Media Specialist

DEKALB PREPARATORY ACADEMY, INC.•Decatur, GA

22h•$63,785 - $84,640•Onsite

About The Position

DeKalb Preparatory Academy is a diverse community where teachers, children, parents, and leaders learn together. Students cultivate knowledge and learn to think critically and act collaboratively and compassionately. Our experiential curriculum intertwines sciences, humanities, and the arts to prepare children to shape our world. We believe in our responsibility to partner with parents, creating an ideal environment in which students will have the opportunity to strive for academic excellence, explore a diverse curriculum, prepare to succeed in a global environment, provide service to a growing community, participate in character education, developing a respect for others through exemplary mentorship, experience cooperative educational communities in all content areas from fine arts to technology, and develop into lifelong learners.

Requirements

Georgia Library/Media Certification required.
Master's degree in library media or advanced degree with media certification required.
Knowledge of library media, instructional/information technology, and curriculum.
Ability to work and communicate effectively with students, staff, and the community.
Demonstrated skills in oral and written communication.
Demonstrated skills in organization and problem solving.
Ability to act as a representative of DeKalb Preparatory Academy.

Nice To Haves

Classroom teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor and manage the library space to ensure open access to facilities and resources for students.
Collaborate with teachers to integrate literacy and technology tools into the curriculum through planning and delivery of instruction.
Curate a relevant collection of books, digital media, and research materials that support student learning and information literacy.
Administer library operations, including circulation, budgeting, purchasing new materials, and maintaining an up-to-date collection.
Promote reading and information literacy by organizing clubs and activities, providing both formal and informal instruction.
Serve as an instructional partner by assisting with educational technologies in the classroom to enhance student learning outcomes.
Manage library resources effectively so they are organized and processed efficiently, making them accessible for students and staff.
Oversee administrative tasks such as webmaster duties, media production responsibilities, and bookkeeping tasks when necessary.
Remain abreast of educational trends in technology integration as well as professional best practices for continuous improvement of services offered.
Identify problems and resolve moderately complex issues as they arise.
Make minor modifications to processes to enhance the performance of the department as appropriate.
Ensure that all activities are conducted in compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.
Perform additional duties as assigned.