Library Media Specialist

Library Media Specialist

Stanley Community Public School District 2 High School - Stanley, North Dakota

Job : 5831741

Final date to receive applications: Aug 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

JOB GOAL:

The Library/Media Specialist oversees and manages an effective and successful media center and supports teachers in providing rigorous, high quality instruction and support for our students.

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• Valid North Dakota teaching license
• School Library Media Certificate (or willing to obtain)

• Shares expertise and promotes the library program.
• Aligns the School Library Program to school, state and national program standards.
• Develops and implements program goals and objectives that are aligned with school and district long-range strategic plans.
• Prepares, and justifies the school library program budget as appropriate.
• Establishes processes and procedures for selection, acquisition, circulation and resource sharing so as to ensure resources are available when needed.
• Maintains and curates the collection to maximize student interest and relevance to the school curricula.
• Creates and maintains a school library media center that is inviting, safe, flexible, and conducive to student learning.
• Selects and uses effective technology for management purposes.
• Encourages the use of instructional technology to engage students, improve learning, and provide 24/7 access to digital information resources for the entire learning community.
• Motivates and guides students to read for enjoyment and understanding.
• Provides resources in support of curriculum and student interests.
• Teaches information ethics, including safety, responsibility, copyright, fair use, licensing, and appropriate attribution.
• Teaches information and digital literacy.
• Teaches the evaluation of resources in all formats so that users can assess credibility, relevance, and currency.
• Helps students build on prior knowledge and construct new knowledge, inspiring them to embrace the world of information and all its formats.
• Collaborates with teachers to provide instructional support using library resources.
• Develop and deliver library programs that support student learning and extend engagement opportunities to families and community partners.
• Remains professionally current in terms of skills, knowledge, and the evolving role of the school librarian.

• Building Principal(s)

This position constitutes a certified position with the Stanley Community Public School District.

• Base Salary: $53,800 (depending on experience)
• Fringe Benefit: $11,369
• Personal Days: 4 per year
• Sick Days: 10 per year

Position closes when a suitable applicant is hired.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $53,800 Per Year

• Tim Holte, Superintendent
• PO Box 10
• Stanley, North Dakota 58784
• Phone:
• Email: tim.holte.us