Elementary School Librarian - 24/25 SY

Spotsylvania County Public Schools is seeking a School Librarian to join our growing school division! Serving in five interrelated roles (teacher, instructional partner, program administrator, leader, and information specialist), the School Librarian manages the library as a flexible, multi-tasked learning environment and designs a school library program, establishing goals that ensure efficient operation and optimal service for all stakeholders.

This multifaceted role ensures that each day is a new story with an exciting adventure to discover. In fact, this opportunity could be the next chapter in your career! Don't let it pass you by - Apply today!

Essential Functions:

• Leads by modeling and teaching the skills necessary to access, evaluate, and use resources effectively and responsibly.
• Provides active learning experiences and opportunities to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Assesses student learning before, during, and after lessons; alters instruction to meet group/individual needs.
• Promotes reading in traditional and innovative ways such as social media, digital media and print.
• Develops initiatives to encourage and engage learners in reading, writing, and listening for understanding and enjoyment.
• Leads instruction in digital literacy and internet safety.
• Collaborates with classroom teachers and other specialists to develop instructionally sound assignments that include key critical thinking, literacy and social skills, and instructional technology.

Click here to read the full Job Description for this role.

Education and Experience:

Required

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to obtain appropriate license(s) and/or endorsement(s) as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and School Board
• An acceptable rating of prior teaching experience, as applicable.

Preferred

• Postgraduate Certification in School Librarianship from an accredited college or university
• Currently possesses a Virginia Collegiate Professional or Postgraduate Professional License within a specific endorsement area(s)
• Prior experience serving as a School Librarian within a public school system

About Spotsylvania County Public Schools:

Comprised of 31 schools and home to a diverse student population of over 24,000, Spotsylvania County Public Schools is one of the largest School Divisions in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

So what sets us apart? Choosing SCPS means joining a highly collaborative team of professionals who inspire, challenge and support one another to be their very best everyday. As a team member, you become part of something much bigger - Your success directly influences our student's success. Here, YOU make a difference.

The financial benefits of working for Spotsylvania County Public Schools include a competitive salary, monthly PTO accrual, robust healthcare benefit plans, enrollment or transition into the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with defined contributions and potential employer match, FMLA and Short-Term Disability leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), and employer paid Life Insurance.

To learn more about Spotsylvania County Public Schools and our teams, please visit our website at https://www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/.

Employment Terms: Employment may be offered as a 10-Month (200 Day) contract, at a minimum of 7.5 hours worked per day. This position is evaluated annually.

Together, we prepare our students for their future. We look forward to welcoming you to the #WeAreSpotsy team.

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Spotsylvania County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to non-discrimination in the workplace.

Criminal record and background checks will be completed after an offer is made.