Media Coordinator

Media Coordinator
Job Description

The purpose for this position it 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.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Planning and implementing for teaching and learning
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
Planning and implementing for information access, evaluation and use

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
Implements an ongoing collection development and evaluation process, in collaboration with the
Media and Technology Advisory Committee, focusing on a variety of formats and resources to meet diverse learning needs
Adheres to copyright as well as other laws and guidelines pertaining to the distribution and use of resources
Advocates the principles of intellectual freedom and ethical behavior
Planning and implementing for program administration

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
Leads in the budgetary process of the school through the Media and Technology Advisory Committee to ensure equity of access to instructional materials
Leads the Media and Technology Advisory Committee in effective decision making to promote the school library media program
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 assigned non-instructional duties and adheres to established laws, policies, rules, and regulations

State Range
NC State Salary Schedule
(Based on degree and experience)
Plus Local Supplement Full-time, Ten-Month position

QUALIFICATIONS
NC Licensure as a School Library Media Coordinator (076)
or
a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours toward a school media coordinator program

APPLICATION PROCESS
Please visit our website at www.ecpps.k12.nc.us to complete the on-line application and forms
necessary to apply for employment with ECPPS. If you are unable to apply on-line, please contact us
for assistance.

CONTACT US
Human Resources
Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools
1200 S. Halstead Blvd./PO Box 2247 Elizabeth City, NC 27906-2247
Phone: (252)335-2981 Fax: (252)335-0974

EOE - The Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public School District does not discriminate against any person
on the basis of race, sex, pregnancy, color, national origin, religion, citizenship status, age, or
disability in any of its educational programs or activities.