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LIBRARY INFORMATION SPECIALIST @ ADAMS & SCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, 1.0 FTE, CONT.

LIBRARY INFORMATION SPECIALIST @ ADAMS & SCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, 1.0 FTE, CONT.

Spokane Public Schools

Spokane, WA • On-site

$18 - $23.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Spokane Public Schools rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

413th of 574 rated elementary and secondary schools

Job description

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Various Locations - Spokane, WA
Job Type: Please see Job Description
Job Number: TE26-06742
Department: Certificated
Opening Date: 07/07/2026
Closing Date: 7/13/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
Spokane Public Schools is seeking qualified candidates who are prepared and excited to provide a 21st century learning environment that effectively addresses the emerging necessity of social emotional supports and blending learning strategies.
The School Library Information Specialist-Elementary will serve as an integral team member in the school community as a leader, teacher, technology integration coach, and information specialist. Responsible for creating a collaborative learning environment for students that nurtures creative problem solving; empowering students to become critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information; and anticipating future obstacles and continually evolving to meet challenges. Works as an instructional partner with teachers and other educators to build and strengthen connections between student information and research needs, curricular content, learning outcomes, and information resources. Provides leadership and expertise in the selection, acquisition, evaluation, and organization of technology resources in all formats, as well as expertise in the ethical use of information.
  • FTE: 1.0
  • HOURS PER DAY: 7
  • CONTRACT TYPE: CONTINUING
  • ANTICIPATED START DATE: AUGUST 19, 2026
  • Benefits--Medical/Dental/Vision through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) are provided for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
  • Additional benefits may include vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays.
  • Most positions have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule, all in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreements as negotiated.

POSITION REQUIREMENT: This position requires a Washington State Teaching Certificate with a Library Media Endorsement (Preferred).The Professional Education Standards Board (PESB), can provide additional endorsement requirement information through their site;
SALARY: Salary depends upon applicable prior certificated experience, approved credits, earned degrees, and the FTE of the position. Click here to view current salary and stipend information.
Responsibilities
  1. Develop and maintain a collection of culturally relevant digital and print resources appropriate to the curriculum, learners, teaching styles and instructional strategies of the school community, for purposes of promoting independent reading, research, and literacy growth.
  2. Empower students to be critical thinkers, effective users of technology, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, ethical users of information and ideas.
  3. Maintain an active and vibrant library learning space that encourages collaboration, innovation, and creativity.
  4. Model, facilitate and inspire a love of learning in students and staff.
  5. Provide instruction to students based on the Washington State Educational Technology Standards and American Association of School Library Standards.
  6. Use a variety of techniques and methodologies appropriate for student abilities while promoting high levels of achievement and ensuring equitable access to information and library resources.
  7. Incorporate modern technology for subject matter learning engagement and relevance for purposes of enhancing student learning outcomes.
  8. Inside of a coaching cycle, participate in the implementation of collaboratively planned lessons, by providing group and individual instruction, assessing student progress and evaluating activities.
  9. Engage in diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments of student learning.
  10. Ensure students and staff are effective users of a wide variety of informational resources and technology tools.
  11. Collaborate with teachers to design and teach engaging lessons and assessments that incorporate multiple literacies and foster critical thinking; including assisting staff in the selection, evaluation, and use of Internet-based and digital resources.
  12. Participate in the curriculum development process at both the school and district level that meets the full range of literacy and technology skills necessary to meet state and AASL standards and develop lifelong learners.
  13. Provide the leadership and expertise necessary to ensure that the school library program is aligned with state, ISTE, and AASL standards as well as the mission, goals, and objectives of the school and school district, and is an integral component of the instructional program.
  14. Plan and provide professional development opportunities in the use of new technologies and school library services within the school and/or district for staff, including other library information specialists.
  15. Collaborate with and coach staff members in innovative and comprehensive use of school and educational technologies integrated into units of instruction and for purposes of assessing student learning and determining instructional effectiveness.
  16. Collaborate with other libraries, librarians, and wider community to provide access to resources beyond the school library.
  17. Model and promote digital citizenship and personal responsibility
  18. Produce school library reports, budget requests, bibliographies and other documents related to the functional operations of the school library
  19. Perform other related duties as assigned by building/program administrator.

Qualifications
  1. Qualifies for a valid Washington State teaching certificate with appropriate endorsements in Elementary Education.
  2. Demonstrating knowledge of and ability to use research-based principles of effective instruction.
  3. Flexible in learning new concepts, cooperates with others, and adapts to a variety of assignments and conditions.
  4. Enthusiastic and displays an overall optimism toward teaching and student learning.
  5. Demonstrates classroom management procedures that provide for large and small groups, and individuals, and provides an environment conducive to learning.
  6. Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to use research-based principles of effective instruction.
  7. Uses appropriate disciplinary procedures, establishes clear parameters for student behavior, responds properly when problems occur, and helps students toward self-discipline.
  8. Demonstrates ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral form.
  9. Assesses needs of students, prescribes and implements effective lessons to meet those needs through the use of appropriate and current instructional skills.
  10. Sets and attains high level of expectations with a commitment to using available resources in a way that accomplishment occurs.
  11. Gains the respect and confidence of students, parents, and staff through modeling appropriate demeanor, behavior, and attire.
  12. Demonstrates ability to work effectively with a diverse group of students, teachers, parents, and administrators in a confidential manner.
  13. Relates positively to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic backgrounds, different learning styles, and various disabilities.
  14. Demonstrates the ability to learn new ideas and skills and for solving problems; the possession of a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 is expected. (This requirement may be waived if an inadequate pool of fully qualified applicants for a specific position exists.)
  15. Knowledge and ability to implement current educational developments and applications, works collaboratively with others, believes in the importance of education, and interested in the welfare of all students.
  16. Uses democratic processes to work out problems in a supportive and understanding nonauthoritarian manner.
  17. Integrates technology into planning, learning, and record-keeping activities.
  18. Develop and maintain an expertise related to current Washington State Educational Technology Standards and American Association of School Library Standards.
  19. Knowledge of copyright, fair use, and licensing of intellectual property and ability to assist students, staff, and administration with their understanding and observance of the same.
  20. Collection management skills specific to maintaining an online catalog and automated circulation system that accurately reflects the collection and its usage, including establishment and adherence to processes and procedures for selection, acquisition, circulation, resource sharing, to ensure resources are available as needed.

Additional Information
  1. Work Schedule - Days and hours (listed above) are subject to change depending on program and district needs.
  2. Stipends, Leave Accruals and Holidays - Stipends, leaves and paid holidays are in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement as negotiated.
  3. Benefits Highlights:
    • The administers health insurance and other benefits for employees of Washington's school districts who are in benefit eligible positions (at least half-time/20 hours per week in a regular position).
      • Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan (for example) to fit your needs for varying cost and care options. Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee. The SEBB program also offers additional employee paid benefits like Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA).
    • Benefit eligible Spokane Public Schools employees and their dependent family members have access to free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program.
    • School District Employees participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan. Employees can choose from a lifetime retirement pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan that contributes between 5% and 15% of wages to retirement. When employees meet plan requirements and retire, they are guaranteed a monthly benefit for the rest of their life from the employer-funded pension.
      • Employees can also participate in voluntary savings programs to increase retirement savings such as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program or by participating in a 403(b) retirement plan through the District's plan manager, OMNI.
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  4. A fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employees
Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate in the admission, treatment, employment, or access to its programs or activities on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, to the use of a trained guide or service animal by a person with a disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, ADA Officer, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer and/or 504 Compliance Officer.
The following Civil Rights Compliance Coordinators have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
  • Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator: Jodi Harmon, 509-354-7344
  • Section 504 Coordinator: Melanie Smith, 509-354-7284
Other district contacts:
  • ADA Officer: Stephanie Busch, 509.354.5993
  • Affirmative Action Officer: Jodi Harmon, 509-354-7344
  • Equal Opportunity Officer: Jodi Harmon, 509-354-7344
  • Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer: Melanie Smith, 509-354-7284
Address: 200 N Bernard Street, Spokane 99201-0282
Follow this link to find out about all the great benefit options you have as an employee of Spokane Public Schools: -
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Do you currently hold a Washington State Library Media endorsement (or are you eligible to obtain one)?
  • Yes
  • No

02
Have you served as a teacher librarian in a K-12 school?
  • Yes
  • No

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(Required)A valid Washington State Teaching Certificate is required prior to the first day of a contract. For more information about becoming certified as a Teacher in Washington State, please visit http://www.k12.wa.us/certification.Do you currently hold a Washington State Teaching Certificate?
  • Yes
  • No

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(Required)If you answered NO to the previous question regarding your Washington State Teaching Certificate, please indicate your certification status.Choose one:
  • I have a valid Washington State Teaching Certificate.
  • I have a lapsed teaching certificate, or a current teaching certificate from a state other than Washington.
  • I have an application pending with State of Washington OSPI.
  • I am currently enrolled in a teaching education program.
  • Following approval from Spokane Public Schools, I will be submitting an Emergency Certificate application to OSPI.

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