Library Media Specialist (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Library Media Specialist at Tucson Unified School District is a certified teacher who leads information literacy instruction and partners with classroom teachers to meet Arizona Academic Standards and ALA standards. Requirements include a valid AZ teaching certificate with Library-Media Endorsement K-12, IVP fingerprint clearance, and one year of classroom teaching experience.

Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree in Library Information Science or 18 graduate hours and knowledge

Qualifications

• Valid Arizona teaching certificate with Library-Media Endorsement K-12.
• Fingerprint clearance card (IVP).
• One-year classroom teaching experience.
• Master's in Library Information Science or 18 graduate hours in related coursework.
• Knowledge of library automation systems and educational technology.

Responsibilities

• Teach students to become information literate and literate in research skills.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to fulfill standards and integrate library resources.
• Support students in using information resources effectively.

Skills

Information literacy instruction

Collaborative teaching

Educational technology

Student engagement

Education

Master's in Library Information Science

18 graduate hours in relevant coursework

Tools

Library automation systems

Job description

Now Hiring with Higher Pay! Thanks to community support, our posted rates now include increases funded through a community-approved override guaranteed through June 2031.

Summary

The Library Media Specialist is a certified teacher who teaches students to become information literate and partners with classroom teachers in fulfilling the Arizona State Academic Standards and the American Library Association’s Standards for 21st Century Learners.

Minimum Requirements

• Valid Arizona teaching certificate with Library-Media Endorsement K-12
• Must hold the Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card.
• One-year classroom teaching experience

Requirements Prior To Start Date

• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Information Resources and Library Science or 18 semester hours of graduate-level coursework including: school library administration, children’s/young adult literature, reference, collection development, organization of information; an internship in a school library; knowledge of library automation systems, educational technology, research methods, 21st Century Skills, literacy development and collaborative teaching.

COMMENTS

Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

LOCATION: Erickson Elementary School - Stella & Mann Area

FTE : 1.0 - 7.5 hours per day

Work Calendar: 9.5 month

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Salary will be prorated if the start date is after the first day of the work calendar for the position.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language.

For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.

Probationary Contracts will be issued for any contingent Certifications, Positions that are 0.6 FTE or less, and certified employees within their first three years with the District.

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.