Aspen High School Library Media Specialist; Long Term Substitute

Aspen High School Library Media Specialist (Long Term Substitute)

Aspen School District, Aspen High School – Aspen, Colorado

• Job : 5755696
• Final date to receive applications: Aug 04, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
• Re-Posted: Jun 04, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 5, 2026

The Aspen High School seeks a Long Term Substitute as a Library Media Specialist to start SY . This position works in the school library to support students and staff with informational resources and educational programming, requiring advanced communication and collaboration skills.

• Work with administration as collaborative peers to provide leadership and meaningful learning experiences for students, staff, and community.
• Teach research, digital citizenship, and media literacy skills to help students responsibly engage in their global community.
• Encourage students to create digital products of their learning that promote 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, etc.) 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 conducive to learning.
• Navigate circulation management, book processing, cataloging, and report generation.
• Update the library collection through additions and weeding using best library practices.
• Possess knowledge of qualitative and quantitative ranges of text complexity.
• Manage 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 committees such as technology.
• Collaborate with the MYP Personal Project Coordinator to support students and staff with personal projects.
• Coordinate IB Extended Essay work with IB students and the IB Coordinator, 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 volunteer duties in the media center.
• Share 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.

• Organized, prepared, and punctual; manages resources, meets deadlines, follows through on commitments, demonstrates appropriate appearance.
• Develop and maintain rapport and effective relationships with children and adults, using courtesy, diplomacy, collaboration, support, clear communication, and professional conduct.
• Handle disagreements and conflicts diplomatically, contributing to a positive work/learning environment.
• Demonstrate flexibility with interruptions and changing conditions.
• Work efficiently to complete tasks with limited supervision and meet deadlines.
• Observe all district policies, procedures, and general safety rules.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

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

• 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.

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

• Reaching, walking, standing, sitting, squatting, stooping, typing, talking, crouching, kneeling, seeing, hearing; lifting up to 40 lbs.

The successful candidate will be required to follow any instructions and 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.

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $297 to $297 Daily Rate

• Nina Pulatie, Aspen High School Principal
• Aspen High School
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