District Deployed Elementary Librarian 0.2FTE - Fawcett

Tacoma Public Schools•Fawcett Elementary 126 E. 60th St., WA

About The Position

Tacoma Public Schools is hiring a district-deployed Elementary Librarian for a one-year assignment ending on the last student day in June 2027. The position is 0.2 FTE, working full days on Wednesdays only, for 182 work days over 10 months. The expected start date is as soon as possible. Assigned school locations may change from year to year based on District needs. Salary is prorated for mid-year hires and based on preparation level and experience under the TEA Collective Bargaining Agreement, with a stated range of $15,092 (BA+0, step 1) to $29,599 (MA+90, step 20). No benefits are provided. The Elementary Librarian creates a welcoming environment for learning, promotes intellectual freedom and critical thinking, develops a balanced and culturally relevant collection, and designs innovative activities, inquiry-based lessons, and library programs that support lifelong learning. The librarian works with students, teachers, and the wider learning community to provide access to print and digital resources, support information literacy, and foster curiosity, collaboration, and problem-solving. The position requires a valid Washington State teaching certificate in the appropriate endorsement area and a Library Media endorsement or the ability to obtain it within the first two years of employment. Fingerprint-based state and federal background clearance and sexual misconduct clearance are also required, as are District-assigned trainings.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with a Library Media endorsement or related field, or ability to acquire the endorsement within two years.
Valid Washington State teaching certification in the appropriate endorsement area.
Washington State-recognized Library Media endorsement or ability to obtain it within the first two years of employment.
Completion of all District-required trainings as assigned.
Fingerprinting and successful Washington State Patrol and FBI background clearance, including Sexual Misconduct clearance.
Knowledge of childhood intellectual, social, physical, and emotional development; instructional principles, methods, and techniques; and assessment tools.
Skills in classroom management, instructional technologies, communication, customer service, and operation of library media equipment and related technology.
Ability to operate a personal computer with word-processing software, obtain and exchange information, organize activities, work as a team member, adapt to changing circumstances, analyze data to guide instruction, and establish effective relationships in a multicultural, socioeconomically diverse setting.
Ability to serve as a role model for social, emotional, behavioral, speech, and language skills.
Ability to meet the physical and attendance demands described for the position, including lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds and performing mobility-related tasks.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Library Information Science with a School Library focus, or a Master's degree in Education with a Library Media endorsement and the ability to acquire the endorsement within two years.
Two years of experience as a classroom teacher.

Responsibilities

Promote intellectual freedom and critical thinking by providing services and resources, sustaining an atmosphere of free inquiry, and advocating within assigned schools.
Collaborate with teachers and other approved individuals to plan and implement experiences that promote literacy and lifelong learning.
Design and implement inquiry-based, standards-aligned learning activities independently and collaboratively.
Engage learners with print and digital resources and use varied materials to address individual learning differences and support accessing, creating, sharing, and collaborating on content.
Provide personalized learning experiences using relevant, real-world applications to develop students' problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Develop and maintain collections that align with District goals and standards and promote ethical, responsible information use.
Ensure equitable, barrier-free physical access to learning resources and curate information for 24/7 access by the learning community.
Provide professional development on best practices and technology integration, and create inviting, safe, flexible, and innovative learning spaces.
Build collaborative partnerships with the community to create opportunities for stakeholders.
Participate in long-range strategic planning through advocacy and leadership, and stay current in professional practice, information technologies, and educational research.
Maintain and update job-related knowledge and skills through professional development; attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Perform related duties as assigned, including temporary duties, and maintain regular, reliable, predictable attendance.