Library Media Specialist - Vacancy ID: 206134

Job Description:  The School District of Baraboo is seeking candidates for a full-time Library Media Specialist at Baraboo High School to begin with the 2024-2025 school year. Approximate start date is August 19th, 2024. Ideal candidates will be able to successfully collaborate and effectively build relationships with students, parents and staff. This position holds a 194-working day contract with benefits.   

Our District values and affirms identities, beliefs, and perspectives of all individuals while providing equitable access to opportunities. All staff will provide the scaffolding necessary to meet high expectations while proactively striving to remove barriers to learning. Successful candidates will share and demonstrate this core belief. 

Qualifications:  Candidates should possess a current Wisconsin DPI-issued Library Media Specialist License (#1902). The candidate will be responsible for creating a library environment that supports and engages the school community to explore, inquire, create, innovate and communicate. Must be able to create a robust and diverse collection of materials that reflect the needs and interests of the community served. Candidates must demonstrate ways to engage learners with competence and respect while considering their needs, abilities and diversity. Demonstrate knowledge of children’s and young adult literature and fosters motivation for reading. Possess the ability to engage students in learning by emphasizing inquiry, evaluating resources and critical thinking, as well as creating and sharing new knowledge. Promote responsible and ethical practice for using, creating and sharing information within and outside of the learning community.

How to Apply:  Interested candidates should apply through the Wisconsin Education Career Access Network (WECAN) at  https://wecan.education.wisc.edu. Applications will be accepted until May 15, 2024.

District Description:  The School District of Baraboo is an EC-12 grade district with a 4K program, five elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school with a total student population of 2,700 students.  The District employs approximately 255 certified teachers and 175 non-certified staff.  Baraboo is located in Sauk County and is among the most scenic areas in the state!  Please look us up at http://www.baraboo.k12.wi.us/hr/applicants.cfm. 

Notice of Non-Discrimination:  The School District of Baraboo does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, religion, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability or handicap in its education programs (including career or technical educational programs) or activities. The School District of Baraboo will not tolerate harassment based on sex.

No student or employee of the School District of Baraboo shall be denied fair and equal treatment under the law and the District is required by Title IX not to discriminate in such a manner. Any employee or student who feels that he/she has been treated in a discriminatory way or denied rights under the law should contact an administrator:  School District of Baraboo, 423 Linn Street, Baraboo, WI 53913 or phone (608) 355-3950.

Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to the School District of Baraboo Title IX Coordinator: School District of Baraboo Director of Student Services; 423 Linn Street; Baraboo, WI 53913; Phone: (608) 355-3950, x1530; Email: SEPSDIR@barabooschools.net

Questions regarding Title IX may also be referred to the Office of Civil Rights:
Chicago Office for Civil Rights; U.S. Department of Education; Citigroup Center; 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475; Chicago, IL 60661; Phone: (312) 730-1560; FAX: (312) 730-1576; TDD: (877) 521-2172; Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov