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Yorktown Central School District

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 Job Title:Library Media SpecialistJob Category:
 
 Exempt
 
 Department/Group: Job Description
 
 
 
 Job Summary:
 
 Under the general supervision of the Principal, to assist students, and teaching staff with an enriching library/media center environment with a wide range of reading and other educational materials; maintains library collection at school site; develops appropriate programs for students utilizing library resources; and instructs students and others on the proper use of the library resources.
 
 
 
 Minimum Qualifications
 
 
 
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 NYS Certification as a Librarian or Library/Media Specialist
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 Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
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 Masters Degree preferred.
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 Experience working with large groups students.
 
 
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 Primary Activities
 
 
 
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 Operates and supervises the media center.
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 Evaluates, selects and requisitions appropriate books, aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
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 Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to assist in the selection of books and other instructional materials; keeps students and teaching staff informed regarding new acquisitions for use in the media center.
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 Serves as ready resource to students to provide research assistance.
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 Maintains a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloguing all media center materials; assists students and teachers with the use of the system.
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 Coordinates system of lending library material to students and teachers.
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 Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
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 Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
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 Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
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 Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the media center.
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 Collaborate with classroom teachers for Information Literacy and Technology Instruction and participates in lessons with classroom teachers as needed
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 Develops and arranges media center displays.
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 Assists with the preparation and administration of the media center budget.
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 Trains and supervises media center support employees.
 
 
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 Additional Duties
 
 
 
 Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
 
 
 
 Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
 
 
 
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 Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
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 Comfortable with GSuite for Education
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 Knowledge of instructional technology, data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
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 Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
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 Working knowledge of Makerspaces
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 Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
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 Ability to organize and coordinate work.
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 Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
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 Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
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 Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
 
 
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 Salary Range
 
 
 
 $62,306-135,587 (2025/2026 [2026/2027 TBD])
 
 
 Last Updated By:HRDate/Time:April 2026
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Library Media Specialist, Probationary - High School

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Library Media Specialist, Probationary - High School