Media Specialist _SSES

MEDIA SPECIALIST

REPORTS TO: Principal / Assistant Principal

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master’s Degree
2. Valid Georgia Certification Media Library K-12

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

1. Is present at work everyday, on time, and performs all duties as assigned effectively and
2. Is neat and professional in appearance befitting the job they provide the school
3. Shall exhibit a professional attitude and demeanor at all times in dealing with the board, school administration, fellow employees, parents, students, and the public.
4. Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in the use of internet and email as applicable to job
5. Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in the use of other computer applications as applicable to job responsibilities.
6. Demonstrates appropriate verbal and written communication
7. Complies with school, system, state and federal regulations and policies, including the PSC Code of Ethics, as related to job requirements.
8. Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information and material; adheres to chain of
9. Maintains and improves knowledge and skills to promote proficiency in the operations of an organized, modern, updated and efficient department.
10. Participates in professional organizations, workshops and professional learning activities and applies what is learned to the job working through the Principal and Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction.
11. Shows initiative and assumes responsibility for all aspects of job responsibilities; performs routine duties and tasks with little or no direct supervision.
12. Exhibits time on task and a flexible, cooperative, progressive and hardworking attitude and
13. Assists administration with implementation of
14. Supports the vision/mission of the
15. Reports to principal about status of
16. Makes recommendations of appropriate actions and alternatives to the

17. Keeps abreast of and informs the principal of current trends and developments concerning area of responsibility.
18. Monitors compliance with policies and laws concerning area of
19. Coordinates the building media
20. Recommends building media policies and implementation procedures in line with system policies and procedures.
21. Serves on curriculum and textbook adoption
22. Assists teachers in designing and developing instructional
23. Recommends media and technology based on the needs of the instructional program and the individual users.
24. Plans with the instructional staff to integrate media skills instruction with classroom
25. Manages and ensures accessibility to media resources and facilities at all times during the school day and school year.
26. Coordinates the acquisition, processing, organization circulation, maintenance and inventory of print materials.
27. Updates and maintains the automated media management system in a timely
28. Keeps users informed of media services and
29. Promotes effective utilization of facilities, resources and
30. Maintains inventory of electronic equipment on
31. Adheres to and assists in monitoring adherence to federal copyright laws and guidelines regarding printed and electronic media.
32. Assists with the design and implementation of Acceptable Use Policies for students and
33. Plans and implements media budget according to system guidelines and
34. Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal
35. Assists teachers in the use of technology and software programs in designing their
36. Assists students in computer log ins, setting up school email, using various software programs available on the network.
37. Prepares the state technology inventory for his/her school and submit
38. Set up equipment as needed for guests and presenters to the
39. Assists teachers with the use of resource scheduler, and the use of the electronic technology work order system used by the county.
40. Assists teachers with the equipment in their classrooms by trouble shooting connecting problems, replacing blown lamps, and reporting necessary repairs to the appropriate department (RESA, technology, building maintenance).
41. Order supplies and maintain media equipment such as laminator, batteries for student response systems and other equipment used to produce classroom materials.