Media Specialist/Elementary Specialist (PreK-12)

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. Powered by applicant tracking, a product of Frontline Education. #J-18808-Ljbffr