Media Coordinator

Lexington City Schools South Lexington Elementary School - Lexington, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Media Coordinator
Lexington City Schools South Lexington Elementary School - Lexington, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Lexington City School District (NC), and North Carolina School Jobs

Job Details
Job ID: 5912804

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description
Title: Media Coordinator

Reports to: Principal

Term of Employment 10 months

Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt

Salary: Based on State and Local Salary Schedules

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

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

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Planning and Implementing for Teaching and Learning

Assess learning and information needs of students and staff

Plan and works collaboratively with teachers to use appropriate resources that address curricular needs and learning goals

Works with the principal and school leadership team to provide flexible access to the instructional services of the school library media coordinator

Instructs students and staff in the effective use of the media center and its resources

Incorporates information literacy into day-to-day instruction

Advocates and promotes reading and life-long learning through motivational activities

Collaborates with the Instructional Technology Facilitator to provide leadership in the school’s use of instructional technology resources to enhance learning

Follows a plan for personal professional development and actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally

Creates and maintains an environment conducive to learning

Works with the principal and school leadership team to provide flexible access to school library media center resources to accommodate individuals and groups simultaneously

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

Encourages the widest possible use of print and electronic resources and services within the school library media center, throughout the school, and through remote

Works cooperatively with other libraries and agencies to share resources that enhance teaching and learning

Adheres to and communicates copyright as well as other laws and guidelines pertaining to the distribution and ethical use of all resources

Advocates the principles of intellectual freedom

Planning and Implementing for Program Administration

Works with school staff to design and implement short- and long-range plans that ensure balance among all aspects of the school library media coordinator's role and responsibilities

Develops and implements an ongoing collection development and evaluation planning process, in collaboration with the Media and Technology Advisory Committee, that focuses on a variety of formats and resources to meet diverse learning needs

Evaluates and selects resources that build a collection addressing curricular needs and learning goals in collaboration with teachers, technology staff, and students

Maintains a collection addressing curricular needs and learning goals

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