Media Specialist

MEDIA SPECIALIST - Poplar Road Elementary School

Duration: 190 Days for 2026‑2027 school year

Position Type: Student Support Services/ Media Specialist

Location: Poplar Road Elementary School

Date Posted: 6/4/2026

Date Available: 06/13/2026

• Operate and supervise media center operations.
• Evaluate, select, and requisition new media materials.
• Assist teachers in selecting books and instructional materials and make media materials available to supplement the instructional program.
• Inform teachers and staff concerning new materials.
• Maintain a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all materials and instruct teachers and students on use of the system.
• Arrange for the loan of materials of interest or useful to teachers.
• Work with teachers in planning assignments that lead to extended use of media resources.
• Promote appropriate conduct of students using the media center facilities.
• Help students develop habits of independent reference work and the skill to use reference materials in relation to planned assignments.
• Counsel students with special reading problems or unusual intellectual interests.
• Take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Purge obsolete and worn materials from collections.
• Prepare and administer the media center budget.
• Participate actively in library and other educational and professional associations at local, regional, state, and national levels.
• Maintain satisfactory attendance as defined by the system or local school handbook.
• Comply with contract conditions, federal, state, and local board of education requirements for appropriate instruction, staff meetings, and committees.
• Assist administration in implementing policies governing student life and conduct and work cooperatively with staff toward school goals.
• Participate as required in the state annual evaluation process.
• Perform other duties as required by the school principal.

Master's degree from an Accredited College or University and state-required certification.

Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and implement the various programs and support services associated with a comprehensive media center.

Successful teaching and library/media experience or training through an approved media specialist program.

The Coweta County Board of Education reserves the right to accept equivalent qualifications as the Board may deem appropriate and acceptable. The Coweta County School System does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.