Elementary Media Specialist

Elementary Media Specialist St Cloud Area School District 742 • Saint Cloud, MN K12JobSpot.com • March 30, 2026

SCHEDULE:

FTEHours may vary based on program needs

REPORTS TO

Executive Director of Technology/District Support Services, Building Principals

SUPERVISION

Day to day supervision of Media/Technology Paraprofessionals

SALARY RANGE

$49,141 - $90,362 /year

QUALIFICATIONS

RequiredCurrent Media Specialist license issued by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)PreferredPrevious related experienceMulti-categorical licenses

POSITION SUMMARY

The media specialist reports to the building administrator and the Executive Director of Technology & District Support Services and is responsible for leadership of the building technology and media program, support of the technology and media needs of building staff, assisting teachers in the delivery of media literacy, and oversight of the media center, building network, and building technology.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

InstructionalTeam with staff to plan and teach the media/technology programs for maximum curricular integrationWork with individual teachers in designing authentic learning tasks, assessments, and integrating information required to meet the information literacy standardsProvide job embedded staff development to support the integration of technology as it relates to curriculum, instruction, assessment, and technology initiativesFacilitate the responsible use of information and technology (including cyber safety and copyright) to students, parents, and staffModel instruction for teachers, team teach, and provide instructional supportUnderstand and assist the implementation of district curriculum and scope & sequence for all subject areasCollaborate with teachers and others to plan and implement experiences that improve literacy and promote a love of reading and lifelong learningLeadershipProvide media/technology and literacy leadership at building levelProvide school input for district media/technology and literacy plans, vision, and program designServe as communication liaison including media/technology and electronic communicationsResource ManagementPlan budget with consideration of current and future needsFacilitate orders pertaining to media and technologyMaintain expenditure recordsFind, review, and acquire print and non-print materialsProcess and prepare resources for useWeed obsolete and worn materials from the collectionMedia Center ManagementOversee daily media center operationArrange physical facility into functional areasEstablish rules and disciplinary policiesMaintain a circulation system for building materials and district textbooksParticipate in recruiting, hiring, training, and guiding building media support staff and volunteersGuide media center paraprofessionals, clerical, and volunteersTechnicalSupport and maintain building technologyMonitor network resourcesSupport individual hardware and application componentsSupport communication devices (i.e. telephone systems)AssessmentFacilitate the scheduling of assessments in conjunction with building administrators and teachersProvide onsite support for technical troubleshooting of assessment and technologyOther duties as assigned

PHYSICAL FACTORS

Frequent:

walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week•. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance.(•Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible.) All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment. Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement. Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work. It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District.

St. Cloud School District 742 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.isd742.org/about-us/title-ix. For inquiries, please contact jobs@isd742.org

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Job Id:

6802037663

Job URL:

https://www.k12jobspot.com/Search/Opportunities

Job State:

MN

Job Lat:

45.52669906616211

Job Lng:

-94.17109680175781

Job County:

Stearns County

Job Education:

Master's degree

Job Skills:

Respect

Job Hash:

4328424078