Job Description:

MANDAN MIDDLE SCHOOL - MANDAN, North Dakota

Library Media Specialist

2025-2026 School year; 186 contract days, 100% FTE

Location: Mandan Middle School

Salary: Starting $53,800 for Bachelors degree; starting $55,322 for Master's degree (Salary based on 2023-2025 Negotiated Rates; 2025-2027 Negotiated Rates are yet to be Determined). Full benefit package included.

Position Summary:
The library media specialist promotes, supports and encourages literacy; maintains library collection and controlling audio-visual equipment at the school site(s); assists students, staff and community in utilizing library resources; performs clerical functions related to collection, processing, circulation, maintenance, and inventory of library and curriculum materials.
 
Essential Functions:
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Implement library/technology programs based on district plans.
Promote information literacy, reading development, and literature appreciation for students.
Supervise operation and maintenance of school library.
Plan library activities to best serve staff and students.
Keep current on library technology services.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Reports to:
building principal

Qualifications:
Must hold appropriate license from the ND Education Standards and Practices Board and Library Media Specialist Credential or present a plan of study towards completion of endorsement.
 
Application Procedures
Please attach a resume to your electronic application. All application material must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date. Application form and resume should demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that are needed to meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Applications should include information which directly addresses how the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and summary of work. It is very important to be thorough and detailed on all your application materials.

Employment requires satisfactory completion of the interview process and verifiable record of satisfactory performance in previous employment.

A state and federal background check will be conducted on the final candidate.

Position Type: Full-Time
Positions Available: 1

Job Requirements
Bachelor degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Salary: $53,800 Per Year

Contact Information
Amanda Tomlinson, Principal
MANDAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Phone: 701-751-6502
Email: Amanda.Tomlinson@msd1.org