Teacher - Library Media Specialist

Job Description

Job Summary: To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning.  Plan, supervise, coordinate, and implement the media program in the building; implement a results-oriented information literacy curriculum, integrated with subject area curricula and delivered through a partnership with teachers; collaborate with staff in designing instructional strategies; instruct scholars in designated subject areas and other appropriate learning activities; provide leadership and guidance for integrating instructional technologies and instructing scholars and staff in the effective use of the media center, information technologies, and equipment; make appropriate and equitable use of instructional resources and technologies; evaluate, select, schedule, and utilize print and non-print material and related equipment; provide in-person, synchronous, and asynchronous learning when applicable; work collaboratively with others. Willing to participate in district, building, and department leadership activities.
 
Osseo Area Schools is a Qcomp school district: Teacher Development & Evaluation Overview
 
Please review the full job description at the link below for a detailed description of the essential functions and requirements of the position.
 
Library Media Specialist
 
Minimum qualifications include:  Bachelor’s Degree required

MN teaching license in appropriate field, OR a valid MN teaching license in another field and willing to obtain an Out of Field Permission.*

If not currently licensed, must be willing and eligible to apply for and receive a Tier 1 or 2.*

 
*Additional information can be found at MN Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB). Apply for Additional License

Salary:  View salary grid on Pages 51 - 52 of the teacher’s contract Education Minnesota Osseo 
FTE: 1.0 (.5 Oak View/.5 Cedar Island)
Start Date: 8/26/2024
Bargaining unit: Education Minnesota Osseo 
 
Osseo Area Schools offers: Meaningful and impactful work 

Opportunities to grow professionally

A variety of benefits

Mentorship programs for teachers and educational support professionals

Summer opportunities

and more 

 
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: 
 
Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.
Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District’s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy. 
 
Veteran’s Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application. 
 
Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at (url removed) or call (phone number removed).
 
Background Check Upon Conditional Offer: 
Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required.  Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

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