General Statement of Duties

This posting is for the 2024-25 Teacher Job Fair.

Elementary - February 20, 2024: 5-8p.m. - Tucker High School

Secondary - March 20, 2024: 5-8p.m. - Highland Springs High School

Eligible candidates will be invited to attend. Job Fair Information

The School Librarian serves three interrelated roles within the school: teacher, instructional partner, and program administrator. While fulfilling these roles, the school librarian empowers students to think, create, share, and grow as they harness curiosity, model responsibility, inspire exploration, promote creativity, and deepen understanding. The school librarian is responsive to the needs of all learners and establishes a stimulating, welcoming environment for students and faculty, promotes lifelong reading and intellectual freedom, and develops a balanced, diverse collection. The school librarian transforms learning by designing life-ready learning experiences and programming which can be student owned, authentic and connected, community supported, and available anytime/anywhere.

Essential Duties

Teacher:

Activates a broad-based knowledge of the curriculum and Virginia Standards of Learning to integrate the National School Library Standards with content through both small group and whole class instruction

Plans by reviewing pacing charts and student growth data, and utilizes the HCPS Library Standard Alignment which integrates information literacy skills with curricula appropriate for content and grade level

Takes a leadership role in modeling and teaching the skills necessary to access, evaluate, and use resources ethically, effectively, and responsibly

Promotes an appreciation of information literacy and recreational reading for lifelong learning and enjoyment

Delivers information through a variety of creative activities and instructional practices that involve a personalized learning experience

Empowers students as creators

Teaches and promotes the privacy of student data through his or her instruction and role as an educational leader

Instructional Partner:

Creates partnerships and leads beyond the library by attending grade level/department meetings, identifying and developing resources to support curriculum, and creating lessons/activities that utilize the HCPS Library Standard Alignment which integrates information literacy skills with curricula appropriate for content and grade level

Collaborates and co-plans with encore teachers to create integrated, authentic learning experiences

Applies and models use of new technology, design thinking, and guided inquiry, and promotes effective, responsible use of resources by students and staff

Provides leadership to staff by serving on the leadership team, facilitating personalized professional learning, and coordinating resources and available facilities and services to support the instructional program, and participating in other committees such as technology and curriculum committees

Program Administrator:

Creates and maintains equitable access to an inviting, safe environment that fosters intellectual inquiry

Provides flexible extended learning spaces that promote inquiry, creativity, collaboration, and community

Ensures equitable digital access, programming, and services in support of the school district's strategic vision

Inspires and supports the reading lives of both students and teachers

Develops and maintains an up-to-date, culturally diverse collection of print and non-print resources that supports the curriculum and reflects students' interests

Cultivates partnerships within the school and local community (including families and caregivers, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public and higher education libraries, businesses) to promote engagement and a community of readers

Uses available statistics to assess the library collection and program in order to make related financial and program development decisions

Actively seeks out and writes grants to support instruction and resources for learners

Curates digital resources, coordinates and manages available resources

Keeps abreast of current library and information trends through professional organizations, social networking, literature, and networking with colleagues in other libraries

Serves as an advocate for the library program and its services in the school and community

Minimum Qualifications

Current teaching certification with endorsement in Library Media. Masters in Library Science or equivalent degree preferred.

Additional Information

JOB FAIR POSTING

Position is a 220- day role.

Minimum *** annual starting salary: $57,476 Bachelors, $60,235 Masters, $ 63,126 Doctoral

The annual salary stated in this posting is based on the 2023-2024 adopted financial plan. The annual salary, for the 2024-2025 school year, will be determined once the 2024-2025 school year financial plan is approved and adopted in the Spring of 2024

How To Apply

To be considered for the listed vacancy, please upload, mail, fax, or hand-deliver, college transcripts, and a copy of your teaching license to:

Henrico County Public Schools

Department of Human Resources

P.O. Box 23120

3820 Nine Mile Rd

Henrico, VA 23223-0420

Fax: (804) 652-3763

Henrico County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.

EOE/Accommodations Upon Request

Minimum Salary

Maximum Salary

Currency USD

Main Organization Public Schools

Public Schools

Employment Status Permanent Fulltime

Permanent Full-time

Amount of Travel

Work At Home