HS Librarian SY

About Us

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.

HS Librarian (214 Days) -  School Year

Henrico, VA, US

HCPS - Godwin High School

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.

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.

• This is a 214-day contract assignment.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Creates and maintains equitable access to an inviting, safe environment that fosters intellectual inquiry.
• Provides flexible extended learning spaces that promote inquiry,…