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To review the full details and submit an application, please review the information on the Thompson School District Job Website.

SUMMARY:  The media specialist plans, develops, and administers the library media program to accomplish the goals and objectives of the district within established guidelines and procedures. The media specialist partners with teaching staff in the development of student literacy through the administration of the library/media center programs; to provide specialized instruction to faculty and students; and to oversee the selection, organization, utilization, and maintenance of school library/media resources.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develops, in consultation with the building principal, staff, and Director of Media Services, a plan and priorities for media center services and operations
• Administers that annual budget for building media materials and services based on district and building goals, coordinates requisitions for such media materials, equipment and services and maintains an accurate record of expenditures
• Inventories and maintains the building collection of materials and equipment in good condition
• Coordinates procedures for selection/deselection of media materials according to district guidelines; and provides for arranging and circulation of these materials and equipment for effective utilization in the instructional program
• Plans the school media center program including a curriculum-oriented instructional program, use of resources by students and staff, arrangement of resources, and evaluation of the program
• Works cooperatively with teachers in the design and preparations of units of study
• Promotes student and staff reading for information and pleasure; maintains a library culture that encourages appreciation of literature
• Reinforces strategy-based reading instruction to help students make meaning from text; supports students’ interaction with a variety of genre as reflected in district reading and writing curriculum
• Cooperates in the facilitation of student learning activities which may be done in the classroom as well as in the media center to meet a variety of student needs, interests, and abilities
• Assists students in selection of materials and equipment and advises teachers about new and existing materials and techniques
• Provides reference assistance and instructions to students and staff
• Provides an effective use of space and furnishings in the media center to create a positive and inviting atmosphere conducive to learning
• Provides in-service as needed in use of media equipment for faculty and students, as well as production and development of media materials
• Participates in continuing education programs for professional growth including in-service courses and meetings as required

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:

• Human relations skills
• Knowledgeable about technology to the library media program and services including telecommunication systems and services; computer systems and services; basic and advanced forms of media production and use; administration of hardware and software systems and faculty design for proper media use
• Ability to use district standard software/hardware and emerging technologies related to the delivery of library services
• Ability to use automated library systems and district procedures for collection, development, and maintenance, purchasing/processing, cataloging, and inventory

SUPERVISION/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY: 

• Supervise the daily activities of students in employee’s care.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• Bachelor’s degree in library science or related field required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working with students in media center or library setting.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS:   

• Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsement (or licensure application in process with CDE).

SAFETY TO SELF AND OTHERS:

• In order to safely perform this position, you must familiarize yourself with the safety rules of your job and participate in all safety training provided by your department.  You must wear personal protective equipment whenever required, ask for assistance if the task requires more than one person and, if you’re unsure how to perform a task safely, stop and ask your supervisor for instruction before continuing.
• All employees of the District are responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy work place and insuring that safety precautions and practices are followed.
• We expect you to immediately report any unsafe working conditions or safety problems to your supervisor.  Until corrective action is taken, be sure that the area or condition is restricted and that cautionary devices, i.e., cones, temporary fencing, floor signs, etc. are in place so that others are not affected or injured.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

Thompson School District shall not discriminate in its employment or hiring practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age marital status or disability.  The Superintendent is committed to cultural diversity among district personal as a means of enriching educational experience.  The District shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort. 

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of the activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Licensed employee's are placed on the Salary Schedule based on their education and experience.

• Review the Licensed Salary Schedule (note: the 2025/2026 Salary Schedule will be used for official placement once it's approved in June 2025)

Benefits include (for positions .50 FTE and higher): Health Insurance, life insurance, PERA Retirement, paid time off, extended leave bank, as well as other optional benefit elections.
For information about insurance, please follow the link below:  

• Review TSD Benefit Information
  

To be considered for an interview for this position, you must apply online at the Thompson School District Job Website.

Thompson School District is the seventeenth largest school district in Colorado, encompassing 362 square miles and serving approximately 15,000 students. The district's territory includes Loveland and Berthoud, plus sections of Fort Collins, Windsor, Johnstown, and unincorporated land in Larimer, Weld, and Boulder counties. Thompson School District serves students in preschool through twelfth grade with fifteen school-based preschool programs, a dedicated preschool building, three PK8 buildings, sixteen elementary schools, four middle schools, five high schools, two charter schools, and one career campus. Teachers and administrators collaborate with families and community partners to ensure students are college-, career-, and community-ready.

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For questions about the job, please contact Berthoud High School: 970-613-7228

For questions regarding Salary Placement, please contact Dana Medich, Licensed Staff Specialist HR: 970-613-5002 or dana.medich@tsd.org