials, and computer software.
Manage various financial accounts.
Prepare reports for the county and state.
Collaborate with teachers and students to encourage integration of reading, writing, oral, visual and information literacy skills into all areas of instruction.
Provide a library/media center, which is conducive to learning.
Participate in professional development opportunities.
Provide open access for students and instructional staff to the library media center throughout the school day.
Assist students in gathering, evaluating, synthesizing, and creating media in a variety of formats.
Plan, teach, and evaluate in collaboration with classroom teachers, cross-curricular information access skills.
Organize and circulate information technology materials and related equipment for easy accessibility.
Maintain a centralized, up-to-date bibliographic database for school information technology resources using automation.
Implement a public relations program, which promotes the use of the information technology center, services, and resources.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.