What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Media Specialist position at Tucson Unified School District?
Job Description
SUMMARY
The Library Media Specialist is a certified teacher who teaches students to become information literate and partners with classroom teachers in fulfilling the Arizona State Academic Standards and the American Library Association's Standards for 21st Century Learners.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Valid Arizona teaching certificate with Library-Media Endorsement K-12
Must hold the Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card.
One-year classroom teaching experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
Masters Degree in Information Resources and Library Science or 18 semester hours of graduate-level coursework including : school library administration, children's / young adult literature, reference, collection development, organization of information; an internship in a school library; knowledge of library automation systems, educational technology, research methods, 21st Century Skills, literacy development and collaborative teaching.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE
Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.
COMMENTS
Effective : 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
Location : Davis Bilingual Magnet Elementary School - 6th Ave & Main Area
FTE : 0.8 - 6 hours per day
Work Calendar : 9.5 month
Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.
Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage .
Probationary Contracts will be issued for any contingent Certifications, Positions that are 0.6 FTE or less, and certified employees within their first three years with the District.
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