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St. Joseph''s School - Moorhead, MN Position: Part-Time Media Specialist (0.75 FTE) Terms of Employment: Successful applicants will assume all responsibilities of the Media Specialist position, including library and technology instruction. Expected Start Date: August 2026 Application Deadline: Open Until Filled School Mission As a school community, it is our mission to: Lead children and families to Christ within the Catholic-Christian community. Foster the spiritual, academic, social, emotional, and physical development of each person. Prepare our students to use knowledge and faith to be a light for the parish, community, and world. Everything we do at St. Joseph?s School should reflect our three-part mission statement. Job Goal The Media Specialist plays a vital role in supporting students'' intellectual, spiritual, and technological formation through both library and technology instruction. This individual will foster a love of reading, inquiry, creativity, and lifelong learning while helping students develop the skills necessary to navigate an increasingly digital world with wisdom, responsibility, and faith. Through library instruction for students in Preschool through Grade 5, the Media Specialist will cultivate curiosity, imagination, and a deep appreciation for quality literature. Students will be guided to discover truth, beauty, and goodness through stories and informational texts that enrich their understanding of God, themselves, and the world around them. Through technology instruction for students in Preschool through Grade 8, the Media Specialist will help students become thoughtful, ethical, and capable users of technology. Instruction will emphasize digital citizenship, responsible technology use, creativity, problem-solving, research skills, and the effective use of digital tools to support learning and communication. The Media Specialist will create engaging learning experiences that encourage students to think critically, communicate effectively, and use technology and information resources in ways that reflect the values and mission of Catholic education. Essential Responsibilities Teach technology classes for students in Preschool through Grade 8. Provide library instruction and library services for students in Preschool through Grade 5. Foster a culture of reading and literacy throughout the school community. Maintain and manage the school library collection and circulation system. Assist students in selecting age-appropriate and engaging reading materials. Teach information literacy, research skills, digital citizenship, and responsible technology use. Support classroom teachers in integrating technology and information resources into instruction. Collaborate with faculty to promote student learning and engagement across content areas. Maintain educational technology resources and assist with basic technology support as needed. Model and promote ethical, safe, and responsible use of technology. Integrate Catholic values and faith formation into instruction and interactions with students. Participate fully in the life and mission of the school community. Preferred Qualifications and Credentials Bachelor?s or Master?s degree in Education, Library Media, Educational Technology, or a related field. Valid Minnesota teaching license or ability to obtain appropriate licensure. Knowledge of children''s literature, information literacy, educational technology, and digital citizenship. Ability to design engaging, student-centered learning experiences. Strong organizational and technology skills. Collaborative working ability with faculty, staff, students, and families. Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education. High sense of professionalism and a desire for continuous growth and learning. St. Joseph?s School seeks educators who view their work as both a profession and a ministry and who are committed to helping students grow in faith, knowledge, virtue, and service. To apply, visit the St. Joseph''s School website, https://stjoesmhdschool.com/employment Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message and any attachments are for the sole use of the intended recipient and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, distribution or copying is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by replying to this e-mail and destroy/delete all copies of this e-mail message. Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message and any attachments are for the sole use of the intended recipient and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, distribution or copying is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by replying to this e-mail and destroy/delete all copies of this e-mail message.