Media Specialist; Anticipated

Thank you for your interest in our Media Specialist position

Job Summary: The Media Specialist is a vital and supportive member of the PCSD team, working collaboratively with educators, support staff, and administration to achieve the shared goal of ensuring all students receive the education they need to succeed both today and tomorrow. This role is performed within a school environment, overseen by the school principal, where teamwork and dedication to student success are paramount.

All staff are expected to fully adhere to the ethical standards set forth by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, continuously demonstrating a strong understanding of the tasks and responsibilities their roles require. Moreover, they must embody the core belief that every action we take is driven by a commitment to the best interests of our students.

• Position Title: Media Specialist
• Salary
  
  Schedule:
  
  State Based Plus Local Supplement
• Department: School
• Job Code: 144000
• Reports To: Principal
• Work Schedule: 190 days/8 hr.
• Grade/Level: N/A
• FLSA: Exempt

Plan, develop, coordinate, and align the instructional programs of the school media center with the school curriculum. Enhance the educational process by providing a wide variety and selection of library material and equipment that would meet the diverse learning needs of the students. Demonstrated knowledge of school curriculum and teaching strategies. Knowledge of media related computer hardware and software. Plan, use and facilitate student use of computer and audiovisual hardware and software in the media center.

Physical Demands:

Classroom Environment

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard

Hearing and speaking to exchange information

Seeing to read a variety of materials

Sitting for extended periods of time

Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to file materials

A Georgia Teaching Certificate in assigned teaching field as required by the Professional Standards Commission or bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university and completion of a library media teacher services program or a bachelor’s degree in Media Specialist

Three (3) years of successful teaching experience

The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

• It is the policy of the Paulding County School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service.
• Vacancies posted for a minimum of ten (10) calendar days.
  
  Emergency vacancies posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days.
• The Paulding County School District uses the E-Verify system to verify eligibility for employment in the United States.

Applicants will be selected for interview. Please do not contact local schools.