Media Specialist

Colleton County School District; Walterboro (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Colleton County School District in Walterboro, SC seeks a full-time Media Specialist to manage library resources, support student research, and collaborate with teachers to integrate information literacy across the curriculum. The ideal candidate holds valid South Carolina teaching certification in media specialist and demonstrates strong classroom management.

Responsibilities include planning and delivering instruction, maintaining records, supervising aides, and providing access to media

Qualifications

• Must have valid South Carolina teaching certification in media specialist.

Responsibilities

• Instructs and directs activities of students to provide a well-organized classroom environment.
• Plans a program of study that meets individual needs and abilities of students.
• Maintains accurate records as required by policy and regulation.
• Assists administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct.

Skills

Media literacy

Classroom management

Collaboration with teachers

Education

SC teaching certification - media specialist

Job description

Colleton County School District Colleton County School District - Watterboro, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

Media Specialist

Colleton County School District Colleton County School District - Watterboro, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in CERRA-SC

Job Details

Job ID: 5851923
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Aug 07, 2026 1:08 PM (UTC)

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE
Under occasional supervision, performs specialized work in instructing and directing the activities of students in assigned class to provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning classroom environment. Reports to the assigned school principal.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Meets and instructs assigned classed in the locations and at the times designated.
Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, and in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to communicate these objectives to students.
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
Strives to implement, by instruction and action, the district's philosophy of educational and instructional goals and objectives.
Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested under reasonable terms.
Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and evaluates their job performance cooperatively with department heads.
Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
Performs related duties as required.
Qualifications
Must have valid South Carolina teaching certification in media specialist.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Student Services > Librarian/Media Specialist

Contact Information

• Wilsey Hamilton
• 500 Forest Circle
• Watterboro, South Carolina 29486
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]