Media & Information Tech Specialist

Richland County School District One; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland County School District One in South Carolina is seeking a Media Specialist to develop, implement and maintain integrated information technology programs for students and staff. You will work under Principals, supervise Media Assistants, and participate in committees to advance information literacy across the district.

The role requires SC certification as a media specialist, strong collaboration with teachers, and oversight of library/media services and resources.

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively relate to students and staff.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.
• Broad knowledge of materials in all formats.
• Knowledge of curriculum content.
• Leadership and organizational qualities.

Responsibilities

• Serve on professional committees to develop activities, materials and programs for information literacy.
• Support resource sharing with information technology centers and agencies through loan services and electronic communication.
• Involve patrons in selection and evaluation of materials and databases to support learning objectives.
• Provide teachers with information about new materials and technology developments in instructional areas.
• Provide consultative services in selection, purchase, evaluation and use of IT resources.
• Promote literacy and access to information technology center services and resources.

Skills

Student/Staff relations

Co-worker relations

Materials knowledge

Curriculum knowledge

Leadership & organization

Education

South Carolina certification as media specialist

Job description

Richland County School District One in South Carolina is seeking a Media Specialist to develop, implement and maintain integrated information technology programs for students and staff. You will work under Principals, supervise Media Assistants, and participate in committees to advance information literacy across the district.

The role requires SC certification as a media specialist, strong collaboration with teachers, and oversight of library/media services and resources.