Program Specialist, Media Services

Summary

Provides direct support to the schools in the development and implementation of curriculum/instructional initiatives related to improvements in K-12 Media Services

Essential Duties

• Assists schools in administering school and centralized media services
• Coordinates  the media services program with programs of all instructional areas
• Supports administrators with instructional and administrative technology as it relates to the media services program and the local school and District level
• Plans orientation, in-service, and staff development activities for media and educational technology instructors (METIs) and teachers
• Works in collaboration with other departments to maximize teacher effectiveness as it relates to the use of the media services program to enhance student achievement
• Assumes responsibility for information regarding copyright law and the development of District-wide policies related to copyright
• Assists with the selection and acquisition of library materials
• Coordinates district-wide implementation of Digital Citizenship training for all school staff and students
• Coordinates the annual Fulton County Schools Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl
• Identifies resources and ensures schools are informed of and utilizing these resources efficiently
• Develops and manages the departmental budget for the district’s library program
• Assists in construction planning for new media centers or renovations of existing media centers
• Responds to requests for information regarding the media services program
• Participates in the selection and activities of the District Level Media Committee
• Advocates for the importance of school libraries and literacy education within the district
• Serves as a liaison between the district and local, state, and national library organizations
• Monitors and addresses concerns/requests to restrict access to materials in the media center
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Required Education

Master's Degree in Library Science or School Media required

Certification/Licensure

S-5 Certification in School Media required

Experience Qualifications

Minimum of three years of experience as a Media Specialist required; Three years supervisory experience preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to assist in developing and implementing school media programs
• Must be able to plan and lead in-service and staff development activities
• Knowledge of current trends and issues in library science and education
• Commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in library services
• Extensive knowledge of Destiny Library Manager Circulation Software
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal skills needed to work effectively with administrators, staff, and community members
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Demands

• Routine physical activity associated with normal office environment