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Media Specialist/Elementary Specialist (PreK-12)

Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools, Sauk Rapids, MN, United States


Media Specialist/Elementary Specialist (PreK-12) JobID: 3499

Position Type: Teacher on Special Assignment/ Instructional Coach

Date Posted: 3/30/2026

Closing Date: 04/06/2026

POSTING #: 3499

The Sauk Rapids-Rice Public School District No. 47 is seeking a highly effective Instructional Coach to support teachers in delivering high-quality, standards-aligned instruction that improves student learning outcomes.

This role focuses on evidence-based practices to guide coaching, professional learning, and classroom implementation. A central priority of this position is ensuring strong alignment between curriculum, instruction, and standards across classrooms, grade levels, and schools.

Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools is committed to:

A culture of high quality and effective instruction

Partnerships and collaboration

Student and staff well-being

High student achievement

Stewardship of resources

Equitable education

Primary Responsibilities:

Teach Media & Information Literacy

Provide direct instruction to students in an elementary building: Support students in becoming critical consumers and creators of information

Collaborate with teachers to integrate media skills into classroom instruction

Support Curriculum & Standards Alignment: Align media instruction with Minnesota academic standards and district curriculum

Manage Media Resources & Learning Spaces: Curate and maintain high-quality print and digital resources across all district media centers; Ensure equitable access to materials that support curriculum and student needs; Create welcoming, student-centered media spaces that support learning and exploration

Direct district media assistants

Stay relevant in research, pedagogy, student interests, and technology for media center purposes

Promote Digital Citizenship & Innovation: Lead efforts to promote safe, ethical, and responsible use of information and technology; Support students and staff in navigating digital tools and resources effectively; Stay current on best practices in media literacy and instructional technology

Outstanding candidates will have:

Knowledgeable in variety of research-based instructional practices

Knowledgeable in effective MTSS practices

Strong collaboration, communication, and facilitation skills

Thoughtful and deliberate decision-makers

Creative problem solvers with extraordinary relationship skills

Innovative and able to develop, promote and implement quality programs

Motivating and positive with students, staff, and parents/guardians

Comfortable with and able to promote the effective use of technology as a tool for teaching and learning

Able to provide leadership within the school, district and community

Life-long learners and good role models

Required Qualifications:

Valid Minnesota teaching license in library media or relevant experience and willingness to seek a license with special permission from PELSB

Bachelor's Degree in relevant subject area

Minimum 5‑years of successful teaching experience

Strong understanding of media literacy, research skills, and digital citizenship

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with coaching or teacher leadership

Contract: 1.0 FTE, 182 contract days plus 5 extra days for a total of 187 days beginning the 2026-2027 school year.

Salary and Benefits: Salary based on the 2025-2027 Sauk Rapids-Rice Education Associations Master Agreement starting at $52,166 up to $97,326.

Benefits based on full-time employment and may be pro-rated for part-time positions. Benefits may include the following:

Health, Dental, Vision Wear, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account (with enrollment in an eligible health plan)

Medical Flexible Spending Account (with eligibility for insurance)

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Post retirement Health Care Savings Plan

Teachers Retirement Association (TRA)

403b Matching Annuity

Discretionary Personal/Sick Leave (PTO)

Deadline: Applications accepted online at www.isd47.org/start-your-career through April 6, 2026.

Note: Candidates must pass a criminal background check in order to be eligible for employment.

Postings current as of 4/1/2026 10:49:24 AM CST.

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