Certified - Library/Media Specialist, K-4 - Howard/Washington

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Position Posting:  Library/Media Specialist/Teacher, K-4

Qualifications:   Nebraska Teaching Certificate with proper endorsement required

Compensation: 

Join Tiger Nation! BA, Step 1 (base) Annual Take Gross Pay for 2025/26 is $51,305 ($42,555 salary $8750 Annual Flat Salary Stipend). Salary placement is based on experience and education.

District contributes to health insurance upon enrollment.

FPS is a diverse, forward-thinking, Class A district located just 25 minutes northwest of Omaha and 45 minutes north of Lincoln. We offer a small town atmosphere and big city opportunities. Learn more about us at fremonttigers.org

Must have a Nebraska teaching permit with proper endorsement.

FPS values professional growth and supports a New Teacher Mentorship Program

New Teachers are offered a one-time salary advance opportunity to increase their August paycheck. We want to assist in all ways possible through the transition into the teaching profession.

Paid Leave: 4 Personal Days; 9 Sick Days; 5 Bereavement Days; Civic Leave; and Professional Leave as determined by administrators. Certified staff also administer a Sick Leave Bank that all certified staff are eligible to join on an annual basis. Teachers who are parents or guardians of an FPS student can also use up to 4 sick days, per year, to attend FPS-sponsored activities for their child.

Retirement: FPS is a member of the Nebraska Public Employee Retirement System

FPS provides all certified team members long term disability, a $10,000 individual life insurance policy, and quarterly perfect attendance bonus opportunities.

Additional benefits offered at employee expense include: health, dental, and vision insurance, additional voluntary life insurance, tax-sheltered annuities (403b), flexible spending accounts, and supplemental policies via AFLAC and Colonial Life such as short term disability, accident insurance, group cancer insurance, and hospitalization/critical illness insurance.

Employment:  2025/26 School Year - New Teacher Activities begin 7/29/2025

Reports To:   Building Administrator

Applications Will Be Accepted Through:    Open Until Filled

Fremont Public Schools is a progressive Class A district. We offer a competitive salary, benefit package, and an array of opportunities to help you reach your greatest potential. You'll also find that Fremont, located just 25 minutes north west of Omaha and 45 minutes north of Lincoln, is a friendly and convenient place to live with our small town atmosphere and big city opportunities.

Application Procedure:  Interested and qualified applicants can apply online at fremonttigers.org. Click on 'Employment' and follow application instructions. 

All positions are subject to veterans preference. 

FREMONT PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

It is the policy of Fremont Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs.  Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.

DEPARTMENT: Teaching

JOB TITLE: Classroom Teacher

REQUIREMENTS:

Education Level:

• Bachelor's Degree

Certification/Licensure:

• Nebraska Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement and level for area and grade being taught.

Experience Desired:

• Experience working with students, either during college training or from previous teaching.

Other Requirements:

• Good human relations skills
• Ability to work with students, staff, administration, and parents
• Knowledge of subject area to be taught
• Ability to plan lessons, teach to an objective, have the lesson at the correct level of difficulty, check for understanding during the lesson, and monitor and adjust the lesson as necessary
• Knowledge of child development
• Excellent skills in oral and written communication
• Ability to operate a computer an an alphanumeric keyboard

REPORTS TO:  Building Administrator

Position is Open Until Filled

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FREMONT PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

It is the policy of Fremont Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs.  Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.

DEPARTMENT: Teacher

JOB TITLE: Library/Media Specialist - Elementary

REQUIREMENTS:

Education Level:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree

Certification/Licensure:

• Nebraska Teaching Certificate and Endorsement in Library Science or Educational Media

Experience Desired:

• Successful Teaching and/or Library/Media Experience

Other Requirements:

• Demonstrate aptitude for providing leadership, instruction, and consultation in the use of instructional and informational technology.
• Demonstrate aptitude for management and supervision of a library/media center.
• Demonstrate aptitude for operating and maintaining relevant technology.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Director of Elementary Administration and Operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The essential functions of each employee’s position includes (1) regular, dependable in-person attendance on the job; (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and to possess and utilize the identified knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the identified work activities; and (3) the ability to perform the physical requirements of their specific job description.

Basic: To develop a library/media program which ensures that students and staff are given the opportunity to become effective users of ideas and information. To provide intellectual and physical access to materials in all formats. To provide instruction to foster competence and stimulate interest in reading, viewing and using information and ideas. Work with other educators to design learning strategies to meet the needs of individual students.

Frequent:

1. Evaluate, select and requisition materials and technology to support the curriculum. Inform students, teachers, and other staff members concerning newly acquired library media materials, information sources, and technology.
2. Provide assistance to teachers, students, and administrators in the selection, use, and production of instructional materials.
3. Encourage integration of technology and information skills across the curriculum by planning with teachers to have skills as a part of a content unit in the curriculum.
4. Encourage students to become independent in use of information and teach these skills cooperatively with teachers as the need arises.
5. Promote and coordinate the effective use of instructional and information technology.
6. Maintain a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging and processing all new library media materials.
7. Arrange interlibrary loan of materials for use by students, teachers, and administrators.
8. Supervise and train library media paraprofessionals in the performance of their duties. Plan and conduct inservices for the library media paraprofessionals.
9. Assist the administration in budget planning.
10. Evaluate the equipment needs.
11. Consult with other media specialists to develop and coordinate all facets of the media program.
12. Participate in curriculum and department meetings as well as District committees.
13. Supervise the maintenance of an inventory, repair record, and identification system of audio/visual equipment at each school.
14. Responsible for weeding the collection and disposing of outdated materials and equipment.
15. Keep administration informed of needs and services related to the Media Program.
16. Communicate with other members of the profession.
17. Establish liaison with outside agencies, such as E.S.U. and the public library. Attend workshops and conferences related to educational media and technology.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Intellectual, Sensory): Visual and auditory acuity for student supervisory functions, skills in oral and written communication, and skills in human relations.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

Inside-Outside-Both: Inside

Climatic Environment:   Primary work environment is a heated, non-air conditioned classroom or building, and in some cases, the classroom may be air conditioned.

Hazards:  Communicable diseases, classroom, building, furniture, and equipment.

Salary : $8,750 - $51,305