Media Specialist - Northside

GRADY COUNTY SCHOOLS; Cairo (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

GRADY COUNTY SCHOOLS in Cairo, Georgia is seeking a Media Specialist to support students and staff by providing media and technology services. The role includes liaising with agencies, communicating goals, and incorporating technology in media management. The ideal candidate must be eligible for a Media Specialist (P-12) Georgia Teaching Certificate and possess strong interpersonal skills and integrity. Responsibilities also include planning, conducting evaluations, and analyzing collections based on curriculum objectives.

Qualifications

• Eligible for a Media Specialist (P-12) Georgia Teaching Certificate or in the process of obtaining a Media degree.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with a diverse population.
• Possess integrity and high standards of ethics.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a liaison between the school and other agencies in regards to media and technology issues.
• Communicates the school’s goals and priorities regarding media programs to the public.
• Incorporates technology into media management functions to minimize routine activities' time.
• Maintains awareness of new developments in technology and informs teachers, administrators, and students.
• Participates in the formation and ensures convening of media committee.
• Recommends media plan, policies and procedures.
• Conducts media plan activities.
• Coordinates annual evaluation of the effectiveness of the media program and activities.
• Maintains circulation and retrieval system.
• Analyzes collection based on curriculum objectives.
• Plans with staff to incorporate resources into instruction.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Principal.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Integrity and high ethics

Education

Media Specialist (P-12) Georgia Teaching Certificate or Media degree

Job description

Preferred Qualifications

• Eligible for a Media Specialist (P-12) Georgia Teaching Certificate or in the process of obtaining a Media degree.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with a diverse population.
• Possess integrity and high standards of ethics.

Primary Function

To support students and staff by providing media and technology services and resources designed to promote intellectual growth.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serves as a liaison between the school and other agencies in regards to media and technology issues.
• Communicates the school’s goals and priorities regarding media programs to the public.
• Incorporates technology into media management functions in order to minimize time required for routine activities and ensure maximum access to resources.
• Maintains awareness of new developments in technology and provides relevant information to teachers, administrators, and students.
• Participates in the formation and ensures convening of media committee.
• Recommends media plan, policies and procedures.
• Conducts media plan activities.
• Coordinates an annual evaluation of the effectiveness of the media program and activities and makes revisions when necessary.
• Maintains circulation and retrieval system.
• Analyzes collection based on curriculum objectives.
• Plans with staff to incorporate resources into instruction.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Principal.