2026-2027 Media Coordinator

Qualifications

Media Coordinator License Supervises Media Assistant

Essential Job Functions

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 Assists Digital Integration Facilitator team in the schools 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, 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 materials 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 Advisory Committee to ensure equity of access to instructional materials Leads the Media 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 Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Physical and Cognitive Requirements

The major physical and cognitive requirements listed below are applicable to the Media Coordinator job classification within Hoke County Schools.

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.

Must be able to:

• Prepare, read, and comprehend a variety of job-related forms, reports, spreadsheets, maps, plans, records, documentation, and correspondence in all languages required by the job
• Understand and conform to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style
• Speak to individuals or groups of people with poise, voice control, and confidence
• Respond adequately to inquiries or complaints
• Write using standard convention in all languages required by the job
• Apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form
• Communicate effectively and efficiently both orally and in writing
• Use and interpret job-related terminology, mathematical formulas, and functions effectively and efficiently
• Deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
• Perform under stress, deal with persons acting under stress, and adapt when confronted with emergency situations
• Be sensitive to cultural differences among individuals and groups of persons
• Operate and use a variety of automated office machines and other office equipment to include a variety of communication machines, equipment, devices

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.