ELEMENTARY MEDIA COORDINATOR

Beginning August 2026

MEDIA COORDINATOR JOB DESCRIPTION

REPORTS TO: Principal

PURPOSE: 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.

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

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Must hold or be able to earn a NC Certification at the Master''s Level in Media Coordinator (K-12). Undergraduate degree and/or experience as a classroom teacher preferred.