Sand Ridge Jr - Library Technology Specialist Teacher; WSD Displaced

sand ridge jr high - library technology specialist teacher (28538) [wsd displaced]

weber school district sand ridge junior high - roy, utah

job details

job : 5557040

Final date to receive applications: posted until filled

posted: feb 26, 2026 7:00 am (utc)

starting date: aug 18, 2026

job description

a position has been declared open in the weber school district for a library technology specialist teacher. This position is for 8.00 hours per day, 182 days (plus 10 extra contract days; to be completed before or after 182‑day contract calendar) over 9 months per year. This position is compensated according to the educator salary schedule (posted salary figures do not include compensation for the additional 10-day contract) and is eligible for benefits.

only current displaced educators of weber school district need apply

current employees of weber school district: ensure you are marked as an internal candidate to have access to the internal application.  for a guide (wsd sso required)

applicants shall apply at  . Applications will be reviewed prior to interviews being scheduled.

this position will remain open until filled, after a minimum of 5 working days

job description:

the library technology specialist position will be guided by four commitments: (1) a commitment to a culture of literacy (including digital/information literacy); (2) a commitment to the day‑to‑day operations of a successful library/resource center; (3) a commitment to digital citizenship and (4) a commitment to helping the school’s staff and students successfully integrate technology.

library technology specialists hold a pivotal position in junior high or high schools, where their responsibilities encompass running the day‑to‑day operations of the library including making teachers, staff and students aware of available learning resources in both digital and print format. In addition to managing the library, these specialists actively engage with students and staff to foster a strong understanding of digital citizenship and instill a culture of reading and literacy.

Collaborating closely with the school community, these coaches provide valuable guidance on the effective integration of technology and information literacy. They strive to engage students in learning, enhance learning with options that aren’t possible without the use of technology, and help classroom teachers extend learning in ways that relate to the student’s real world. Moreover, library technology specialists work diligently to ensure a comprehensive approach that includes efficiently managing the library, championing reading culture, and assisting in the effort to coach effective technology integration.

required
: valid utah secondary teaching license along with a library endorsement and have or be willing to obtain the education technology endorsement from uen.

employee evaluation
: will be conducted/led by the digital teaching & learning director working closely with the principal/school administrator.

contract
: 182‑day contract. Will work with the digital teaching & learning director and principal to track and justify an additional 10‑day contract.

essential functions:

culture of literacy

• promote reading among students by developing and implementing literacy programs and initiatives to promote a culture of reading and learning within the library and school.
• make instructional resources and information available to students, teachers, and staff through a systematically developed collection within the school and through access to resources outside the school.
• collaborate with teachers to integrate literacy and information literacy skills into the curriculum.
• conduct regular library orientations and workshops to educate students on effective research techniques and information evaluation.

day‑to‑day library/resource operation

• develop and maintain a quality collection of physical books as well as digital and e‑books.
• inform and instruct staff of new materials, equipment, and services that meet their information needs and promote their use.
• effectively develop and manage library media budgets under the direction of the principal and digital teaching & learning director.
• coordinate with…