Media Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION: To provide the faculty and students with an enriched school library environment in support of student learning by using a multitude of resources and experiences for students that will enhance the curriculum, invite intellectual growth and develop productive use of leisure time. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities. Develops and implements the school library program which is applicable and related to educational goals and objectives. Manage and facilitate distribution, collection, and maintenance of technology devices for teachers and students. Initiate contact repairs for broken/malfunctioning devices with vendors. Assist with troubleshooting of devices school-wide. Utilize technology to plan and provide instruction and facilitate student learning. Models best practices for regular analysis of the school library collection as well as Board policies for school library collection development. Models and advises on the ethical use of technology and information resources for students and staff. Manages and coordinates inventory of library materials, textbooks, and digital devices as assigned. Seeks grants and other funding opportunities to enhance school library services. Supervises and promotes library activities. Assists students and faculty by cooperating with other schools and local public libraries. Maximizes library media center functions through the use of clerical help, student assistants and volunteers when available. Initiates contact with faculty and students in promoting and providing library services, resources and guidance. Actively participates in and works with other school personnel in the inventory and selection of books, equipment and other library materials that provide the student with the best learning opportunities. Participates in and supports professional development activities including staff meetings and in-service and staff development activities as required or assigned. Performs technical responsibilities required to provide exemplary library service as part of an effective and successful educational facility. Provides input and assistance to other school personnel by actively participating in department, faculty, curriculum and special meetings. Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters in accordance with state and federal law. Models and maintains high ethical standards. Demonstrates initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities. Maintains expertise in assigned areas to fulfill project goals and objectives. Completes training programs offered to increase skill and proficiency related to assignment. Supervises and/or assists with extracurricular and co-curricular activities as assigned. Serves on school/system committees as required or appropriate. Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for improvement. Responds to inquiries and requests in a timely and positive manner. Maintains and submits required reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner. Properly cares for equipment and material resources of the school system. Uses collaboration skills to work as a productive team member. Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local laws. Any and other essential functions assigned by the Superintendent or designee. Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university Valid Alabama school librarian certificate. Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama statutes and State Board of Education regulations