Media Specialist

Public Schools of Robeson County•Fairmont, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Media Specialist is responsible for planning and implementing programs related to teaching and learning, information access, evaluation, and use, as well as program administration. This role involves assessing student and staff needs, collaborating with teachers, instructing on information literacy, promoting reading, and assisting with instructional technology. The specialist also manages library media center resources, ensures access to print and electronic materials, leads the selection and evaluation of resources, and adheres to copyright and intellectual freedom principles. Program administration includes developing short- and long-range plans, evaluating the library media program, organizing facilities and resources, leading the budgetary process, and interacting with students, staff, administration, and the public. The role requires performing assigned non-instructional duties and maintaining accurate reports.

Requirements

Media Coordinator Licence
Physically operate a variety of equipment including computers, copiers, microfiche readers, filmstrip projectors, VCRs, compact discs, etc.
Compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data or people
Speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving instructions, assignments and/or directions from superiors
Read a variety of correspondence, reports, forms, journals, books, etc.
Prepare correspondence, reports, forms, records, presentations, etc., using prescribed format
Apply rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form
Record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively and efficiently in standard English
Utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; multiply and divide; and to determine percentages and decimals
Inspect items for proper length, width and shape
Coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using automated office equipment
Handle a variety of items, office equipment, control knobs, switches, etc. and have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination
Differentiate between colors and shades of color
Deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
Perform under stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress
Talk and hear: (Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words. Hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear and communicate via telephone
Demonstrate considerable knowledge of the daily operations of a library media program
Demonstrate considerable knowledge of online catalog and print and electronic reference resources
Demonstrate considerable knowledge of the circulation process for library media resources
Demonstrate considerable knowledge of procedures and regulations for users of the library media program
Demonstrate general knowledge of how to operate media production equipment, general office machines, and personal computer
Demonstrate general knowledge of common spreadsheet, word processing, and database programs
Demonstrate some knowledge of repair and maintenance of print and non print materials
Maintain complete and accurate records and to develop reports from those records
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Perform the physical labor required of the position

Responsibilities

Planning and implementing for teaching and learning
Assesses learning and information needs of students and staff
Plans and works collaboratively with teachers
Instructs students and staff in the effective use of ideas and information
Incorporates information literacy into day-to-day instruction
Advocates and promotes reading and lifelong learning
Assists Digital Integration Facilitator team in the school's use of instructional technology to enhance learning
Upgrades professional knowledge and skills on a continual basis
Planning and implementing for information access, evaluation and use
Works with the principal and school leadership team to provide flexible access to school library media center resources
Creates and maintains an environment conducive to learning
Encourages the widest possible use of print and electronic resources and services within the school library media center, throughout the school, and through remote access
Leads teachers, staff, and students in a collaborative process to select and evaluate resources that address curricular needs and learning goals of students and teachers in the information age
Keeps accurate inventories of print materials
Works cooperatively with other libraries and agencies to share resources that enhance teaching and learning
Implements an ongoing collection development and evaluation process, in collaboration with the Media and Technology Advisory Committee, that focuses on a variety of formats and resources to meet diverse learning needs.
Adheres to copyright as well as other laws and guidelines pertaining to the distribution and use of resources
Advocates the principles of intellectual freedom and ethical behavior
Planning and implementing for program administration
Works with school staff to design and implement short- and long-range plans to ensure balance among teaching, instructional technology, collaboration, collection development, and program management
Evaluates the school library media program on a continual basis according to accepted standards of quality
Organizes school library media facilities and resources in a manner that supports the mission, goals, and objectives of the school and maximizes intellectual and physical access to resources
Leads in the budgetary process of the school through the Media Advisory Committee to ensure equity of access to instructional materials
Leads the Media Advisory Committee in effective decision making to promote the school library media program
Interacts effectively with students, staff, administration, and the general public to promote and expand the school library media program
Demonstrates professional integrity through ethical behavior
Prepares and submits accurate reports as required
Carries out assigned non-instructional duties and adheres to established laws, policies, rules, and regulations
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor