Media Specialist Job Winston-Salem area,North Carolina USA,Education / Teaching

Public Schools of Robeson County Rex-Rennert Elementary School - Shannon, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Media Specialist Job Details

Job : 5861876
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports to
:
School Principal

Qualifications
:
Media Coordinator Licence

1. Planning and implementing for teaching and learning

Assesses learning and information needs of students and staff
Plans and works collaboratively with teachers
Instructs students and staff in the effective use of ideas and information
Incorporates information literacy into day-to-day instruction
Advocates and promotes reading and lifelong learning
Assists Digital Integration Facilitator team in the school's use of instructional technology to enhance learning
Upgrades professional knowledge and skills on a continual basis

2. Planning and implementing for information access, evaluation and use

Works with the principal and school leadership team to provide flexible access to school library media center resources
Creates and maintains an environment conducive to learning
Encourages the widest possible use of print and electronic resources and services within the school library media center, throughout the school, and through remote access
Leads teachers, staff, and students in a collaborative process to select and evaluate resources that address curricular needs and learning goals of students and teachers in the information age
Keeps accurate inventories of print materials
Works cooperatively with other libraries and agencies to share resources that enhance teaching and learning
Implements an ongoing collection development and evaluation process, in collaboration with the Media and Technology Advisory Committee, that focuses on a variety of formats and resources to meet diverse learning needs. Adheres to copyright as well as other laws and guidelines pertaining to the distribution and use of resources
Advocates the principles of intellectual freedom and ethical behavior

3. Planning and implementing for program administration

Works with school staff to design and implement short- and long-range plans to ensure balance among teaching, instructional technology, collaboration, collection development, and program management
Evaluates the school library media program on a continual basis according to accepted standards of quality
Organizes school library media facilities and resources in a manner that supports the mission, goals, and objectives of the school and maximizes intellectual and physical access to resources
Leads in the budgetary process of the school through the Media Advisory Committee to ensure equity of access to instructional materials
Leads the Media Advisory Committee in effective decision making to promote the school library media program
Interacts effectively with students, staff, administration, and the general public to promote and expand the school library media program
Demonstrates professional integrity through ethical behavior
Prepares and submits accurate reports as required
Carries out assigned non-instructional duties and adheres to established laws, policies, rules, and regulations
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor Media Specialist

Physical and Cognitive Requirements:

The major physical and cognitive requirements listed below are applicable to this job classification within Public Schools of Robeson County.

Work in this classification is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

Must be able to physically operate a variety of equipment including computers, copiers, microfiche readers, filmstrip projectors, VCRs, compact discs, etc.
compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data or people
speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving instructions, assignments and/or directions from superiors
read a variety of correspondence, reports, forms, journals,…