Library Researcher jobs in Aiken, SC

This position is for an opening for the 2024-2025 school year (beginning July 1st).

All Richmond County School District Comprehensive Packages Include:

• Competitive Salary with Annual Increases
• Sick Time
• Holidays Off
• Benefits to Include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Automatic 30K Life Insurance Policy
• State Issued Retirement Program
• Contributions to both Social Security & Retirement

Scheduled Work Year – 10 Months

*All district employees are compensated on a rolling 12-month calendar based on days worked. Physical work days will vary based on the position.

Salary Range: $ 44,367.00 - $88,620.00 / School Year based on education and experience

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The Media Specialist participates as a member of the instructional team, planning with the administrator and teachers to identify select and provide the best resources to meet learner needs. The media specialist must insure a unified media program which is effectively managed, instructional-related and accessible to all. The media specialist fosters literacy competence and ensures teachers/students are effective users of technology.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Coordinates the building media/technology committee.
2. Implements established media policies and standards, principles of Intellectual Freedom,
Internet Acceptable use policies and copyright laws.
3. Manages and insures accessibility to media resources, equipment, and facilities. *
4. Creates and fosters a climate that motivates effective utilization of media facilities, resources,
and services.
5. Collaborates with teachers and students concerning the school website and multimedia uses.*
6. Utilizes current research and methods in the areas of technology and library and information
sources. *
7. Prepares and oversees the library media program budget. *
8. Maintains and enhances professional knowledge in technology and trends in information
literacy. *
9. The employee shall carry out such other and further duties, whether specifically listed
above or not, as are assigned or required by such employee’s supervisor, other
appropriate school personnel, law board policy administrative regulation, department
handbook, as are reasonably necessary to the efficient operation of the school system
and its mission.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS: Proficient in field of library science and in instructional technology.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Masters degree in Library and Information Science.

CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Must have a Georgia Media Specialist certificate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Bending, kneeling, pushing, moving, lifting moderately heavy objects.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: May have to work extra hours and occasional weekends.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,178.00 - $88,620.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Media Specialists Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person