Aspen High School Library Media Specialist (Long Term Substitute)

The Aspen High School seeks a Long Term Substitute as a Library Media Specialist to start November 2, 2026

Position Title: Library Media Specialist

Department: Aspen High School

Reports to: Aspen High School Principal

Classification: Long Term Substitute (Requires a valid Substitute Authorization through CO Dept. of Education)

Contract Period: November 2, 2026 - December 17, 2026

Salary Range: $297.00 / Day

I: Position Summary

The Library Media Specialist works in the school library to support students and staff with informational resources. This position requires the ability to support educational programming as well as advanced communication and collaboration skills.

II. Position Responsibilities

Library Media Specialist Responsibilities:

Work with the administration as collaborative peers to provide leadership and meaningful learning experiences for students, staff, and community

Teach research/ digital citizenship /media literacy skills to help students utilize information technology in order to responsibly engage in their global community

Encourage and empowers students to become increasingly self-directed as they create digital products of their learning that engage them in 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 and more) 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 that is conducive to learning

Navigate circulation management, book processing, cataloging, and report generation

Using best library practices, update the library collection through additions and weeding of materials

Possess knowledge of qualitative and quantitative ranges of text complexity

Manage the 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 other committees such as technology

Collaborate with the MYP Personal Project Coordinator to support students and staff with their personal projects.

Coordinate IB Extended Essay work with IB students and IB Coordinator to research and develop essays; 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 the duties of volunteers in the media center

Share with the learning community 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.

III. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Manage oneself (organized, prepared, and punctual, manages resources, meets deadlines, follows through on commitments, demonstrates appropriate physical appearance relative to job and environmental expectations) in a manner that enhances public education

Develop and maintain rapport and effective relationships with children and adults contacted in the course of work by using courtesy, diplomacy, collaboration, cooperation, support, clear and concise communication, and professional conduct

Demonstrate professionalism, handling disagreements and conflicts in a diplomatic manner, and contributing to a positive work/learning environment

Demonstrate flexibility with regard to interruptions and changing conditions

Work efficiently to complete tasks with limited supervision and to meet deadlines

Observe all district policies and procedures

Observe all general safety rules.

IV. Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Significant knowledge of GSuite for Education, computer systems, and software

V. Preferred Qualifications

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

VI. Work Environment

Classroom and library settings

Office environment; exposure to computer screens

Mostly clean and comfortable surroundings

VII. Essential Physical Requirements

Physical: Reaching, walking, standing, sitting, squatting, stooping, typing, talking, crouching, kneeling, seeing, and hearing. Lifting up to 40 lbs.

Acknowledgment

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