Certificated Teacher - Library Media Specialist - Secondary

id='p13036_'>Certificated Teacher - Library Media Specialist - Secondary JobID: 13036

Position Type:

Certificated/Counselor, Dean, Librarian

Date Posted:

7/20/2026

Location:

Evergreen Middle School

Date Available:

09/02/2026

Hours per Day:

.2fte

Shift Times:

TBD

Days per Year:

180.0

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POSITION SUMMARY: The Itinerant Library Media Specialist will be assigned to Evergreen Middle School in the Federal Way School District. The librarian schedule will be determined at the time the position is offered to a candidate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Instruct students in selecting appropriate books and resources, locating information, and reading for comprehension and meaning.
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of library management systems, including patron and collection databases; prepare and maintain records related to circulation, distribution, book orders, new acquisitions, lost or damaged materials, overdue items, purchase orders, and student and staff use of media and audiovisual resources.
• Coordinate and provide training for library assistants, volunteers, and student aides.
• Manage the financial, technological, and physical resources of the library media program.
• Collaborate with administrators and teachers in budgeting, program planning, and the acquisition, circulation, distribution, and recovery of library and media materials, including the processing and preparation of new resources for circulation.
• Serve as a resource to staff, students, and families by providing guidance in library media skills, including the identification, selection, location, and effective use of instructional and recreational materials.
• Maintain library and textbook inventories at assigned sites, including checking materials in and out, monitoring inventory levels, and ensuring accurate recordkeeping.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

Current Washington State Teacher's Certificate with appropriate subject area endorsement(s)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

Criminal background clearance

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Computer programs such as circulation systems, databases, word processing, etc.

Current trends and practices in education

Instructional theory and its application

Techniques to motivate student learning via inquiry, discussion, and application of knowledge

Organizing the physical and human elements in the educational setting

Instructional and non-instructional human dynamics

Standards-based instruction and familiarity with Washington State standards

School board policies and procedures

ABILITY TO:

Effectively supervise and delegate responsibilities to library staff.

Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Maintain effective working relationships with other people.

Operate a variety of modern office equipment including microcomputers and related software.

Provide instructional leadership

Organize and set priorities

Work independently with minimal supervision.

Exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality.

Adapt instructional materials and strategies to accommodate the wide range of skills which exist in a classroom.

Apply current trends and practices in education

Teach in a multi-cultural and mainstream setting

Use technology to enhance instruction

Be fair and consistent with all students

Provide guidance and assistance to students

Meet responsibilities in a punctual and reliable manner

Comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures.

Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently without close supervision and able to pay strict attention to detail

Speak, read and follow written or verbal communications

Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines

Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff and service providers

Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co-workers

Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality

Relate effectively with parents, staff, students and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community

Perform job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:

Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.

Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.

Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools' commitment to "Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future."

Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach above and below their shoulders and bend/twist at the waist. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and regularly works near video display. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

WORK SCHEDULE

This position is a school year position.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Position reports to and will be evaluated by the building administrator, or designee.

REPRESENTATION

Federal Way Education Association (FWEA)

LEVEL OF COMPENSATION

Federal Way Education Association (FWEA) Salary Schedule.

This position includes the following benefits prorated based on FTE Medical, dental vision, wellness leave, life insurance, retirement, professional development dollars.

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY

Update 05/2016

Disclaimer

The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or veteran status.

Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.