Coordinator, Media (26-27)

Essential Duties

• Aligns teaching with the NC Standard Course of Study and the NC Information and Technology Skills Models
• Coaches and collaborates with teachers on inquiry problem-based learning, digital citizenship, literacy, evaluation of resources and research process
• Empowers students as reader/writers, creators and innovators in a welcoming, collaborative, and personalized learning environment
• Buils instructional and community partnerships to enhance teaching and learning
• Plans and facilitates personalized professional development in the areas of literacy, digital learning, personalized learning and resource access
• Models data-driven decision making under the guidance of school leadership, continuously seeking opportunities to improve teaching and learning with technology and library media programs in the school
• Works closely with school leadership and professional learning communities (PLCs) to encourage use of data-driven decision making in support of student achievement and growth
• Works with school leadership to design and implement long range plans to ensure balance among teaching, literacy, digital learning, collaboration, print/digital collection development, and program management
• Works with school leadership to develop a vision for implementation of the Digital Learning Plan and the NC Digital Learning competencies for the school
• Organizes the media center and resources in a manner that supports the mission, goals, and objectives of the school and maximizes intellectual and physical access to resources
• Implements an ongoing collection development and evaluation process using data, in collaboration with the Media and Technology Advisory Committee, focusing on a variety of formats and resources to meet diverse learning needs
• Advocates the principles of intellectual freedom, copyright and digital citizenship
• Serves on the leadership team(s) such as School Leadership, Instructional Leadership Team and the Media and Technology Advisory Committee
• Leads, with the principal, in the ongoing evaluation of the effectiveness of the school's digital learning media programs
• Collaborates and/or takes the lead on additional projects as directed by the principal
• Prepares and submits accurate reports for the NC Digital Learning Materials Inventory (NCDLMI) as directed

Education And Experience

• Minimum Master's degree in Library Science
• Licensed by NCDPI as a school library media coordinator (076)

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of curriculum development, management, technology integration and leadership
• Knowledge of K-12 curriculum including North Carolina Essential Standards, and the American Association of School Librarians Standards for the 21st Century Learner
• Knowledge of current trends, methods and developments in the school media and instructional technology profession and online and blended learning as related to teaching and learning pedagogy and strategies
• Knowledge of library media terminology and appropriate uses of media and 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 to develop meaningful reports from that information
• Ability to develop budgets from program implementation
• Ability to effectively communicate and express ideas orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments
• Demonstrate considerable knowledge of technology tools and software programs including cloud based solutions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignment
• Comply with confidentiality requirements in local, state and federal policies and statutes
• Demonstrates professional integrity through ethical behavior

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