Coordinator, Media / EOY (26-27 SY)

TrulyHired; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired in North Carolina is seeking a School Library Media Coordinator to provide leadership, professional development and teaching in support of all students. The role focuses on instructional resources and services for implementing a school library media program that serves as an integral part of a student-centered educational process and helps prepare students for a globally competitive world.

This position requires aligning teaching with the NC standards, modeling and coaching teachers

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library Science required.
• Ability to design instruction based on student achievement data.
• Experience supporting K-12 curriculum and standards.
• Knowledge of digital citizenship and media literacy practices.

Responsibilities

• Aligns teaching with the NC Standard Course of Study and information literacy standards.
• Models and coaches teachers on inquiry-based learning, digital citizenship, literacy, and resource evaluation.
• Organizes and leads the media center operations to support student-centered learning.
• Plans long-range Digital Learning initiatives and resource access in collaboration with school leadership.
• Works with PLCs to drive data-driven decisions improving student achievement.
• Develops reports and inventories for media program evaluation.

Skills

Leadership

Professional development

Collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Digital learning

Curriculum integration

Education

Master's degree in Library Science

Job description

Job Description

THIS IS AN END OF YEAR POSITION - For all instructional positions with a start date AFTER November 4, 2026, the position will end as of June 11, 2027.

Summary:

Provides leadership, professional development and teaching in support of all students. Focus is on instructional resources and services for implementation of a school library media program that serves as an integral part of a student-centered educational process and helps prepare students for a globally competitive world.

Essential Duties:

• Aligns teaching with the NC Standard Course of Study and the NC Information and Technology Skills


• Models, coaches and collaborates with teachers on inquiry problem-based learning, digital citizenship, literacy, evaluation of resources and research process.


• Empowers students as reader/writers, creators and innovators in a welcoming, collaborative, and personalized learning environment.


• Builds instructional and community partnerships to enhance teaching and learning.


• Plans and facilitates personalized professional development in the areas of literacy, digital learning, personalized learning and resource access.


• Models data-driven decision making under the guidance of school leadership, continuously seeking opportunities to improve teaching and learning with technology and library media programs in the school.


• Works closely with school leadership and professional learning communities (PLCs) to encourage use of data-driven decision making in support of student achievement and growth.


• Works with school leadership to design and implement long range plans to ensure balance among teaching, literacy, digital learning, collaboration, print/digital collection development, and program management.


• Works with school leadership to develop a vision for implementation of the Digital Learning Plan and the NC Digital Learning competencies for the school.


• Organizes the media center and resources in a manner that supports the mission, goals, and objectives of the school and maximizes intellectual and physical access to resources


• Implements an ongoing collection development and evaluation process using data, in collaboration with the Media and Technology Advisory Committee, focusing on a variety of formats and resources to meet diverse learning needs.


• Advocates the principles of intellectual freedom, copyright and digital citizenship.


• Serves on the leadership team(s) such as School Leadership, Instructional Leadership Team and the Media and Technology Advisory Committee.


• Leads, with the principal, in the ongoing evaluation of the effectiveness of the school's digital learning media programs.


• Collaborates and/or takes the lead on additional projects as directed by the principal.


• Prepares and submits accurate reports for the NC Digital Learning Materials Inventory (NCDLMI) as directed.


• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Minimum

• Master's degree in Library Science

Licensing / Certification Requirements:

• Licensed by NCDPI as a school library media coordinator (076)

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Knowledge of curriculum development, management, technology integration and leadership.


• Knowledge of K-12 curriculum including North Carolina Essential Standards, and the American Association of School Librarians Standards for the 21st Century Learner.


• Knowledge of current trends, methods and developments in the school media and instructional technology profession and online and blended learning as related to teaching and learning pedagogy and strategies.


• Knowledge of library media terminology and appropriate uses of media and technology to enhance instruction and achievement.


• Knowledge of the principles of organization and administration.


• Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and standards regarding education.


• Knowledge of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.


• Ability to custom-design instruction based upon student achievement data.


• Ability to identify and evaluate new and emerging technologies.


• Ability to maintain complete and accurate records and statistics and to develop meaningful reports from that information.


• Ability to develop budgets from program implementation.


• Ability to effectively communicate and express ideas orally and in writing.


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.


• Demonstrate considerable knowledge of technology tools and software programs including cloud based solutions.


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignment.


• Comply with confidentiality requirements in local, state and federal policies and statutes.


• Demonstrates professional integrity through ethical behavior.