Houston County schools is hiring: Media Specialist (PHS) in Perry

Houston County Board of Education

Job Description

Certified Positions

Job Title: Media Specialist Job Code: 440

Department/Location: School FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Principal Date: November 8, 2005

Summary: Ensures a unified media program which is effectively managed, instructionally-related, and accessible to all in support of the system’s mission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Coordinates the building media committee.
2. Implements media policies and standards.
3. Recommends building media policies and implementation procedures in line with system policies and procedures.
4. Plans the school media program with guidance from the building media committee.
5. Participates in curriculum development and implementation.
6. Serves on curriculum and textbook committees.
7. Assists teachers in designing and developing instructional materials.
8. Recommends media and technology based on the needs of the instructional program and the individual users.
9. Plans with the instructional staff to integrate media skills instruction with classroom content.
10. Complies with school, system, and state administrative regulations and Board of Education policies; ensures adherence to the Code of Ethics for Educators in Georgia, as established by the Professional Standards Commission.
11. Manages and ensures accessibility to media resources, equipment, and facilities.
12. Selects media based on the unique needs of the instructional program and the individual users.
13. Coordinates the acquisition, processing, organization, circulation, maintenance, and inventory of resources.
14. Incorporates technology into media management functions in order to minimize time required for routine activities and ensure maximum access to resources.
15. Evaluates media services with administrative and instructional staff and modifies as appropriate.
16. Informs users of media center services and resources.
17. Creates and fosters a climate that motivates effective utilization of media facilities, resources, and services.
18. Maintains awareness of new developments in technology and provides relevant information to teachers and administrators.
19. Plans and provides media and technology-related staff development activities for teachers.
20. Implements and evaluates the utilization of instructional innovations and related educational technology.
21. Assists students and teachers in using new technologies.
22. Seeks opportunities to increase professional skills through reading, study, and staff development activities.
23. Participates in professional media and educational organizations.
24. Informs the principal about media program objectives, needs, and outcomes.
25. Assists the media coordinator or system media contact person in planning system-wide and building media program development.
26. Develops media budget proposals based on recommendations of the building media committee.
27. Cooperates with other information and education agencies and provides access to resources available through other local agencies or individuals by maintaining a community resource file.
28. Adheres to federal copyright law/guidelines and system policy.
29. Provides non-state supplied instructional materials in accord with the federal copyright law/guidelines and the system policy.
30. Erases state-provided video programs as directed by Division of Instructional Media Services and other programs in accord with copyright guidelines for off-air recording.
31. Coordinates copyright clearance, when requested and available, with the person designated in the systems’ instructional media and equipment policy.
32. Assists in the development and maintenance of school web pages.
33. Assumes any other duties assigned by the Principal.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Education and/or Experience: Must have a certificate at the Master’s level in the field, Media Specialist, at time of application. Advance degree a plus. Five years of professional teaching in a classroom setting preferred.
2. Certificate or License Required: Must have a valid Georgia clear-renewable Media Specialist certificate at the time of application.
3. Language Skills: Must have the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Must have the ability to write simple correspondence and to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students and parents.
4. Mathematical Skills: Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole number, common fractions, and decimals. Must have the ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
5. Reasoning Ability: Must have the ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Must have the ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
6. Technical Ability: Must have considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office Products. Must have expertise in the technologies related to educational media services.
7. Customer Service Skills: Must be capable of interacting effectively with administrators, teachers, staff members, students, parents, and the general public using tactful and helpful customer service.

Professional Requirements: Must serve as a role model to students. Desirable personal characteristics are required. Appropriate dress and grooming consistent with established standards required. Must be at work on time. Must meet attendance standards. Must conduct activities safely.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, and lift. Occasionally, the employee must crouch or kneel. The employee must be able to exert or lift up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Confidential Data Exposure: The nature of this position entails exposure to confidential data. Confidentiality must be held regarding financial and personal information.

Prepared By: Rosemary Culpepper & David Carpenter Date: October 18, 2005

Approved By: Board of Education Date: December 10, 2005

Revision Dates: 12-10-05; 2-10-11