Media Specialist

Revised on 06/27/2018 Murfreesboro City Schools Media Specialist School Personnel Credentials

Holds Tennessee teaching license with appropriate endorsement(s).

The media specialist must work cooperatively with children and adults; be able to successfully manage student behavior; follow directions; protect the confidentiality rights of parents and children; support child safety and good self-esteem; model appropriate grammar usage; communicate effectively; possess, use and continue to develop teaching skills which result in expected student achievement. The media specialist must be punctual and consistent in attendance.

Furnish information on library activities, facilities, rules and services.

Must be able to see, hear and move quickly enough to provide for the safety and instructional needs of children. Must be able to articulate clearly. Must be physically active and interactive throughout the school day (i.e., be able to stand for extended periods of time, stoop, bend, do light lifting, push, pull, step and have good finger dexterity, etc.). Must have emotional coping skills appropriate for the management of student behavior.

Must tolerate environmental smells and substances commonly associated with children and educational institutions.

The media specialist will develop and implement procedures for identification, evaluation, acquisition, production, organization, and coordination of the school's library resources. Other duties include:

• To instruct, motivate, and assist students and staff regarding the use of those resources
• To contribute to the successful operation of the total school and system program
• To appropriately represent the system and the profession to parents and the community.
• To follow the locally adopted curriculum guide(s) and TN State Standards for the area(s) taught.
• To accommodate for varied learning styles and developmental levels within the classroom/program.
• To manage behavior in ways that maximizes learning and the development of good self-esteem.
• To explain and assist in use of reference sources to locate information.
• To issue and receive materials for circulation or for use in library.
• To plan library activities/assignments with teachers and students.
• To promote good library conduct.
• To plan and direct or carry out special projects involving library promotion and outreach activity
• To participate in school and system sponsored activities (i.e., parent clubs, fund raisers, field trips, extra-curricular, etc.).
• To consult with parents, colleagues and other appropriate individuals or agencies concerned with student achievement, behavior and development.
• To faithfully serve on study, planning and advisory committees as assigned.
• To maintain accurate and current student records including but not limited to on-going documentation of progress and cumulative records.
• To attend required PLC meetings and accurately complete required reports in a timely manner.
• To stay abreast of current trends in the profession and maintain a flexible attitude toward the implementation of new ideas.
• To comply with applicable local, state and federal policies and procedures.

Works with the Media Specialist Supervisor/Directly responsible to the School Principal

200 days. Local rate for salary and benefits set annually by Board. Exempt.

Murfreesboro City Schools does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, national origin, disability, religion, genetic information, creed, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in the provision of services, programs, activities, employment opportunities, or benefits.

Murfreesboro City Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations for the application or hiring process should contact the Human Resources Department for assistance.