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Job Title: District Elementary Library Media Specialist [Grades K-4]

Reports To: Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

Schedule: 0.5 FTE

Work Calendar: 2026-2027 School Year

Salary: Per the 2025-2027 Teachers' Master Agreement

FLSA: Exempt (Professional)

Summary: The District Elementary Library Media Specialist is a key member of the instructional team, providing leadership and support for library services across the elementary schools within the district. They will coordinate the library work of a site staff member at each of the five elementary schools who (for a portion of their day) is assigned to library support. This position requires a strong understanding of early literacy, information literacy, and technology integration in education. The Library Media Specialist will collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to foster a love of reading and learning in all students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Collection Development and Management:

• Select, acquire, and organize a diverse and engaging collection of print and digital library materials, including books, audiobooks, ebooks, databases, and online resources.
• Manage the library budget effectively to ensure the collection is current, relevant, diverse, and inclusive of our students' identities.
• Develop and maintain a library cataloging system in Destiny Library Manager.
• Ensure the physical and digital library environments are safe, welcoming, and conducive to learning.
• Collaborate with onsite staff and volunteers to develop and implement effective systems for teacher and student access to the library collection. This will include facilitating training.
• Ensure the library collection aligns with the district's curriculum and meets the needs of all students.
• Collaborate with other librarians in the district on the collection development plan which includes selection, deselection, challenged materials procedures, and an intellectual and academic freedom statement.
• Facilitate reconsideration procedures, recognizing that these processes differ from those for textbooks and instructional materials.
• Stay current in the field through professional journals and other means.

Instructional Leadership:

• Collaborate with teachers to integrate library resources and skills into classroom instruction.
• Develop and implement innovative library programs and activities that engage students in reading, learning, library literacy, and critical thinking.
• Collaborate with teachers to support classroom projects.

Technology Integration:

• Integrate technology effectively into library services, including the use of online resources, digital tools, and library management systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot library technology equipment.

Building Partnerships:

• Collaborate with community organizations to bring enriching library experiences to students.
• Advocate for the importance of school libraries and library services. 

Travel:

• This position serves all five district elementary schools.
• Regular travel between buildings is required. A rotating schedule will be developed collaboratively with school administrators and designated library staff to ensure equitable support and consistent services across all sites.

Qualifications:

Required

• Valid Minnesota School Library Media Specialist License.
• Demonstrated knowledge of elementary literacy instruction.
• Proven ability to plan, implement, and assess effective library programs.
• Knowledge of library management systems, including Destiny Library Manager or comparable software.
• Experience integrating technology into instruction.
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Strong technology skills, including proficiency in library management systems and online resources.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while managing multiple priorities.
• Passion for literacy and a strong commitment to student success.

Preferred

• Master's Degree in Library Science (MLS) or related field.
• Previous elementary school library/media experience.
• Experience leading district-wide or multi-site library initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of elementary literacy development.
• Knowledge of information literacy and research instruction.
• Knowledge of intellectual freedom principles and challenged materials procedures.
• Strong collection development practices.
• Budget management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to train and support adult learners.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive library collections.

Work Requirements:

• Personal transportation, with mileage reimbursement at the current Federal rate as a benefit.
• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Push and pull carts of library materials.
• Bend, stoop, reach, kneel, twist, and stand for extended periods.
• Move throughout multiple school buildings.
• Operate standard office equipment and technology.