SY Library Media and Technology Specialist; Secondary; pool

SY 25 - 26 Library Media and Technology Specialist (Secondary) (pool)

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To provide appropriate learning experiences and educational opportunities for each student assigned to the class.

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• Education Level: Master’s Degree in Media Specialist, Instructional Technology, School Library or Informational Science from a GaPSC approved certification program.
• Internal Applicants Only:
  Bachelor’s Degree or higher from a GaPSC accepted accredited institution, passing score on the GACE Media Specialist assessment, and acceptance into a Master’s level, GaPSC approved Media Specialist certification program (program and certification must be completed within three years).
• Internal SCCPSS applicants must be eligible for an Induction certificate in the field of Media Specialist.

• Must have or be eligible for a valid GA certificate in the field of Media Specialist.
• Knowledge of school library media center policies and procedures, methods, practices, and terminology.
• Skill in performing administrative duties such as maintaining a budget, inventory, and purchasing.
• Knowledge and understanding of library circulation software and materials processing, including material and patron imports, record editing, materials inventory, and system maintenance.
• Skill in using various technology equipment and resources within an instructional environment, such as multimedia projectors, video broadcast systems, ebooks, interactive response systems, and electronics.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide excellent customer service, prioritize work, and demonstrate teamwork and collaboration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to conduct presentations, write comprehensive reports, hold training sessions, and lead groups.
• Skills in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
• Supports technology integration into all instructional programs and creates an environment where collaboration and creative problem‑solving thrives.
• Empowers students to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information, fostering lifelong learning.
• Provides students access to materials in all formats, including up‑to‑date, high‑quality, varied literature to develop and strengthen a love of reading.

• Create and execute lesson plans using a broad range of tools and resources to support information and digital learning.
• Prepare reports and administer the library budget with guidance from administration.
• Support teachers in designing, teaching, and creating 21st‑century lessons for an engaging, student‑centered learning experience.
• Assess student learning and instructional effectiveness.
• Support teachers in integrating technology into all areas of the curriculum and instruction.
• Select, purchase, and process new materials (electronic and paper) to maintain a current, balanced, and diverse collection.
• Provide students, teachers, and staff with materials and resources that reflect current information and instructional needs.
• Manage the regular inventory of the library collection, weeding obsolete and worn materials, and maintain an up‑to‑date catalog.
• Maintain and report on the school’s fixed‑asset inventory for existing equipment and technology.
• Supervise media clerks, additional staff, student assistants, and volunteers.
• Promote reading through activities such as interactive storytelling, book‑talks, book clubs, displays, publications, reading programs, and special events.
• Provide staff development opportunities in the use of information and technology resources.
• Maintain a schedule that provides structure and flexibility to meet the needs of the school, allowing fixed and flex schedules to coexist.
• Perform other duties as necessary for the effective operation of the school.

Incumbents will receive an annual contract. The work calendar will be 190 days. Salary will be determined based on level of certification and allowable experience.