Media Specialist

Media Specialist Full Time — Decatur, GA, US Mission: DeKalb Preparatory Academy is the diverse community where teachers, children, parents, and leaders learn together. Students cultivate knowledge and learn to think critically and act collaboratively and compassionately. Our experiential curriculum intertwines sciences, humanities, and the arts to prepare children to shape our world. We believe in our responsibility to partner with parents, creating an ideal environment in which students will have the opportunity to: Strive for academic excellence Prepare to succeed in a global environment Provide service to a growing community Participate in character education, developing a respect for others through exemplary mentorship Experience cooperative educational communities in all content areas from fine arts to technology Develop into lifelong learners Job Description: Monitor and manage the library space to ensure open access to facilities and resources for students. Collaborate with teachers to integrate literacy and technology tools into the curriculum through planning and delivery of instruction. Curate a relevant collection of books, digital media, and research materials that support student learning and information literacy. Administer library operations, including circulation, budgeting, purchasing new materials, and maintaining an up-to-date collection. Promote reading and information literacy by organizing clubs and activities, providing both formal and informal instruction. Serve as an instructional partner by assisting with educational technologies in the classroom to enhance student learning outcomes. Manage library resources effectively so they are organized and processed efficiently, making them accessible for students and staff. Oversee administrative tasks such as webmaster duties, media production responsibilities, and bookkeeping tasks when necessary. Remain abreast of educational trends in technology integration as well as professional best practices for continuous improvement of services offered. Identify problems and resolve moderately complex issues as they arise. Make minor modifications to processes to enhance the performance of the department as appropriate. Ensure that all activities are conducted in compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures. Perform additional duties as assigned. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. Employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, and/or reach. Employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Minimum Qualifications License and Certification Qualifications: Georgia Library/Media Certification required. Education Qualifications: Master’s degree in library media or advanced degree with media certification required. Experience Qualifications: Classroom teaching experience preferred. Skills Qualifications Knowledge of library media, instructional/information technology, and curriculum; ability to work and communicate effectively with students, staff, and the community; demonstrated skills in oral and written communication; demonstrated skills in organization and problem solving; and ability to act as a representative of DeKalb Preparatory Academy. Benefits 100% employer paid health, dental and vision insurance Employer contribution into TRSGA retirement program for employee Competitive salary range Paid vacation/sick leave #J-18808-Ljbffr