Library/Media Specialist - Special Teacher

About the role

The Library Media Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing an information and technology literacy program that is part of the Walter Maginnis High School curriculum. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain an information media program that fosters the continued professional growth of the learning community.
• Create and implement a physical and interpersonal classroom environment that supports student learning within a correctional setting.
• Engage students in learning and utilize instructional strategies that help students understand content.
• Participate in ongoing professional development activities and collaborate with colleagues to advance learning for teachers and students.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain an information media program that fosters the continued professional growth of the learning community.
• Create and implement a physical and interpersonal classroom environment that supports student learning within a correctional setting.
• Engage students in learning and utilize instructional strategies that help students understand content.
• Participate in ongoing professional development activities and collaborate with colleagues to advance learning for teachers and students.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college/university.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Minnesota K-12 Library Media Specialist License.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possession of a current Minnesota Tier 3 or 4 teaching license.
• Experience working in an education setting.
• Experience working in a correctional setting.
• Experience teaching information technology and literacy courses.
• Possession of a multi-categorical teaching license.
• Full-time teaching experience as a licensed teacher.

Qualifications

To be qualified for and considered for this position, ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Skills

The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position and may be required to complete a tuberculosis screening prior to hire.

Benefits

The Minnesota Department of Corrections offers a range of benefits including:

• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Fertility care, including IVF.
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children.
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children.
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years).
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.

Pay

Salary range: $29.03 - $56.39 / hourly; $60,614 - $117,742 / annually*

Schedule

Full-time, Evening Shift, Monday - Friday