Media Specialist

Starting Date: Jul 27, 2026

The job of Media Specialist is to ensure that students and staff are effective users of ideas and information; maintain the library collection at the school site by implementing age‑appropriate programs for students using library resources; select appropriate items in support of classroom instruction; and instruct students in ways that stimulate interest in reading, viewing, and using information and ideas.

• Conduct classes in a variety of formats to promote the use and enjoyment of literature.
• Coordinate media equipment requests of individuals to ensure availability of audio‑visual/media equipment for instructional use.
• Distribute books, periodicals and other related media to provide requested print and non‑print information for student and classroom use.
• Instruct students on proper use of library resources and provide opportunities for them to learn to utilize and enjoy materials in all formats.
• Maintain the library in a neat and orderly fashion to ensure efficient organization of the library/media center and related resources.
• Monitor students in the library to provide for their safety and welfare and to help them learn to understand and enjoy information in a variety of formats.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Perform minor repairs to media (print and non‑print) and related equipment as needed to ensure availability of books, periodicals, audio‑visual equipment, etc. in a timely and efficient manner.
• Plan collaboratively with teachers to integrate literature, resources and information‑literacy skills into the curriculum to design learning strategies that stimulate interest in using information and ideas.
• Promote library use related to a wide variety of events (e.g., curriculum integration, holidays, seasonal activities) to motivate students to feel comfortable with and use library/media center resources.
• Provide leadership in collaborative planning for school library/media center resources to ensure they meet the needs of students and staff and that they follow district curriculum guidelines.
• Supervise assigned library/media center staff (clerical, paraprofessional, volunteer and/or technical, etc.) to ensure staffing requirements are met and that staff are effectively trained.
• Select and order resources consistent with district policies and classroom needs (books, periodicals, films, etc.) to maintain and constantly improve the library collection.
• Incorporate STEM activities into the media center.
• Help create and maintain a learning organization for students and staff.

Qualifications: Appropriate certification through the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. The Gordon County School District reserves the right to accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

Salary: State base pay plus local supplement based on years of experience and degree.

It is the policy of the Gordon County School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service.

Position Type: Full‑Time

Job : 5772137

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Location: Gordon County Schools W.L. Swain Elementary School, Plainville, Georgia

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.