High School Media Specialist

205 Day Position

Reports to the Principal

School Year: 2024-2025

Location: Blackville-Hilda High School

Position is open until filled. 

All applicants must have a valid South Carolina Media Special Certificate or anticipate certification prior to the 2024-2025 school year. (Certification Code 60.)

The Media Specialist is responsible for working collaboratively with school administration, staff and faculty to develop a library program that:

• supports grade level curriculum.
• supports literacy instruction and development.
• ensures a media center collection rich in both print and non-print materials. 
• fosters a positive learning environment. 
• supports school and district-wide goals.

Job duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Collaborate with classroom teachers and other staff to develop assignments that are instructionally    sound and include key critical thinking, literacy and social skills, and instructional technology.  
• Provide active learning experiences and opportunities to meet the diverse needs of all students.  
• Promote reading in innovative ways.
• Create and maintain an inviting, safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment. 
• Ensure flexible and equitable access to resources that supports students’ academic and personal learning needs.
• Provide leadership and expertise in the selection, acquisition, evaluation, and organization of information   resources and technologies in all formats.
• Ensure equitable and ethical use of information.
• Encourages staff and students to access library/media center and its resources.
• Plans, develops and encourages selection and purchase of age/interest appropriate literary and media materials in collaboration with students and staff.
• Evaluates continuously the media program and plans ahead for future growth and development with the building administration and teachers.
• Coordinates special events and book fairs in the library. 
• Informs students and staff of available technology/media and assist with its integration in the classroom.
• Attends appropriate staff and departments meetings regularly. 
• Promotes flexible scheduling of large groups, small groups, and individuals to ensure effective use of library media services and materials.
• Conducts orientation lessons for teachers and students.
• Provides materials and instruction in the use of library media center resources into classroom instruction and assignments.
• Plans library promotions, displays and the like to promote library use and the appreciation of literature.
• Maintains a facility that is inviting, attractive, and conducive to learning.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other administrators as designated by the Superintendent. 

References: Please be sure to provide references that can attest to your ability to perform the duties listed in the job description and for the position in which you are applying. References should include, but are not limited to, previous supervisors/managers, colleagues, current or previous instructors, current principal or assistant principal, etc. When providing references please include a current and valid email address for each reference. All applicants must provide 3 references. Immediately upon your application submission, your references will be emailed a reference request.