Suffolk Public Schools is hiring: Media Specialist in Suffolk

Media Specialist

Position Purpose

The media specialist provides instructional leadership for the teaching of information literacy skills, develops and maintains a school library collection with up-to-date digital and print materials and technology, including curation of openly licensed educational resources, and manages the school library as a flexible, multi-tasked learning environment. Collaborates with school faculty and administrators to develop a program that supports the instructional curriculum.

Essential Functions

• Teach the skills of information location, access, evaluation, media literacy, copyright, fair use, and other initiatives identified by the Curriculum and Instruction department.
• Actively promote reading and the development of good reading habits.
• Maintain the school library’s print, non-print, and electronic collections, and manage circulation of curricular support materials and equipment.
• Collaborate with teachers in planning assignments and providing instruction that supports digital learning, participatory learning, inquiry learning, technology literacies, and information literacy.
• Use National School Library Standards for planning daily instructional activities.
• Perform collection development by selecting, ordering, and updating library resources.
• Introduce new instructional materials and technologies to staff.
• Supervise library assistants and volunteers.
• Plan and direct special projects to support and elevate literacy through guidance and motivational reading initiatives.
• Assist in preparing the school library budget.
• Demonstrate commitment to professional growth.
• Assess student learning and adapt instruction accordingly.
• Support staff and students with computing devices.
• Generate reports related to circulation and budget.
• Prepare reports as requested by leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Notes

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities and is not exhaustive.