Coordinator, Media​/

Coordinator, Media / 25‑26 – Charlotte‑Mecklenburg Schools

Provides leadership, professional development and teaching in support of all students. Focus is on instructional resources and services for implementation of a school library media program that serves an integral part of a student‑centered educational process and helps prepare students for a globally competitive world.

• Align teaching with the NC Standard Course of Study and the NC Information and Technology Skills
• Model, coach and collaborate with teachers on inquiry, problem‑based learning, digital citizenship, literacy, evaluation of resources and research process
• Empower students as readers/writers, creators and innovators in a welcoming, collaborative and personalized learning environment
• Build instructional and community partnerships to enhance teaching and learning
• Plan and facilitate personalized professional development in literacy, digital learning, personalized learning and resource access
• Model data‑driven decision making under the guidance of school leadership, continuously improving use of technology and library media programs
• Work closely with school leadership and professional learning communities (PLCs) to encourage data‑driven decision making supporting student achievement and growth
• Collaborate with school leadership to design and implement long‑range plans balancing teaching, literacy, digital learning, collaboration, collection development, and program management
• Develop a vision for implementation of the Digital Learning Plan and the NC Digital Learning competencies for the school
• Organize the media center and resources to support the school’s mission, goals and objectives and maximize intellectual and physical access
• Implement an ongoing collection development and evaluation process using data in collaboration with the Media and Technology Advisory Committee, focusing on diverse formats and resources that meet learning needs
• Advocate the principles of intellectual freedom, copyright and digital citizenship
• Serve on leadership teams such as School Leadership, Instructional Leadership Team and the Media and Technology Advisory Committee
• Lead, with the principal, in the ongoing evaluation of the effectiveness of the school’s digital learning media programs
• Collaborate and/or lead additional projects as directed by the principal
• Prepare and submit accurate reports for the NC Digital Learning Materials Inventory (NCDLMI) as directed
• Perform related duties as assigned

• Master’s degree in Library Science

• Licensed by NCDPI as a school library media coordinator (076)

• Knowledge of curriculum development, management, technology integration and leadership
• Knowledge of K‑12 curriculum including NC Essential Standards and AASL Standards for the 21st Century Learner
• Knowledge of current trends, methods and developments in school media and instructional technology, online and blended learning, pedagogy and strategies
• Knowledge of library media terminology and appropriate use of media/technology to enhance instruction and achievement
• Knowledge of the principles of organization and administration
• Knowledge of policies, procedures and standards regarding education
• Knowledge of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study
• Ability to custom‑design instruction based upon student achievement data
• Ability to identify and evaluate new and emerging technologies
• Ability to maintain complete and accurate records and statistics and develop meaningful reports from that information
• Ability to develop budgets for program implementation
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by work assignments
• Demonstrated knowledge of technology tools and software programs, including cloud‑based solutions
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements in local, state and federal policies and statutes
• Demonstrates professional integrity through ethical behavior

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Marketing and Sales

Industry: Primary and Secondary Education, Education Administration Programs, and Government Administration