Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Library Media Specialist
Date Posted:
7/14/2026
Location:
Jefferson Avenue Elementary School
Date Available:
09/01/2026
Closing Date:
07/24/2026
This posting offers a part-time position for the 2026-2027 school year.
Position Purpose
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.
Essential Functions
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Operates and supervises the library.
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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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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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Participates in lessons with classroom teachers.
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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.
Additional Duties
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Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Work Schedule
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Standard teacher work schedule as set forth in the agreement between the Fairport Educators Association and the Fairport Central School District.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
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Knowledge of 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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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.
Certification
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New York State Certification as a Library Media Specialist.
Education:
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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.
Experience:
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Successful prior teaching experience preferred.
