MEDIA SPECIALIST

Position Type:
SCHOOL SUPPORT (INSTRUCTIONAL)/MEDIA SPECIALIST/LIBRARIAN

Date Posted:
5/25/2026

Location:
Sarah Smith Elementary School


POSITION SUMMARY
The Media Specialist works as a collaborator, change agent, and leader to ensure that students and staff are effective users of ideas and information; students are empowered to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information; to instill a love of learning in all students and ensure equitable access to information; and to collaborate with teachers to design and implement instruction, and assess student learning.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION
• Master's degree Library Science advanced degree in Instructional Technology and/or Education required.


CERTIFICATION/LICENSE

• S5 Media Specialist certification or higher is required.
• T5 or higher in a teaching field in addition to Media Specialist certification or S5 (or higher) in Instructional Technology in addition to Media Specialist certification is preferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE
• Experience designing internally and externally facing websites required.
• Classroom teaching experience and/or media specialist experience preferred.
• Experience with Silverlight, AJAX and/or HTML5 is highly preferred.


COMPENSATION:
Salary Grade: T4 Bachelor - T7 Doctorate
Salary Range: Salary Schedules - Atlanta Public Schools
Work Year: 202 Days

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES • Ability to provide the leadership and expertise necessary to ensure that the school library media program is aligned with the mission, goals, and objectives of the school and the school district and is an integral component of the learning/instructional program. • Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite. • Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication. • Working knowledge of full SDLC. • Understand and operate within PM principles. • Working knowledge of SharePoint 2010 functionality at an advanced level in addition to SharePoint Designer, InfoPath, and Visual Studio. • HTML, JavaScript, JQuery, CSS and site templates. • List templates, Master Pages, Page Layouts, SharePoint web parts. • Have in depth prior experience with custom branding SharePoint 2010 sites. • Skilled in designing internal and external user interfaces that support device independent concepts and ideas including tablet and mobile technologies. • Demonstrable knowledge of UI/UX design standards for websites and be proficient in HCI (Human Computer Interaction) practices.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES • Creates an environment where collaboration and creative problem solving thrive (Leader). • Serves as an essential member of the instructional and leadership teams to bring an ongoing commitment to the changing K-12 curriculum, innovative teaching, and staying current on best practices in teaching, learning, and assessment, and embracing and understanding the dynamic role that the integration of technology contributes to student learning (Leader). • Advocates for the school library program to include communication to stakeholders through the school website and newsletters (Leader). • Works with teachers and administrators to build and strengthen connections between student information and research needs, curricular content, learning outcomes, and information resources (Instructional Partner). • Provides and plans professional learning opportunities within the school and district (Instructional Partner). • Provides leadership and expertise in the selection, acquisition, evaluation, and organization of information resources and technologies in all formats, as well as expertise in the ethical use of information (Information Specialist). • Evaluates, promotes, and uses existing and emerging technologies to support teaching and learning, supplement school resources, connect the school with the global learning community, communicate with students and teachers, and provide 24/7 access to library services (information Specialist). • Works collaboratively with members of the learning community to define the school based policies of the school library program, and to guide and direct all activities related to it (Program Administrator). • Assists students in becoming critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information (Teacher). • Develops the school library program vision and mission and implement action plans with measurable goals and objectives (Program Administrator). • Arranges for flexible scheduling of the school library media center to provide student accessibility to staff and resources at point of need (Program Administrator). • Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to work on-site, in-person during regular business hours and as needed. • Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative.


PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS The physical abilities, working conditions and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. In the event of an emergency or situation requiring guidance from Federal, State, or local or school district authorities, the requirements of this position may change temporarily or for the school year to best serve the needs of our students. Vision: Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods. Hearing: Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions. Speech: Ability to be understood in face-to-face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer. Upper Body Mobility: Ability to use hands to grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head. Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 5 or more pounds on a frequent basis. Incumbent may be required to physically restrain parties involved in a conflict. Environmental Requirements: Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors. Mental Requirements: Ability to read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records. Understand how to manage stress. Remote Work Requirements: Additional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities: Ability to be flexible and adapt as needed between various in-person working environments.


The Atlanta Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the position. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.