Media Specialist

Media Specialist

Bibb County Public Schools, HARTLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – Macon, Georgia (Open in Google Maps)

Job : 5715370 Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled Posted: May 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Jul 23, 2026

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $48,741 to $83,671 Per Year

Job Categories: Student Services >
Librarian/Media Specialist

Certification in Media Specialist (P‑12) is preferred; however, Bibb County is a Strategic Waiver District. Alternative Certification routes are available to individuals with a degree from an accredited institution.

Under direction of the principal, plans and administers the school's library media program. Plans and provides direct instruction to students and training to staff. Manages library media center material, facilities, and equipment. Communicates the school library media program to administrators, staff, students, parents and the broader community. Coordinates instructional activities in partnership with school and system goals.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Is aware of the needs of the school's educational program and secures diversified reference materials.
• Leads and guides the selection of media materials, planning for and securing a basic collection.
• Orders, classifies, catalogs and processes all materials for the media center.
• Assists in the selection of media supplies, magazines and other materials needed.
• Is responsible for mending and repairing books; selects those sent off to be rebound.
• Assists in the selection and procurement of media equipment.
• Aids in developing suitable media skills for all pupils (using school library instruction, services, and resources in implementing and enriching the total educational program).
• Teaches information retrieval skills to students.
• Seeks improvement of services through meetings, workshops and other techniques.
• Informs teachers of new materials, proper use of equipment and all services and resource materials available.
• Endeavors to keep accessible to students and faculty all materials pertinent to every subject, including materials designed to meet the needs of ESOL, Gifted and other special populations.
• Helps select the school media committee and coordinates its activities.
• Submits any reports deemed necessary by the principal, superintendent, or Director of media services; provides supervision of the Media Clerk.
• Exerts leadership to increase understanding of the role of the media center in curriculum development.
• Maintains a program of good public relations by promoting the media center and its services to parents and the community.
• Selects and maintains a collection of materials from print to newest technologies in support of the school and system curriculum/GPS programs.
• Works within the school to plan for new courses of study, or other curricular plans to ensure that adequate resources are available.
• Participates in grade‑level planning to fully implement school media services.
• Creates a learning environment that encourages students to utilize information, develop independent skills and enjoy becoming lifelong readers and learners.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the principal.

Master’s Degree or above in Media Services, Library Education, or a closely related field.

• Thorough knowledge of BOE Policies and Procedures for school library media programs.
• Knowledge of effective instructional practices and understanding of the teaching/learning process.
• Knowledge of current instructional and research technologies and the ability to integrate these into the library media program and throughout the curriculum.
• Ability to work effectively with administrators, staff, students, and community.
• Excellent oral and written communication and human‑relations skills.
• Skilled training in the use of technology within the media programs.

• Ability to obtain a clearance certificate from GaPSC.
• Must possess or meet qualifications for GaPSC certification as a Media Specialist.