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Cattaragaus-Allegany BOCES Itinerant Library Media Specialist in Hinsdale, New York
Position TitleLibrary Media Specialist-ItinerantRequired Application TypeTeacher / AdminSalary/Pay Scalestarting at 41,493.00Job DescriptionPosition Type: Teachers/School Media Specialist (Library)Supervisor: Program Manager for Itinerant Services/Student ProgramsBasic Function: To provide all students with an enriched library environment containing a wide variety of materials that will invite intellectual growth, and to aid all students in acquiring the skills needed to take full advantage of media resources. This position will be assigned 0.5 FTE with Hinsdale and 0.5 FTE with Cattaraugus-Little Valley.Performance Responsibilities:Operates and supervises the media center to which assignedEvaluates, selects, and requisitions new media center materialsAssists teachers in the selection of books and other instructional material and makes media center materials available to supplement the instructional program.Informs teachers and other staff members concerning new materials the media center acquiresMaintains a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all media center materials and instructs teachers and students on use of the system.Arranges for interlibrary loan of materials of interest or use to teachers.Works with teachers in planning those assignments likely to lead to extended use of media center resources.Promotes appropriate conduct of students using media center facilities.Helps students to develop habits of independent reference work and to develop skill in the use of reference materials in relation to planned assignments.Presents and discusses materials with a class studying a particular topic, on the invitation of the teacher.Participates at curriculum meetings.Counsels with and gives reading guidance to students who have special reading problems or unusual intellectual interests.Arranges frequently changing book-related displays and exhibits likely to interest the media center's patrons.Prepares and administers the media center budget.Weeds obsolete and worn materials from the collections.Supervises the clerical routines necessary for the smooth operation of the media center.Develop programs to motivate reading, listening, viewing and communication skills in students and professional staff.Other such duties as may be assigned by the District Superintendent.Job QualificationsMinimum Qualification: New York State CertificationPreferred Qualification: Masters Degree in Educational Technology, Maters of Library Science or comparable degreeApplication ProcedureRETURNING USERS: Click "APPLY NOW"NEW USERS: Click "APPLY NOW" to create your account by:Completing and submitting the correct general application type - TEACHER/ADMIN, and THENClick "APPLY NOW" on the job posting AFTER submitting general application.PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES FOR TEACHER/ADMINISTRATIVE APPLICANTS - Please provide at least three (3) names of principals and/or superintendents from all educational employment. For beginning teachers registered with a college placement office, please include reference letter from your student teacher supervisor(s) and/or cooperating teacher(s).Documents Required to Apply:Certification/LicenseJob CategoryInstructional StaffJob LocationBOCES - District Wide
Minimum Salary: 41,493 Maximum Salary: 41,493 Salary Unit: Yearly
