Media Specialist - Bates Middle

TrulyHired; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumter School District is seeking a qualified Media Specialist to oversee and enhance the school library program. The role involves evaluating and requisitioning new media, assisting teachers with instructional resources, and guiding students in effective use of reference materials and the library cataloging system.

The successful candidate will hold SC certification as a Media Specialist (or approved alternative) and will collaborate with faculty to expand media-centered learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must hold South Carolina Media Specialist certification or approved alternative per SC Department of Education.
• Operates and supervises the school library assigned.
• Instructs teachers and students on library cataloging system use.

Responsibilities

• Operates and supervises the library to which assigned.
• Evaluates, selects, and requisitions new media materials.
• Assists teachers in selecting books and materials to supplement instruction.
• Maintains cataloging system for all library materials and teaches use of the system.
• Coordinates interlibrary loan of materials of interest or use to teachers.
• Collaborates with teachers on assignments to maximize media center resources.
• Promotes appropriate conduct of students in the media center.
• Supports students in developing independent reference work and using reference materials.

Education

South Carolina Media Specialist Certification

Alternative certification approved by SC Department of Education

Job description

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS: South Carolina certification as Media Specialist. Candidates eligible for alternative certification as approved by the South Carolina Department of Education will be considered. Operates and supervises the library to which assigned. Evaluates, selects, and requisitions new media materials. Assists teachers in the selection of books and other instructional materials, and makes media center materials available to supplement the instructional program. Maintains a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all library materials, and instructs teachers and students on use of the system. Arranges for interlibrary loan of materials of interest or use to teachers. Works with teachers in planning those assignments likely to lead to extended use of media center resources. Promotes appropriate conduct of students using media center facilities. Helps students to develop habits of independent reference work and to develop skill in the use of reference materials in relation to planned assignments. Arranges frequently changing book-related displays and exhibits likely to interest the media center patrons. Supervises media clerk in the performance of duties. Participates actively in library and other educational and professional associations on the local, regional, state and national level. Performs all other duties as assigned.

TERMS

195 days. Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Sumter School District is an equal opportunity employer.