Media Specialist Job Phenix City area,Alabama USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Media Specialist - 2026 - 2027 School Year

MEDIA SPECIALIST JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Media Specialist

REPORTS TO: School Principal

SUPERVISES: Directly supervises students assigned to his/her instructional area and indirectly supervises all students served by the school.

JOB GOAL:

1. To provide all students with an enriched library environment containing a wide variety and range of materials that will invite intellectual growth, and to aid all students in acquiring the skills needed to take full advantage of library resources.

2. To maintain all audiovisual and related equipment in such a condition of operating excellence that maximum educational use may be made of it at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS: Possess valid Alabama Teacher Certificate;
Proper Endorsement in Library Science; and such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board might find appropriate and acceptable.

SALARY: To be determined commensurate with local salary matrix, credentials, and experience.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Related to Job Goal One:

Operate and supervise the media center to which assigned.

Evaluate, select and requisition new library materials.

Assist teachers in the selection of books and other instructional materials, and make library materials available to supplement the instructional program.

Inform teachers and other staff members concerning new materials the library acquires.

Maintain a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all library materials, and instruct teachers and students on use of the system.

Arrange for inter‑library loan of materials of interest or use to teachers.

Work with teachers in planning those assignments likely to lead to extended use of library resources.

Promote appropriate conduct of students using library facilities.

Help students to develop habits of independent reference work and develop skill in the use of reference materials in relation to planned assignments.

Present and discuss materials with a class studying a particular topic, on the invitation of the teacher.

Participate at curriculum meetings.

Serve as manager of the school computer network.

Assist teachers and students in effective use of software programs available on the school network.

Related to Job Goal Two:

Change arranged book displays and exhibits to pique interest of the library program.

Prepare and, upon approval of the principal, administer the library budget.

Supervise library aides in the performance of their duties.

Participate actively in library and other educational and professional associations on the local, regional, state, and national level.

Weed obsolete and worn materials from the library according to existing Board policy.

Supervise the clerical routines necessary for the smooth operation of the library.

Promote the use of audiovisual instructional materials throughout the school.

Organize the storage and handling of audiovisual materials for convenience, availability, and effective use.

Keep the principal informed of the needs and services related to the audiovisual program.

Train teachers and aides in the care and operation of equipment.

Exercise general supervision over the scheduling of materials for classroom use.

Conduct periodic inventories of books, equipment, and materials.

In order to maximize student achievement, teachers should be able to assess student abilities as related to desired educational goals, objective and student outcomes.

Develop and implement a program of instruction that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students and is consistent with local and state study and curriculum guides.

Plan and employ a variety of appropriate instructional/learning strategies and activities which are compatible with the physical facility but serve the needs and capabilities of the students.

In order to provide a general environment conducive to the learning process, the teachers should be able to manage the behavior of learners in the classroom and participate in the management of student behavior in other parts of the school.

Continually communicate to students and parents (either in writing or verbally) instructional expectations, student progress or lack of progress.

Continually assess student achievement and maintain…