Media Specialist

POSITION:             Media Specialist
EFFECTIVE:          2015-2016 School Year
LOCATION:            Various Locations

NATURE OF WORK:
This is a professional position to meet the instructional goals of the school and school system by delivering instructional programs effectively to ensure student achievement.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Direct and evaluate student learning experiences;
• Provide guidance to students to promote education development and welfare;
• Provide care and protection of school property;
• Supervise student activity on school property; and
• Plan and coordinate the instructional program in accordance with the current curricula.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans instruction that enriches and extends classroom instruction and integrates the Library Media Learning Outcomes;
• Plans collaboratively with faculty to ensure the integration of information literacy skills into all curricular areas;
• Guides students to develop comprehension skills through exposure to a variety of reading material as well as to comprehend, interpret, analyze and evaluate informational sources and literature;
• Teaches SMCPS Network Usage Standards;
• Instructs students in the use of productivity, presentation software, audio/video production, and multimedia productions in the context of content area instruction;
• Provides instruction and demonstration lessons illustrating the appropriate use of technology, appropriate materials, strategies and techniques for effective use of new technologies in various content areas;
• Assists staff as needed in information retrieval, media production, and in the use of electronic resources;
• Assists teachers in individualizing instruction in media outcomes for special populations such as ESL, special education, and gifted/talented;
• Provides in-service instruction on the use of materials, programs and equipment to faculty and staff:  Train staff in the use of computer equipment and implementation procedures to ensure proper maintenance of this equipment;
• Provides in-service instruction in the use of library media materials and equipment;
• Instructs staff in the use of productivity, presentation software, audio/video production, and multimedia productions in the context of content area instruction;
• Continuously updates personal knowledge about new technologies in PDP;
• Collaborates with principals, school improvement teams, and instructional supervisors to plan for the appropriate uses of technology for instruction;
• Supervises supporting clerical and technical staff assigned to the media center;
• Prepares plans for keeping the resources collection and network technology current;
• Compiles a collection development policy based on the St. Mary’s County Library Media Program and site-related data;
• Provides opportunities for the faculty and students to participate in the selection and evaluation of materials on the Library Media Technology Committee;
• Maintains accurate records as required for state, county, and school reports;
• Creates a school library media center climate which encourages students and faculty to take full advantage of its resources;
• Solicits feedback from all users to assist in program evaluation and the continuous improvement of services;
• Provides network assistance for the school-wide network, classroom computers, and computer lab;
• Coordinates the overall implementation of use of computer hardware and software in the school;
• Participates in co-curricular activities;
• Maintains accurate student attendance;
• Assists students with learning activities;
• Takes part in professional development activities;
• Cooperates with students and staff;
• Maintains open lines of communications with students, staff and parents;
• Maintains current lesson plans;
• Serves as primary technology contact; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess professional certification for the appropriate teaching level;
• Demonstrate knowledge of curriculum, instruction, staff development, and assessment process; and
• Possess the ability to relate well with students, colleagues, parents, and staff.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:
Full-time ten-month position.
 
SALARY GRADE RANGE:
The salary for this position will be based on the appropriate position on the licensed professional’s salary schedule (#4).
 
BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY:  EASMC