Library Media Specialist

Primary Responsibilities

• Supports student achievement through the development and curation of instructional materials.
• Develop guided notes aligned directly to Edmentum Courseware lessons and instructional content.
• Create student practice sets that mirror Edmentum mastery assessment formats and expectations.
• Design intervention resources, including graphic organizers, vocabulary supports, scaffolded assignments, and differentiated learning tools.
• Develop and maintain IXL Skill Plan resources aligned to identified student skill gaps and academic intervention priorities.
• Create EOC preparation materials, including practice assessments, released test items, study guides, and review resources.
• Ensure all instructional resources align with North Carolina Standard Course of Study requirements and school curriculum expectations.
• Collaborates with instructional staff to address student learning needs.
• Meet regularly with RCA teachers to identify instructional resource needs and academic support priorities.
• Gather teacher feedback regarding the effectiveness of instructional materials and make revisions as needed.
• Respond to urgent instructional support requests and provide same-day materials when necessary.
• Partner with the ITF to identify academic trends and prioritize resource development based on student performance data.
• Utilizes student performance data to drive instructional resource development.
• Review daily and weekly data provided by the ITF regarding Edmentum performance, IXL Trouble Spots, intervention needs, and EOC readiness.
• Identify patterns of student struggle and proactively create materials targeting high-need content areas.
• Prioritize development of resources for courses, units, and standards demonstrating the greatest student performance concerns.
• Support intervention planning through the creation of targeted academic support tools.
• Maintains an organized instructional materials library.
• Organize instructional materials by subject, standard, Edmentum unit, and intervention category.
• Maintain digital resource libraries within Microsoft Teams, shared drives, and other designated platforms.
• Ensure materials are accessible to both virtual and in-person students and teachers.
• Maintain print-ready versions of instructional resources for daily classroom use.
• Develop and maintain a master index of available resources to support efficient teacher access.
• Support assessment readiness and intervention initiatives.
• Develop weekly EOC preparation resources aligned to upcoming testing calendars.
• Create IXL navigation guides and intervention plans for students requiring additional academic support.
• Aid in preparing instructional materials for intervention groups and targeted student support sessions.
• Collaborate with instructional leaders to ensure resources align with intervention schedules and academic priorities.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of instructional design principles and curriculum development practices.
• Knowledge of North Carolina Standard Course of Study requirements.
• Familiarity with Edmentum Courseware, IXL Learning Platform, and online instructional resources.
• Ability to analyze academic performance data and translate findings into instructional support materials.
• Strong written communication and content development skills.
• Ability to organize and manage large volumes of instructional resources.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, and cloud-based file management systems.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teachers, administrators, and instructional support staff.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate, high-quality instructional materials.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced educational environment.

Education And Experience

• Required: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Required: Valid North Carolina Educator License with English Language Arts (ELA) certification.
• Preferred: Previous teaching experience.
• Preferred: Experience developing instructional materials and supporting student interventions.
• Preferred: Experience working with Edmentum, IXL, learning management systems, or similar educational platforms.
• Preferred: Experience in virtual, blended, or alternative education settings.