Media Specialist

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Media Specialist

Date Posted:
6/4/2026

Location:
Poplar Road Elementary School

Date Available:
06/13/2026
POSITION TITLE: MEDIA SPECIALIST - Poplar Road Elementary School
190 Days
FOR 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Operate and supervise the media center operation. Evaluate, select, and requisition new media materials. Assist teachers in the selection of books and other instructional materials and make media materials available to supplement the instructional program. Inform teachers and other staff members concerning new materials. Maintain a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all materials and instruct teachers and students on the use of the system. Arrange for the loan of materials of interest or useful to teachers. Work with teachers in planning assignments likely to lead to extended use of media resources. Promote appropriate conduct of students using the media center facilities. Help students develop habits of independent reference work and to develop skills in the use of reference materials in relation to planned assignments. Counsel with and give reading guidance to students who have special reading problems or unusual intellectual interests. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Purge obsolete and worn materials from the collections. Prepare and administer the media center budget. Participate actively in library and other educational and professional associations on the local, regional, state, and national levels. Maintain satisfactory attendance defined by the system or local school handbook. Comply with the conditions stated in the contract of employment. Comply with the federal, state, and local board of education requirements for the development of educationally appropriate instruction. Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required. Assist the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and work cooperatively with all staff members in attaining school goals and objectives. Participate as required in the appropriate state annual evaluation process. Perform such other duties as may be required by the school principal.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, OR TRAINING:
Master's degree from an Accredited College or University and state-required certification.


REQUIRED SKILLS:
Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and implement the various programs and support services associated with a comprehensive media center.


REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
Successful teaching and library/media experience or training through an approved media specialist program.

The Coweta County Board of Education reserves the right to accept equivalent
qualifications as the Board may deem appropriate and acceptable.
The Coweta County School System does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color,
national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.