Beaufort County School District
Instructional Technology/Media Coordinator
Beaufort County School District, Pinetown, North Carolina, United States, 27865
Employment in this position is effective
August 14, 2025 . Candidates must be eligible for a teaching license in NC. Licensure information can be found here: www.dpi.nc.gov/educators/educators-licensure.
Candidates should contact Paula Sherman, Principal, at psherman@beaufort.k12.nc.us or 252-943-6545. To be considered for this position, you must have a completed BCS application online and contact the Principal listed above. The application is found at www.beaufort.k12.nc.us under the Employment section.
MEDIA COORDINATOR JOB DESCRIPTION
To provide the leadership and instructional resources and services for implementation of a school library media program that serves as an integral part of a student-centered educational process. Provides instruction, training, and resources in order to facilitate the use of technology in the classroom which will increase student use and knowledge about technology. Reports to the Principal.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Assesses learning and information needs of students and staff.
Plans and works collaboratively with teachers.
Instructs students and staff in the effective use of ideas and information.
Incorporates information literacy into day-to-day instruction.
Advocates and promotes reading and lifelong learning.
Leads in the school's use of instructional technology to enhance learning.
Upgrades professional knowledge and skills on a continual basis.
Works with the principal and school leadership team to provide flexible access to school library media center resources.
Creates and maintains an environment conducive to learning.
Encourages the widest possible use of print and electronic resources and services - within the school library media center, throughout the school, and through remote access.
Leads 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 in the information age.
Keeps accurate inventories of print, non print, and technology materials and equipment.
Works cooperatively with other libraries and agencies to share resources that enhance teaching and learning.
Adheres to copyright as well as other laws and guidelines pertaining to the distribution and use of resources.
Advocates the principals of intellectual freedom.
Works with school staff to design and implement short- and long-range plans to ensure balance among teaching, instructional technology, collaboration, collection development, and program management.
Evaluates the school library media program on a continual basis according to accepted standards of quality.
Organizes school library media facilities and resources in a manner that supports the mission, goals, and objectives of the school and maximizes intellectual and physical access to resources.
Interacts effectively with students, staff, administration, and the general public to promote and expand the school library media program.
Demonstrates professional integrity through ethical behavior.
Prepares and submits accurate reports as required.
Carries out all other assigned duties, including non-instructional duties as needed and adheres to established laws, policies, rules, and regulations.
Performs other related work as required.
Provides input in the development of a system-wide and building level programs that enables students to use technology as learning tools. Investigates and disseminates information on best practices for technology integration, sources of information on trends, research and applications related to technology use in the school program.
Gathers information documenting the effectiveness of the program, interprets this information, and provides constructive input in evaluation of the program.
Provides training to teachers in the use of current technology to meet curriculum goals.
Provides training to teachers in computer competencies.
Provides training to teachers to ensure integration of student computer competencies as outlined by the state.
Participates in the development of activities that help integrate technology into various curriculum areas at the local and state level.
Maintains current knowledge of technology and instructional practices that relate to the use of technology.
Provides resource information relating to new techniques and practices that relate to the use of technology and that enable students to use technology as a learning tool.
Teaches formal workshops for renewal credit and mini-sessions on single topics for the staff of assigned schools.
Communicates with school and district personnel, parents, and community to share information about the technology program.
Assists in the development and implementation of technology professional development.
Assists with special projects, i.e. telecommunications, multimedia, dtp, etc.
Assesses the needs and plans for new technology of assigned schools and communicates these to the appropriate personnel or technology committee.
Follows ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional organizations and/or federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
Provides assistance in the selection, ordering, receiving, and installing new equipment and software.
Assesses the need for miscellaneous items such as cables, power strips, power cords, and adapters, etc.
Assists school personnel in securing supplies for classroom and lab use.
Facilitates the use of computer labs.
Troubleshoots hardware and software problems, and recommends repairs as needed.
Supports the use of computers in classrooms.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in education supplemented by specialized computer courses/traiing/knowledge and 3 to 5 years of experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of library media terminology and appropriate uses of media and
technology to enhance instruction and achievement.
Considerable knowledge of the principles of organization and administration.
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.
Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students,
Ability to identify and evaluate new and emerging technologies.
Ability to use common audiovisual materials, common office machines and common computer programs.
Ability to use library automation programs.
Ability to maintain complete and accurate records and statistics.
Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work
assignments.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local policies and procedures regarding instructional technology.
Knowledge of the current literature, trends and developments in the field of instructional technology.
Knowledge of the North Carolina student computer competency requirements.
Knowledge of the appropriate uses of technology for instruction in various subject areas.
Knowledge of multimedia, telecommunications, and popular software packages used for word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
General knowledge of the ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional standards and/or federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
Ability to develop long term goals and objectives.
Ability to evaluate the performance of hardware and software and make recommendations for improvement.
Ability to organize and deliver staff development opportunities that support the use of technology in education.
Ability to exercise independent judgment in directing the work of subordinates and in making technical decisions.
Ability to develop and administer budgets.
Ability to maintain complete and accurate records and to develop meaningful reports.
Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.
August 14, 2025 . Candidates must be eligible for a teaching license in NC. Licensure information can be found here: www.dpi.nc.gov/educators/educators-licensure.
Candidates should contact Paula Sherman, Principal, at psherman@beaufort.k12.nc.us or 252-943-6545. To be considered for this position, you must have a completed BCS application online and contact the Principal listed above. The application is found at www.beaufort.k12.nc.us under the Employment section.
MEDIA COORDINATOR JOB DESCRIPTION
To provide the leadership and instructional resources and services for implementation of a school library media program that serves as an integral part of a student-centered educational process. Provides instruction, training, and resources in order to facilitate the use of technology in the classroom which will increase student use and knowledge about technology. Reports to the Principal.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Assesses learning and information needs of students and staff.
Plans and works collaboratively with teachers.
Instructs students and staff in the effective use of ideas and information.
Incorporates information literacy into day-to-day instruction.
Advocates and promotes reading and lifelong learning.
Leads in the school's use of instructional technology to enhance learning.
Upgrades professional knowledge and skills on a continual basis.
Works with the principal and school leadership team to provide flexible access to school library media center resources.
Creates and maintains an environment conducive to learning.
Encourages the widest possible use of print and electronic resources and services - within the school library media center, throughout the school, and through remote access.
Leads 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 in the information age.
Keeps accurate inventories of print, non print, and technology materials and equipment.
Works cooperatively with other libraries and agencies to share resources that enhance teaching and learning.
Adheres to copyright as well as other laws and guidelines pertaining to the distribution and use of resources.
Advocates the principals of intellectual freedom.
Works with school staff to design and implement short- and long-range plans to ensure balance among teaching, instructional technology, collaboration, collection development, and program management.
Evaluates the school library media program on a continual basis according to accepted standards of quality.
Organizes school library media facilities and resources in a manner that supports the mission, goals, and objectives of the school and maximizes intellectual and physical access to resources.
Interacts effectively with students, staff, administration, and the general public to promote and expand the school library media program.
Demonstrates professional integrity through ethical behavior.
Prepares and submits accurate reports as required.
Carries out all other assigned duties, including non-instructional duties as needed and adheres to established laws, policies, rules, and regulations.
Performs other related work as required.
Provides input in the development of a system-wide and building level programs that enables students to use technology as learning tools. Investigates and disseminates information on best practices for technology integration, sources of information on trends, research and applications related to technology use in the school program.
Gathers information documenting the effectiveness of the program, interprets this information, and provides constructive input in evaluation of the program.
Provides training to teachers in the use of current technology to meet curriculum goals.
Provides training to teachers in computer competencies.
Provides training to teachers to ensure integration of student computer competencies as outlined by the state.
Participates in the development of activities that help integrate technology into various curriculum areas at the local and state level.
Maintains current knowledge of technology and instructional practices that relate to the use of technology.
Provides resource information relating to new techniques and practices that relate to the use of technology and that enable students to use technology as a learning tool.
Teaches formal workshops for renewal credit and mini-sessions on single topics for the staff of assigned schools.
Communicates with school and district personnel, parents, and community to share information about the technology program.
Assists in the development and implementation of technology professional development.
Assists with special projects, i.e. telecommunications, multimedia, dtp, etc.
Assesses the needs and plans for new technology of assigned schools and communicates these to the appropriate personnel or technology committee.
Follows ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional organizations and/or federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
Provides assistance in the selection, ordering, receiving, and installing new equipment and software.
Assesses the need for miscellaneous items such as cables, power strips, power cords, and adapters, etc.
Assists school personnel in securing supplies for classroom and lab use.
Facilitates the use of computer labs.
Troubleshoots hardware and software problems, and recommends repairs as needed.
Supports the use of computers in classrooms.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in education supplemented by specialized computer courses/traiing/knowledge and 3 to 5 years of experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of library media terminology and appropriate uses of media and
technology to enhance instruction and achievement.
Considerable knowledge of the principles of organization and administration.
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.
Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students,
Ability to identify and evaluate new and emerging technologies.
Ability to use common audiovisual materials, common office machines and common computer programs.
Ability to use library automation programs.
Ability to maintain complete and accurate records and statistics.
Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work
assignments.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local policies and procedures regarding instructional technology.
Knowledge of the current literature, trends and developments in the field of instructional technology.
Knowledge of the North Carolina student computer competency requirements.
Knowledge of the appropriate uses of technology for instruction in various subject areas.
Knowledge of multimedia, telecommunications, and popular software packages used for word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
General knowledge of the ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional standards and/or federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
Ability to develop long term goals and objectives.
Ability to evaluate the performance of hardware and software and make recommendations for improvement.
Ability to organize and deliver staff development opportunities that support the use of technology in education.
Ability to exercise independent judgment in directing the work of subordinates and in making technical decisions.
Ability to develop and administer budgets.
Ability to maintain complete and accurate records and to develop meaningful reports.
Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.