Library​/Media Specialist - Special Teacher

Library/Media Specialist

Job Class:
Special Teacher

Agency:
Corrections Dept

Job

Location:

Red Wing

Telework Eligible:
No

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:
Unlimited

Who May Apply:
Open to all qualified job seekers

Closing Date: 08/07/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
Corrections Dept / Corrections-Red Wing-SRS

Division/Unit:
Minn Corr Facl
- Red Wing / RW Education Director's Staff

Work Shift/

Work Hours:

Evening Shift

Days of Work:
Monday
- Friday

Travel Required:

No

Salary Range: $29.03 - $56.39 / hourly; $60,614 - $117,742 / annually*

Classified Status:
Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union: 215 - Residential Schools Education/Residen Sc

FLSA Status:
Exempt
- Professional

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
Yes

* Compensation will be based on the level of education and number of years prior teaching experience approved at the time of hire.

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Library Media Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing an information and technology literacy program that is part of the Walter Maginnis High School curriculum. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain an information media program that fosters the continued professional growth of the learning community.
• Develop effective instructional sequences.
• Create and implement a physical and interpersonal classroom environment that supports student learning within a correctional setting.
• Engage students in learning and utilize instructional strategies that help students understand content.
• Participate in ongoing professional development activities and collaborate with colleagues to advance learning for teachers and students.

This position is located at a correctional facility and has direct contact with students who are incarcerated.

Minimum Qualifications

To be qualified for and considered for this position, ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college/university.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Minnesota K-12 Library Media Specialist License.
• An applicant with a Tier 1 license may be considered if the DOC is unable to recruit an applicant with a Tier 2, 3, or 4 teaching license in the specific licensure field required.  for MN's Tiered Licensure Info graphic
• To ensure consideration for this position, please indicate the file folder number for your Minnesota teaching license on your resume/application.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position:

• Possession of a current Minnesota Tier 3 or 4 teaching license.
• Experience working in an education setting.
• Experience working in a correctional setting.
• Experience teaching information technology and literacy courses.
• Possession of a multi-categorical teaching license.
• Full-time teaching experience as a licensed teacher.

Physical Requirements

The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position and may be required to complete a tuberculosis screening prior to hire. For a copy of the PDA, please email Ali Baumgart mgart.us

Additional Requirements

The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation.

Employment history/reference checks, including…