Media Coordinator (School Librarian)

Richmond County Schools•Rockingham, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

In North Carolina, the school's library media coordinator may be identified by a variety of titles, such as librarian, library teacher, or media specialist. The official title for certification purposes is school library media coordinator, and this position is considered a teaching certification. This individual provides 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.

Requirements

Job related experience is required.
Media Coordinator “A” level teaching license, bachelor’s degree in media , or 18 graduate semester hours applicable toward a school media coordinator program.
Maintain Licensure & CEUs
Employment will require an extensive background check.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of pre-K - 12 curriculum.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of technology resources and systems.

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 life-long learning
Leads in the school's use of instructional technology to enhance learning
Upgrades professional knowledge and skills on a continual basis
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, nonprint, 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
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