Library Media Coordinator

Connections Academy • Durham, NC

15h • Hybrid

About The Position

North Carolina Connections Academy is a public remote charter academy serving students across the state. The school delivers a personalized learning experience through the Connections Academy model, emphasizing strong family partnerships, academic rigor, and equitable access to student support services. The virtual environment allows students to learn flexibly while receiving the guidance and support needed to succeed academically and personally.Accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year. Working remotely or from the Durham office, the North Carolina licensed and certified School Library Media Coordinator leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of a comprehensive media program aligned to state and national standards and the school improvement plan. This role extends beyond traditional library management to serve as a school-wide resource for digital literacy, instruction, and systems development. The coordinator ensures equitable access to high-quality digital resources, supports instructional practices across content areas, and develops practical tools and processes that improve teaching, learning, and data visibility.The ideal candidate operates as a school-wide resource leader, combining literacy expertise, technology integration, and practical problem-solving to support instruction and drive outcomes for both students and staff. The School Library Media Coordinator supports and motivates students and instructional staff through high-quality virtual instruction using Pearson Online Classroom. Through the use of the telephone, internet, and various curriculum and communication tools, they will consult frequently with instructional staff, learning coaches, and students to ensure that each child successfully completes their instructional program.

Requirements

• Valid North Carolina Teaching License with certification and Master’s degree in library science with certification in school library media (with a School Library Media Coordinator 076 license)
• A valid driver’s license or state-issued identification card
• Availability to work full-time teacher shift from 8am - 4pm, Monday through Friday
• Strong interpersonal skills which include the ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff, and community members from diverse backgrounds
• Strong technology skills (especially in Google Suite)
• Demonstrated ability to create a positive, equitable, and student-centered environment
• Customer focused approach
• High degree of flexibility
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness and ability to travel for school-based meetings, training, graduation, field trips, and state testing events (may require overnight travel)
• Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families
• 2-step authentication is required to login to all systems (if given a job offer)

Nice To Haves

• North Carolina residency preferred
• Virtual experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of a virtual media program aligned to state and national standards and the school improvement plan
• Design and maintain a standards-aligned virtual library space that supports the North Carolina Standard Course of Study and provides accessible, inclusive, and engaging resources for all students and staff
• Manage digital resources to ensure equitable, school-wide access to high-quality instructional materials
• Design and implement practical digital systems and tools (e.g., trackers, dashboards, resource hubs) that improve instruction, communication, and data visibility
• Provide training and support to staff on digital tools, instructional technology, and literacy practices
• Deliver digital literacy and/or introductory computer science instruction as assigned
• Support students in research, digital citizenship, and responsible technology use
• Collaborate with teachers to integrate digital literacy across content areas
• Provide targeted literacy support when necessary, partnering with teachers to identify and support struggling readers
• Support instruction through whole group, small group, and 1:1 settings in a virtual environment
• Serve as a homeroom teacher and monitor student progress and engagement
• Maintain grading, communication, and student records in accordance with school expectations
• Support implementation of IEP/504 plans and state testing requirements
• Collaborate daily with staff using digital communication tools and the LMS to support instruction and school initiatives (i.e. Pearson Online Classroom, Google Chat, Gmail, Google Meet, Zoom, etc.)
• Communicate regularly with students and learning coaches to support engagement and course completion (i.e. Google Voice, POC Webmail, LiveLesson, Zoom, etc.)
• Co-lead the Media and Technology Advisory Committee and collaborate with administration and instructional technology staff to strengthen technology integration across the school
• Supervise, support, and evaluate any assigned instructional staff
• Participate in professional development and contribute to school-wide initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned, maintaining compliance with company policy and procedures

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees