JOB DESCRIPTION: Media Coordinator

POSITION: Media Coordinator

                     *In North Carolina, the library media coordinator may be identified by a variety of titles, such as librarian, 

                       library teacher or media coordinator.

REPORTS TO: Principal and Media Supervisor

SALARY: State Salary Schedule commensurate with degree, certification and experience

SUPERVISES: Coordinates and directs the activities of school library media support personnel including library media assistants, technical assistants, student assistants, and volunteers.

NATURE OF WORK: 

To provide the leadership and instructional resources and services for implementation of a school library media program that serves as an integral part of a student-centered educational process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Additional Duties may be assigned.

Planning and implementing for teaching and learning

• Assesses learning and information needs of students and staff 
• Plans and works collaboratively with teachers 
• Instructs students and staff in the effective use of ideas and information 
• Incorporates information literacy into day-to-day instruction 
• Advocates and promotes reading and lifelong learning 
• Leads in the school's use of instructional technology to enhance learning 
• Upgrades professional knowledge and skills on a continual basis 

Planning and implementing for information access, evaluation and use.

• Works with the principal and school leadership team to provide flexible access to school library media center resources 
• Creates and maintains an environment conducive to learning 
• Encourages the widest possible use of print and electronic resources and services__within the school library media center, throughout the school, and through remote access 
• Leads teachers, technology staff, and students in a collaborative process to select and evaluate resources that address curricular needs and learning goals of students and teachers in the information age 
• Keeps accurate inventories of print, non print, and technology materials and equipment 
• Works cooperatively with other libraries and agencies to share resources that enhance teaching and learning 
• Implements an ongoing collection development and evaluation process, in collaboration with the Media and Technology Advisory Committee that focuses on a variety of formats and resources to meet diverse learning needs. 
• Adheres to copyright as well as other laws and guidelines pertaining to the distribution and use of resources 
• Advocates the principles of intellectual freedom and ethical behavior 

Planning and implementing for program administration

• Works with school staff to design and implement short- and long-range plans to ensure balance among teaching, instructional technology, collaboration, collection development, and program management 
• Evaluates the school library media program on a continual basis according to accepted standards of quality 
• Organizes school library media facilities and resources in a manner that supports the mission, goals, and objectives of the school and maximizes intellectual and physical access to resources 
• Leads in the budgetary process of the school through the Media and Technology Advisory Committee to ensure equity of access to instructional materials= 
• Leads the Media and Technology Advisory Committee in effective decision making to promote the school library media program 
• Interacts effectively with students, staff, administration, and the general public to promote and expand the school library media program. 
• Demonstrates professional integrity through ethical behavior 
• Prepares and submits accurate reports as required 
• Carries out assigned non-instructional duties and adheres to established laws, policies, rules, and regulations 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Language Skills - Ability to read, analyze and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, parents and the general public.

Mathematical Skills - Ability to work with methods related to budgeting, student accounting, personnel and technology.

Reasoning Ability - Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Other - Ability to apply knowledge of current issues and trends in special education. Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with students, staff and the community. The ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and use fingers, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. Specific visual abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception. Occasionally the employee will lift up to 50 lbs. such as to lift files and paper.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• The candidate must have a master's degree in library science. 
• Classroom experience is preferred. 
• The candidate must be able to effectively communicate orally and in written form, possess basic skills in the areas of mathematics, science, world affairs, and educational technology. 
• The candidate must possess social skills to be able to communicate, to mingle, and communicate with all school publics. 

This specification has been designated to represent the general nature and level of work found in positions in this class. As such, it is not intended to contain all of the duties and qualifications required of an employee in a single position (job). Consequently, it is not to be perceived as a position (job) description or as identification of essential functions as required by ADA

EVALUATION:

Performance in this position will be evaluated regularly by the supervisor in accordance with Board Policy.