Middle School Librarian I (214 Days) - 2023 -2024 SY

HCPS - Quioccasin Middle School

Full Time

Henrico, VA

$55,908 a year

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Henrico County Public Schools is one of the six largest county public school divisions in Virginia with a nationally recognized educational program. Henrico County is a suburban community surrounding the city of Richmond, VA. We are 104 miles from the Atlantic Ocean to the east; 94 miles from the scenic Skyline Drive to the west; 106 miles from Washington, D.C. to the north; and 75 miles from the North Carolina border to the south.

Our Mission: Henrico County Public Schools, an innovative leader in educational excellence, will actively engage our students in diverse educational, social, and civic learning experiences that inspire and empower them to become contributing citizens.

General Statement of Duties

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

The physical demands of this assignment include the ability to sit and stand for extended periods and the ability to lift and move items weighing up to 25 pounds.

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 student data and privacy 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

Co-Plans, teaches, and evaluates with teachers to ensure the effective integration of information resources and technologies into authentic student learning experiences

Leads beyond the library by planning collaboratively with colleagues to identify and develop resources and create authentic project based lessons/activities

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, 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

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

This vacancy is for the 2023-24 school year. This is a 214-day contract assignment

Minimum *annual starting salary: $55,908 Bachelors, $58,592 Masters, $61,405 Doctorate. *Note: PROPOSED salary based on the recommended 2023-2024 financial plan. The 2023-2024 financial plan is not yet approved / adopted; scheduled for approval on May 11, 2023.

Applicants selected for interview will be contacted by the school.

How To Apply

How To Apply

To be considered for this vacancy, you should upload three (3) written references , your college transcripts (unofficial copies will suffice at this point), and a copy of your teaching license onto our online application platform located at henricoschools.us/careers/ .

Henrico County Public Schools

Department of Human Resources

P. O. Box 23120

3820 Nine Mile Road

Henrico, VA 23223

The School Board of Henrico County is committed to nondiscrimination with regard to sex (including pregnancy), gender, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (except where such is a bona fide occupational qualification), in employment or in its programs and activities .

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