Media Coordinator

Position: 6-8 Media Coordinator (2025-2026)
POSITION TITLE

Media Coordinator

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Assigned school(s)

SALARY

Media Coordinator salary schedule

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

REPORTS TO

Principal

SUPERVISES

None

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday

WORK HOURS

40

NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR

10

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Media Coordinator is responsible for serving in four interrelated roles within the school:
Leader, Teacher and Instructional Partner, Program Manager, and Information Specialist. In fulfilling these roles, the Media Coordinator is responsible for working collaboratively with school administration and staff to develop a library program that supports the curriculum; provides instructional leadership for the teaching of literacy skills; develops and maintains a media center collection rich in both print and non-print materials; and manages the media center as a flexible, multi-task learning environment.

Via methods including one-on-one consultation, staff development and relevant program planning through collaboration with other system Media Coordinator and the Central Office, the Media Coordinator provides quality media programs to the school and to the school district.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree from and accredited institution in Instructional Technology, Library Science, or related area.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Extensive knowledge of library media terminology and appropriate uses of media and technology to enhance instruction and achievement
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the concepts, principles, and methodologies of teaching and learning
• Knowledge of personnel and marketing terminology
• Considerable knowledge of the current literature, trends, methods and developments in the area of media and instructional technology
• Considerable knowledge of the principles of organization and administration
• General knowledge of the County and School Board policies, procedures and standards regarding primary and secondary education
• General knowledge of the ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional organizations and/or federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations
• General knowledge of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study and Common Core
• Ability to custom-design instruction based upon student achievement data
• Ability to identify and evaluate new and emerging technologies
• Ability to use common audio-visual materials
• Ability to use common office machines and specific computer driven word processing,spreadsheet, Webpage construction, research and file maintenance programs

• Ability to maintain complete and accurate records and statistics and to develop meaningful reports from that information.
• Ability to develop budgets for program expansion and implementation
• Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in Instructional Technology, Library Science or related area
• Experience in public school teaching and library media services
• Any combination of training and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities

CERTIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles
• Current Library and MLS Certification Grades K-12 or qualified to receive applicable certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree from an accredited institution in Library Sciences, Instructional Technology, Public Administration or related field
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience serving as a Media Specialist/ Instructional Technology Resource in a public school or Central Office setting
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience as a public-school teacher
• Certification 078 Media Supervisor
• Spanish Speaking

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assess learning and information needs of students and staff

Plan and work collaboratively with teachers

Instruct students and staff regarding the effective use of ideas and information

Incorporate information literacy into day-to-day instruction

Advocate and promote reading and lifelong learning

Lead in the school's use of instructional technology to enhance learning

Upgrade professional knowledge and skills on a continual basis Work with the principal and school leadership team to provide flexible access to school library media center resources

Create and maintain an environment conducive to learning

Encourage the widest possible use of print and electronic resources and services - within the school library media center, throughout the school, and through remote access

Lead 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 preparing them for 21

PstP century demands and skills

Keep accurate inventories of print, non-print, and technology materials and equipment

Work cooperatively with other libraries and agencies to share…