School Library Media Specialist - Innovate Info Literacy

TrulyHired; Georgetown (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired is seeking a Media Specialist for a Georgetown, South Carolina school. The role focuses on developing a 21st-century school library media program, promoting information literacy, and collaborating with staff to enhance teaching and learning through information resources and technology.

The position requires SC Media Specialist Certification and a degree in a relevant field, with prior experience preferred.

Qualifications

• South Carolina Media Specialist Certification is required.
• A degree in an accredited college or university in an area relevant to the role is required.
• Prior job experience is preferred; alternatives to qualifications may be considered by the district administration

Responsibilities

• Develop a school library media program aligned with 21st century skills and information literacy.
• Create and maintain a welcoming, safe, and accessible school library center.
• Promote reading and information literacy through clubs, programs, and events.
• Instruct students and staff in information literacy, research processes, inquiry, collaboration, and copyright understanding.
• Collaborate with libraries, librarians, and agencies to expand access to resources
• Develop and implement policies for accessibility, operations, and materials handling
• Set annual and long-term goals for the library program aligned with district and school objectives
• Lead staff development on information resources and multimedia technology
• Partner with teachers to integrate resources and instruction into lessons
• Contribute to school improvement and accreditation efforts
• Maintain a curriculum-aligned collection of resources
• Operate automated catalog, circulation, and textbook check-out systems
• Prepare and manage a program budget
• Collect and analyze data to evaluate program effectiveness and report results
• Supervise and evaluate media support staff
• Perform any other related duties as assigned

Education

South Carolina Media Specialist Certification

Degree(s) required and area of major study from an accredited college or university

Job description

TrulyHired is seeking a Media Specialist for a Georgetown, South Carolina school. The role focuses on developing a 21st-century school library media program, promoting information literacy, and collaborating with staff to enhance teaching and learning through information resources and technology.

The position requires SC Media Specialist Certification and a degree in a relevant field, with prior experience preferred.