Media Specialist (2026-2027 SY), Bethlehem Elementary

Position Title:

Media Specialist Division:

Information Services and School Reports To:

Principal FLSA Status:

Exempt Salary Schedule:

Teacher Work Days:

190

Essential Duties:

Provide leadership and plan collaboratively for the use of information resources and needs. Administer and maintain a center and program that fosters a positive learning environment. Ensure effective organization and accessibility of the center and resources. Select and order resources consistent with system policies and school curriculum needs. Plan collaboratively with teachers to integrate literature, resources and information literacy skills into the curriculum. Develop and provide instructional opportunities with information technologies for staff and students. Collaborate with teachers and students in materials production. Assist students and staff with production using multimedia technologies. Use appropriate instructional technology and a variety of research-based instructional strategies and resources, effectively to enhance student learning. Promote the effective use of information technologies in learning and teaching. Maintain a media collection that is diverse in format and content to support the needs of a wide variety of students. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

Hold or be eligible for a minimum of an S-5 (Masters) level certificate in Media. Ability to maintain highly confidential information professionally. Ability to work well with students, parents, staff, and the community. Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation. Must abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators. Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work. Ability to be present at the physical worksite. Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting. Must perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds. Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations. Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.