Library Media Specialist- Lyndon Schools USD 421

LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST-  LYNDON USD 421 - 2026-27 School Year. 

Successful candidates are expected to:

• Create and maintain a creative, innovative, and inviting library environment for students and staff.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage the library collections and circulation systems at both the middle school and high school, with the support of a library clerk.
• Oversee purchasing, cataloging, promoting, circulating, repairing, shelving, inventorying, and weeding of library materials.
• Teach a library/ research skills rotation at the middle school as scheduled.
• Collaborate with teachers to support classroom lessons, research units, and student projects.
• Provide a welcoming and accessible space for students and staff throughout the school day.
• Assist students positively with questions, book selection, printing needs, and minor laptop issues.
• Maintain a strong partnership with the public library to support Interlibrary Loan (ILL) privileges for students and staff.

If you are interested, please apply on the USD 421 PowerSchool Talent Ed/ SchoolSpring   If you have questions, please contact LEMS Principal Allie Smith at smitha@usd421.org or LHS Principal Joe Worthington at worthingtonj@usd421.org.

If qualified and interested in this position please fill out an online CERTIFIED APPLICATION from the Employment page of our website:  www.usd421.org.  Employment Resources or fill out application on Educate Kansas.  

• The Classroom Instructor creates a positive learning environment to facilitate the personal  social  and intellectual development of students. In order to respond to the individual needs and abilities of students the Classroom Instructor must work closely with other staff  the administration  and other programs of Lyndon Schools.
• Kansas certification required  or certification in a different state with qualifications that allow for licensure in Kansas. 
• Demonstrated ability to work with fellow educators to develop  implement and evaluate instructional strategies and materials to improve teaching and learning for all students.
• Kansas Certification of Health on file in the USD 421 Central Office.
• Personal Qualities - Appearance  grooming and personality which establish a desirable example for students.
• Ability to meet district standards for physical and mental health.
• Better than average recommendations from professionals who have observed the personal characteristics  scholastic attainment  and classroom performance of the teacher.
• Demonstrated ability to assess needs and respond with appropriate action to achieve goals persistent problem solver.
• Flexibility with schedule  program demands and student needs.
• Demonstrated ability to self-start.
• Demonstrated ability to respond to needs creatively and independently.
• Evidence of confidence necessary to lead and humility necessary to follow directions.
• Demonstrated ability to take direction teachable.
• Willingness to learn.
• Evidence of readiness to go above and beyond assigned duties.

See "Certified Application Process:" under the EMPLOYMENT tab for a list of required documentation that should be submitted to us to complete your application.  For more information you may contact Joe Worthington at worthingtonj@usd421.org. or by phone: 785-828-4911.  This position is open until filled.

Lyndon USD 421 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, or genetic information in its programs and activities and provides equal access.  The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Name and/or Title:  Joe Worthington, HS Principal/ AD

421 E. Sixth Street, Lyndon, KS 66451

Phone No.: (785) 828-4911

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