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Title : SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA COORDINATOR

Reports to : Principal

Term : 10 months

NATURE OF WORK

In North Carolina, the school's library media coordinator may be identified by a variety of titles, such as librarian, library teacher, or media specialist. The official title for certification purposes is school library media coordinator, and this position is considered a teaching certification. This individual provides 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.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK

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 life-long 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 serviceswithin 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, nonprint, 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 that focuses 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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of pre-K - 12 curriculum.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Knowledge of technology resources and systems.

SUGGESTED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

CERTIFICATION :

Approved program requirements that must be met to qualify for K-12 School Library Media Coordinator certification are at the master's degree level and were adopted by the State Board of Education in 1987.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands : some lifting, carrying, pushing, and / or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Work in this classification is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects. Generally, the job requires sitting, walking, and standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Experience Job related experience is required.

Certificates & Licenses Must have a Bachelor's or foreign equivalent degree. Must have or be qualified to hold a NC teaching license in School Media Coordinator.

Continuing Educ. / Training Maintain Licensure & CEUs

Employment will require extensive background check.

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