Aspen Middle School Library Media Teacher (Certified 1.0 FTE)

The Aspen Middle School seeks a full-time Library Media Teacher to start SY 2026-2027

Position Title: Library Media Teacher

Department: Aspen Middle School

Reports to: Aspen Middle School Principal

Classification: Certified

Contract Period: 9 Month (185 days with some variance depending on the year)

Compensation: 2026-2027 ASD Salary Schedules

-For the 2026–2027 academic year, all new hires are eligible for a $1,500.00 signing bonus. Please note that this recruitment incentive will be prorated based on the individual’s FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) status.-

ASD offers district-funded employee and dependent health benefits including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance to benefit-eligible employees (prorated for part-time employees). Other benefits include (as eligible): paid leave, CO PERA (pension plan) enrollment with district contribution, TSA options, free transportation for employees from Carbondale to Aspen, employee assistance program, wellness program, and supplemental insurance (i.e. cancer, disability, etc).

I: Position Summary

The Library Media Specialist works in the school library to support students and staff with informational resources. This position requires the ability to support educational programming as well as advanced communication and collaboration skills.

II. Position Responsibilities

Library Media Specialist Responsibilities:

• Work with the administration as collaborative peers to provide leadership and meaningful learning experiences for students, staff, and community
• Manages Chromebooks
• Teach research/ digital citizenship /media literacy skills to help students utilize information technology in order to responsibly engage in their global community
• Encourage and empowers students to become increasingly self-directed as they create digital products of their learning that engage them in critical thinking, collaboration, and authentic real-world problem-solving
• Build and manage a diverse collection in multiple formats that reflects a wide variety of viewpoints
• Embed meaningful integration of digital literacy (technology, digital citizenship and more) into learning.
• Provide access to student self-selection of wide and diverse reading collections in a variety of formats
• Provide teachers with and train them about vetted online and in-person resources to promote literacy skills
• Organize library materials for effective and efficient utilization, helping maintain a facility that is conducive to learning
• Navigate circulation management, book processing, cataloging, and report generation
• Using best library practices, update the library collection through additions and weeding of materials
• Possess knowledge of qualitative and quantitative ranges of text complexity
• Manage the ordering for books, databases, resources, and supplies
• Create partnerships by attending grade level/department meetings, serving on the school’s leadership team, and participating in other committees such as technology
• Collaborate with the MYP Personal Project Coordinator to support students and staff with their personal projects.
• Coordinate IB Extended Essay work with IB students and IB Coordinator to research and develop essays; and support IB students and teachers with IA research sessions
• Coordinate with and/or teach Freshman Seminar to introduce research skills and a research component to that course
• Supervise the learning space, oversee chromebook management and the student printer
• Manage the duties of volunteers in the media center
• Share with the learning community collaboratively developed and up-to-date policies concerning materials selection, circulation, reconsideration of materials, copyright, privacy, and acceptable use
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

III. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Manage oneself (organized, prepared, and punctual, manages resources, meets deadlines, follows through on commitments, demonstrates appropriate physical appearance relative to job and environmental expectations) in a manner that enhances public education
• Develop and maintain rapport and effective relationships with children and adults contacted in the course of work by using courtesy, diplomacy, collaboration, cooperation, support, clear and concise communication, and professional conduct
• Demonstrate professionalism, handling disagreements and conflicts in a diplomatic manner, and contributing to a positive work/learning environment
• Demonstrate flexibility with regard to interruptions and changing conditions
• Work efficiently to complete tasks with limited supervision and to meet deadlines
• Observe all district policies and procedures
• Observe all general safety rules.
• Ensures full attendance on all contracted workdays as outlined in the employment agreement, including arriving on time and remaining for the entire contracted day.
• Be present and actively engaged during the scheduled workdays according to the school’s academic calendar, observing holidays, breaks, and scheduled professional development days as appropriate.
• Arrive on time for all scheduled workdays and meetings, including the beginning of school, lunch breaks, and any special assignments, ensuring minimal disruption to the academic schedule.
• Notify the appropriate school personnel in advance for any anticipated absences, including following district procedures for requesting leave, and provide documentation when necessary.
• In the event of an absence, ensure that appropriate substitute plans are prepared and submitted in accordance with school policy, facilitating a smooth transition for students.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

IV. Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Significant knowledge of GSuite for Education, computer systems, and software

V. Preferred Qualifications

• Masters of Library and Information Science highly recommended
• High School Teaching or Librarian Experience
• Colorado Professional teacher license
• Bilingual in English & Spanish
• Current First Aid and CPR certification

VI. Work Environment

• Classroom and library settings
• Office environment; exposure to computer screens
• Mostly clean and comfortable surroundings

VII. Essential Physical Requirements

• Physical: Reaching, walking, standing, sitting, squatting, stooping, typing, talking, crouching, kneeling, seeing, and hearing. Lifting up to 40 lbs.

Acknowledgment

The successful candidate will be required to follow any instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal. The Aspen School District reserves the right to update, revise, or change the job description and related duties at any time.