What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Librarian - 25/26 SY position at Spotsylvania County School District?
By applying to this position, your application will be considered part of our applicant pool for the 2025-2026 School Year. You may be contacted by a member of the School Leadership Team from any of our school locations for opportunities that align with your qualifications and experience.
Spotsylvania School Librarians serve 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. The School Librarian is responsive to the needs of all learners and establishes a stimulating, welcoming environment for students and faculty by promoting lifelong reading and designing authentic learning experiences focused on the effective use of information, research, and all forms of literacy.
Essential Functions:
- Designs coherent instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, current instructional practices, students, the community, and curriculum goals;
- Evaluates students' progress; provides students with prompt specific evaluative feedback; maintains appropriate records and prepares progress reports;
- Selects, evaluates, and refines a variety of teaching methods and instructional strategies for the active engagement of students and improvement of student learning;
- Implements a classroom management policy that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students and staff;
- Works collaboratively with staff, families, and community resources to support the success of a diverse student population;
- Models professional, moral, and ethical standards as well as personal integrity in all interactions;
- Performs related duties as assigned by the building administrator(s) in accordance with the school/division policies and practices.
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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
- Master's degree with a 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.
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, please visit our website at https://www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/.
Employment Terms: Employment may be offered as a 10.5 (220 Day) contract, at minimum of 7.5 hours worked per day. Additional compensation awarded for credits earned toward advanced degrees. New employees to Spotsylvania County will be compensated for up to 20 years of experience.
Benefits Eligibility: Eligble
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.
