MEDIA SPECIALIST
At Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, we don’t follow educational trends, we drive them. As we teach our way to the top, we’re also building a team that will help us continue to break new ground in urban education.
CMS is now hiring Media Specialists to engage and make a difference in the lives of our students. In this 10 month position, you’ll work with a diverse group of students in a school district that has been hailed as a “Model for innovation in urban education” by Arne Duncan, the U.S. Secretary of Education. Join us—and help every student, every day, for a better tomorrow. You will provide leadership services to students and teachers, and resources for the implementation of the school media program that serves as an integral part of the instructional process.
Named a “Best Place to Live” by Relocate-America.com, Charlotte offers affordable housing, a variety of outdoor recreational activities, diverse cultural attractions and excellent education. Charlotte was also ranked as the fourth “Happiest City for Young Professionals” by Forbes.com.
Qualifications:
· Master’s degree in Library Science or related field
· Valid North Carolina Media Coordinator Certificate preferred. Applicants must at least be eligible for Media Coordinator licensure.
· 2+ years of Media Center experience preferred
Responsibilities:
· Instructs students and faculty in using and/or producing media to integrate into the curriculum and facilitate the teaching/learning.
· Initiates interaction with students, staff, administration and the general public for purposes of integrating, promoting, and expanding the media program.
· Designs and implements short and long-range plans integrating information and computer skills instruction, literature appreciation, coordination of teacher planning, and collection management and development.
· Establishes and implements procedures for selection, acquisition, cataloging, processing, accessing, and maintaining materials and equipment. Selects acquisitions; prepares, receives, and inspects orders; processes material and places on shelves; files catalog and shelf list cards; maintains card and/or on-line catalog, etc. Weeds collection and makes minor repairs to materials and equipment.
· Organizes and manages the facility and resources integrating school objectives and goals with the media program. Ensures compliance with safety and health requirements.
· Trains and supervises media and student assistants and/or volunteers; assembles materials displays; produces newsletters and disseminates information at faculty meetings.
· Ensures school media center compliance with ADA, copyright laws, selection policies, inventory procedures, state contract guidelines, and school purchase requirements.
· Prepares and administers the school media program budget and related reports.
· Participates on a variety of school committees; attends and participates in professional groups and committees.
Starting Salary: $38,955.80 (pay increases based on years of experience and degree)
Benefits: CMS strives to provide employees with the most competitive benefit package in the industry. Our employees are our greatest resource and we take pride in being able to offer comprehensive and affordable benefits for all of our employees and their families including, but not limited to: PPO Medical Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts, Term and Permanent Universal Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Auto and Home Insurance, Retirement Plans, including 401(k), 403(b) and 457 Plans and Legal Plan.
Primary Contact:
Jacki Summey, PHR
Telephone:
980-343-3961
Email:
jaclyn.summey@cms.k12.nc.us
Web Address:
http://www.cms.k12.nc.us
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In compliance with federal law, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.
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