Library Information Specialist, 1.0 FTE

About The District

The District Edmonds School District is dedicated to workplace diversity and encourages applicants from various cultural, background, and perspective. It aims to attract and retain employees with the right skills, knowledge, and life experiences to meet the needs of each position. The District values the diverse needs of Edmonds students and promotes high standards of learning for all.

About The Position

This is a 1.0 FTE continuing contract position for a Library Information Specialist (LIS) at Edmonds-Woodway High School starting with the 2026-27 school year. Preference will be given to candidates with an ELL, ESOL, or Bilingual endorsement. SIOP and GLAD training will be required for all new employees within the first two years of employment.

Instructor Responsibilities

• Teaches media literacy lessons to develop effective consumers and producers of ideas and information.
• Teaches digital citizenship lessons and reinforces digital citizenship skills to ensure students are safe, responsible, and ethical users of digital media and tools.
• Plans lessons aligned with AASL standards and/or CCSS/NGSS; ensures students demonstrate mastery.
• Differentiates instruction and assessment to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Actively cultivates a culturally responsive teaching environment.
• Promotes a vibrant and inclusive school-wide reading culture.

Library Collection Manager

• Engages in regular collection management processes: annual goal-setting and reflection, materials selection and processing, annual inventory, ongoing weeding, and end-of-year maintenance around missing or lost materials.
• Manages any paraeducator and volunteer support, the library budget, and the physical and virtual spaces of the school library.
• Curates print and digital resources to support school curriculum and empower a culture of inquiry.
• Develops and administers an inviting and effective physical and digital library environment that represents the demographics of the school and meets the needs of the curriculum and instruction.

Leader

• Cultivates community partnerships.
• Leads staff/peer development related to information literacy, media literacy, digital citizenship, and instructional technology.
• Communicates key messages and information related to libraries, reading advocacy, instructional technology, and digital tools.
• Advocates for and ensures equitable access to resources, technology, and information services for the entire school.
• Ensures the school library program is aligned with the mission, goals, and objectives of the school and the school district.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Washington State Teaching Certification with a Library Media endorsement (completed a school library endorsement program), OR Washington State Teaching Certification AND current enrollment in a school library endorsement program with ability to complete program within 1-2 years.
• Minimum 3 years of successful teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Complete Application Includes Cover Letter, Resume, 2 Confidential Reference Surveys*, 2 Letters of Recommendation, and Transcripts.
• To move forward in the selection process, your confidential reference forms must be completed by 11:00 p.m. on the closing date.

Benefits

• Includes Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB) and a Washington state retirement package for eligible positions.
• Eligibility for health insurance is based on whether the employee is anticipated to be compensated at least 630 hours per school year (September 1 through August 31).
• Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-term Disability, Life and AD+D Insurance and options for HSA, FSA and DCAP.
• Most employees have a wide variety of supplemental benefits to take advantage of: Life Insurance, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Personal Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Deferred Compensation Plan 403(b) Plans.

Physical Requirements/Demands

• Navigates various school and classroom environments.
• Moves objects regularly weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.
• Visual requirements include performing close-range tasks and adjusting focus as necessary.

How To Apply

Complete all steps and submit an Employment Application through Edmonds School District on Applitrack.com. Select the desired job vacancy in Step 4 of the application process. Due to the number of applications received, only candidates who are selected for further consideration will be contacted.