Working Title: State School Librarian - Library Dev And Svcs Spec

Job Class: Library Development And Services Specialist

Agency: Education Department

• Job ID : 84108

• Location : Minneapolis

• Telework Eligible : Yes - Telework arrangements may be possible. You will discuss your preferences and requirements of the position and complete a telework agreement. Employees do need to reside in MN or a border state and may need to report to the office on a periodic basis.

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 02/21/2025

• Closing Date : 03/14/2025

• Bid Open : 02/21/2025

• Bid Close : 02/28/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Education Department / MDE-Central Office-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Education-St Paul / St Libraries & Expand Learning

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $32.99 - $48.93 / hourly; $68,883 - $102,165 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

CURRENT permanent-classified MDE employees represented by MAPE who are eligible for interest bidding for the position should consult Article 16, Vacancies, Filling of Positions, Section 3, Job Posting and Interest Bidding, of their negotiated agreement. In order to be considered for the position as an interest bidder your application must be received by the "Closed for Bid" date listed above.

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.

As the State School Librarian, you will provide technical assistance to licensed school library media specialists and licensed school librarians. Responsibilities will include:

• Provide advice and guidance in academic standards development and statewide library data collection from district and charter schools, and related activities.

• Provide advice and guidance to the Department of Education staff responsible for administering state library aid and monitoring district compliance.

• Support district and charter schools on issues of intellectual freedom, media and digital literacy, and growing lifelong readers.

• Share information about available grant funds and resources.

• Work with the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board to support licensure acquisition.

• Support professional development for licensed school library media specialists and licenses school librarians.

Minimum Qualifications

Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

Eligible applicants must be or have been licensed as a school library media specialist and have 3 years of professional experience managing a school library/media center

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience creating and facilitating training modules/professional development for adult learners

• Demonstrated experience collecting, analyzing, and managing data

• Demonstrated experience with budgeting/financial management

• Demonstrated ability working with high-level administrators/decision-making and inter-agency work teams

Additional Requirements

A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only)

• Employment Reference Check

• Conflict of Interest Review

The Minnesota Department of Education will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.