Media Specialist

Position Type: YCS - Erickson Elementary School/Media SpecialistDate Posted: 2/13/2026Location: Erickson Elementary SchoolDistrict: Ypsilanti Community SchoolsMedia Specialist Posting Position Title: Media SpecialistBuilding: YIESReports to: Building PrincipalHourly Rate: $20 per hour Position Summary: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Associates degree or higher, Bachelors degree preferredDesire to work with youth and young adults from diverse backgroundsAbility to take direction from program building principal/designeePossession of excellent communication and customer service skillsDemonstrated proficiency with a variety of word processing, publishing, and data entry systemsPossession of excellent organizational, time management and interpersonal skillsAbility to prioritize and address multiple tasks and responsibilitiesAppropriate and acceptable alternatives to these qualifications may be made by the Board of Education.REQUIRED SKILLS:Ability to develop effective working relationships with staff and the school community.Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.Ability to comprehend both oral and written directions to carry out complex tasks.PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:Maintain the media center and provide support for students utilizing the Accelerated Reading programWork closely with building administrators and social workers to provide support for truant students, contacting absent students when students are not receiving literacy services in the media centerAssist other services areas of the program with direct and indirect services.Provides community resources for families.Participates in recruitment activities.Participates in professional development, maintains appropriate certification and qualifications and keeps current in changing pedagogy.Adheres to district and school rules and procedures.Conducts behavior to demonstrate collegiality and professionalism.Regular predictable attendance.Establishes a relationship of trust and rapport with the families of the children.Communicates with families to facilitate positive interaction within the program.TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 187 days - school calendar TURNAROUND SKILLS:Ypsilanti Community Schools is a part of the MI Excel Turnaround Network Aligns curriculum, instruction, and assessments while responding to the individual needs of the students.The confidence to challenge all aspects of the district's status quo to determine their alignment to turnaround practices.The strong desire to achieve outstanding results in a short amount of time.The ability to motivate others and influence their behaviors.The power to stay visibly focused and self-assured despite the barrage of personal and professional attacks common during turnaround.Thrive in a professional environment that is one of mutual respect, teamwork and accountability.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes to walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs., such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with the students, staff and the public. APPLICATION PROCEDUREComplete all sections of the online application at:is required that applicants upload copies of the following documents: letter of interest and resume The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, immigration status, sex (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any legally protected category not otherwise listed, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

Created: 2026-04-02