Media Coordinator 2025-2026 School Year

Stanly County Schools • Albemarle, NC

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About The Position

The Media Coordinator will 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. Coordinates and directs the activities of school library media support personnel including library media assistants, technical assistants, student assistants, and volunteers.

Requirements

• Considerable knowledge of library media terminology and appropriate uses of media and technology to enhance instruction and achievement.
• Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students.
• Ability to identify and evaluate new and emerging technologies.
• Ability to use common audiovisual materials, common office machines and common computer programs.
• Ability to use library automation programs.
• Ability to maintain complete and accurate records and statistics.
• Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively in order to gather, convey or exchange information including giving instructions, assignments or directions to subordinates or assistants.
• Master’s Degree in library science.
• Must hold or have the ability to attain a current valid Media Coordinator license.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Adheres to copyright as well as other laws and guidelines pertaining to the distribution and use of resources.
• 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.
• 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.
• Interacts effectively with students, staff, administration, and the general public to promote and expand the school library media program.
• Performs other related work as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time