Length of Position:  Permanent

Type of Benefits:  Full

Months per year:  11

Number of hours per week:  37.5

Number of days per week:  5

State Salary Schedule: Yes

Teacher/McDowell Connect Job Description

Under general supervision, coordinates and directs the activities of school library media support personnel including library media assistants, technical assistants, student assistants, and volunteers.  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.

Assesses learning and information needs of students and staff.

Plans and works collaboratively with teachers.

Advocates and promotes reading and lifelong learning.

Leads in the school's use of instructional technology to enhance learning. Works with the principal to provide flexible access to school library media center resources. 

Encourages the widest possible use of print and electronic resources and services__within the school library media center, throughout the school.

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.  

Adheres to copyright as well as other laws and guidelines pertaining to the distribution and use of resources.

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.

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. 

Performs other related work as required.

McDowell Connect Coordinator
Coordinates and manages student enrollment, course progression, and family engagement for McDowell Connect program participants. Serves as primary point of contact for students and families while ensuring all administrative requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities:
• Process student registrations and maintain accurate enrollment records
• Monitor and support student course completion
• Provide guidance and support to students and families
• Maintain required documentation and paperwork
• Coordinate with teachers and staff to track student progress
• Ensure compliance with program policies and procedures