Library Media Coordinator - NC Connections
Connections Academy · Durham, NC · 1 wk ago
MarketingFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and continuous improvement of a virtual media program aligned to state and national standards and the school improvement plan;
- Design and maintain a standards-aligned virtual library space that supports the North Carolina Standard Course of Study and provides accessible, inclusive, and engaging resources for all students and staff;
- Manage digital resources to ensure equitable, school-wide access to high-quality instructional materials;
- Design and implement practical digital systems and tools (e.g., trackers, dashboards, resource hubs) that improve instruction, communication, and data visibility;
- Provide training and support to staff on digital tools, instructional technology, and literacy practices;
- Deliver digital literacy and/or introductory computer science instruction as assigned;
- Support students in research, digital citizenship, and responsible technology use;
- Collaborate with teachers to integrate digital literacy across content areas;
- Provide targeted literacy support when necessary, partnering with teachers to identify and support struggling readers;
- Serve as a homeroom teacher and monitor student progress and engagement;
- Maintain grading, communication, and student records in accordance with school expectations;
- Support implementation of IEP/504 plans and state testing requirements;
- Collaborate daily with staff using digital communication tools and the LMS to support instruction and school initiatives (i.e. Pearson Online Classroom, Google Chat, Gmail, Google Meet, Zoom, etc.);
- Communicate regularly with students and learning coaches to support engagement and course completion (i.e. Google Voice, POC Webmail, LiveLesson, Zoom, etc.);
- Co-lead the Media and Technology Advisory Committee and collaborate with administration and instructional technology staff to strengthen technology integration across the school;
- Supervise, support, and evaluate any assigned instructional staff;
- Participate in professional development and contribute to school-wide initiatives;
- Perform other duties as assigned, maintaining compliance with company policy and procedures;
Requirements
- Valid North Carolina Teaching License with certification and Master’s degree in library science with certification in school library media (with a School Library Media Coordinator 076 license).
- North Carolina residency preferred.
- A valid driver’s license or state-issued identification card.
- Availability to work full-time teacher shift from 8am - 4pm, Monday through Friday.
- Strong interpersonal skills which include the ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff, and community members from diverse backgrounds.
- Strong technology skills (especially in Google Suite).
- Virtual experience preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to create a positive, equitable, and student-centered environment.
- Customer focused approach.
- High degree of flexibility.
- Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness and ability to travel for school-based meetings, training, graduation, field trips, and state testing events (may require overnight travel).
- Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families.