MEDIA SPECIALIST

Koontz Elementary School; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Koontz Elementary School is seeking a Media Specialist to lead the school media center, promote literacy, and support students and staff with research and educational resources.

The role includes organizing materials, facilitating access to digital resources, and creating an inviting environment that encourages reading and learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Experience in a school library or media center is desirable.
• Strong organization and cataloging skills.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily media center operations and maintain the library collection.
• Acquire and manage books, digital resources, and materials for curricula and student interests.
• Develop programs to promote reading and literacy; organize clubs, challenges, and author visits.
• Assist students and staff with research using databases and online tools.

Skills

Media center management

Resource management

Literacy promotion

Research support

Instructional support

Digital resources

Technology integration

Professional development

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Rowan-Salisbury Schools Koontz Elementary School - Salisbury, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

A media specialist plays a vital role in fostering a love for reading, supporting academic research, and managing the school's library resources.

Job Title:Media Specialist

Job Summary:The Media Specialist is responsible for managing the school media center, promoting literacy, and supporting students and staff with research and educational resources. This role involves organizing materials, facilitating access to digital resources, and creating an inviting environment that encourages reading and learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Media Center Management:Oversee the daily operations of the media center, including cataloging, organizing, and maintaining the library collection.
• Resource Management:Acquire and manage books, periodicals, digital resources, and other materials to support the curriculum and student interests.
• Literacy Promotion:Develop and implement programs and activities to promote reading and literacy among students. Organize book clubs, reading challenges, and author visits.
• Research Support:Assist students and staff with research needs, including guiding them in the use of library resources, databases, and online research tools.
• Instructional Support:Collaborate with teachers to integrate library resources into the curriculum. Develop and deliver lessons.
• Digital Resource Management:Manage the library's digital resources, including e-books, databases, and online subscriptions. Ensure students and staff have access to these resources and provide training on their use.
• Media Center Environment:Create a welcoming and inclusive environment that encourages students to use the media center for reading, studying, and research. Design and maintain attractive displays and bulletin boards.
• Technology Integration:Stay updated on new technologies and integrate them into the library’s services. Provide training and support for using media center technology and digital resources.
• Professional Development:Stay current with trends in library science, education, and technology. Participate in professional development opportunities and attend relevant conferences and workshops.

MEDIA SPECIALIST

Rowan-Salisbury Schools Koontz Elementary School - Salisbury, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in North Carolina School Jobs , and Rowan-Salisbury School System

Job Details

Job ID: 4775282
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

A media specialist plays a vital role in fostering a love for reading, supporting academic research, and managing the school's library resources.

Job Title:Media Specialist

Job Summary:The Media Specialist is responsible for managing the school media center, promoting literacy, and supporting students and staff with research and educational resources. This role involves organizing materials, facilitating access to digital resources, and creating an inviting environment that encourages reading and learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Media Center Management:Oversee the daily operations of the media center, including cataloging, organizing, and maintaining the library collection.
• Resource Management:Acquire and manage books, periodicals, digital resources, and other materials to support the curriculum and student interests.
• Literacy Promotion:Develop and implement programs and activities to promote reading and literacy among students. Organize book clubs, reading challenges, and author visits.
• Research Support:Assist students and staff with research needs, including guiding them in the use of library resources, databases, and online research tools.
• Instructional Support:Collaborate with teachers to integrate library resources into the curriculum. Develop and deliver lessons.
• Digital Resource Management:Manage the library's digital resources, including e-books, databases, and online subscriptions. Ensure students and staff have access to these resources and provide training on their use.
• Media Center Environment:Create a welcoming and inclusive environment that encourages students to use the media center for reading, studying, and research. Design and maintain attractive displays and bulletin boards.
• Technology Integration:Stay updated on new technologies and integrate them into the library’s services. Provide training and support for using media center technology and digital resources.
• Professional Development:Stay current with trends in library science, education, and technology. Participate in professional development opportunities and attend relevant conferences and workshops.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $48,000 to $59,000 Per Year
Job Categories:

Student Services > Educational Technology

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Ashley Duggins , Director of Talent Acquisition
• Email: [e-mail]

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