What are the responsibilities and job description for the Media Specialist position at South Washington County Schools?
- Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
- Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods. Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Create a positive environment to ensure successful learning for all students.
- Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress, and to determine priorities for their children's social, emotional and academic growth.
- Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators in order to resolve students' behavioral and academic concerns.
- Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
- Guide and counsel students with adjustment and/or academic issues or special academic interests.
- Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools. Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
- Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
- Administer standardized, formative and state mandated assessments and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.
- Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Understand and maintain boundaries and confidentiality with students, families and staff.
- Other duties as assigned
- Appropriate Minnesota teaching licensure
- Effective oral and written expression.
- Demonstrated collaboration and relationship building skills.
- Strong communication skills verbally, orally and written
- Prompt, regular and reliable attendance.
- Ability to perform routine computer functions, including the use of email and Microsoft Word.
- Communicates with students, parents, co-workers, supervisors, and the community in a positive and responsive way that is consistently welcoming and enhances effective work relationships.
- Demonstrates an appreciation of diversity in all interactions and job functions.
JobID: 19007
Position Type:
Elementary Teaching/Media Specialist
Elementary Teaching/Media Specialist
Date Posted:
6/1/2026
6/1/2026
Location:
Bailey Elementary School
Bailey Elementary School
Date Available:
Fall 2026
Fall 2026
Closing Date:
06/05/26 or until filled
06/05/26 or until filled
Position
Media Specialist
FTE
1.0
Location
Bailey Elementary School
Compensation
BA/00 starting salary is $55,211/year,
MA/00 starting salary is $64,873/year,
Salary schedule based on Teacher contract, previous teaching experience and education.
MA/00 starting salary is $64,873/year,
Salary schedule based on Teacher contract, previous teaching experience and education.
Anticipated Start Date
Fall 2026
License Requirement
Current Minnesota License in K-12 Library Media Specialist.
Benefits:
SoWashCo Schools offers a comprehensive benefits program designed to support our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life insurance, supplemental life insurance, dependent life insurance, and long-term disability coverage. We also offer voluntary plans such as accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and identity protection, along with flexible spending accounts, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and retirement plans. These benefits reflect our commitment to supporting your health and well-being.
Visit our benefits page for more detailed information.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provide academic and goal-based learning experiences that enhance student progress across all settings.
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:
JOB SPECIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, LICENSE, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES):
Required:
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Posting will be removed from the website when the position has been filled.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $55,211 - $64,873