Librarian (Library Media Specialist) (Multiple Positions) Job at Petersburg City

Librarian (Library Media Specialist) (Multiple Positions)

Position Type: Librarian/Librarian
Date Posted: 4/28/2025
Location: Petersburg High School
Job Title: LIBRARIAN (Library Media Specialist)
Minimum Salary: $56,167 Commensurate with experience
Supervisor: Principal
Job Classification: EXEMPT
Locations: PETERSBURG HIGH SCHOOL, LAKEMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, COOL SPRING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Contract Length: 10.5-month contract

Job Summary
School librarians are the professional, certificated staff members charged with the instruction of students and daily operations of the library program at the school level. They have the primary responsibility for the functions of the school library (i.e., evaluation and selection; ordering and processing; utilization of media; and the instructional role, which includes both formal and information instruction in library, media and technology information skills as well as assistance to students and staff in locating, evaluating and using library media materials and technologies).

Essential Job Functions

• Operates and supervises the media center to which assigned.
• Evaluates, selects, and requisitions new media center materials.
• Assists teachers in selection of books and other instructional materials and makes media center materials available to supplement the instructional program.
• Instructs students and faculty in the use of library, media and audio visual materials and equipment.
• Teaches essential library skills.
• Informs teachers and other staff members concerning new materials the media center acquires.
• Maintains a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all media center materials and instructs teachers and students on use of the system.
• Arranges for inter library loan of materials of interest or use to teachers.
• Works with teachers in planning those assignments likely to lead to extended use of media center resources.
• Promotes appropriate conduct of students using media center facilities.
• Helps students to develop habits of independent reference work and to develop skills in the use of reference materials in relation to planned assignments.
• Presents and discusses materials with a class studying a particular topic, on the invitation of the teacher.
• Participates at curriculum meetings.
• Counsels with and gives reading guidance to students who have special reading problems or unusual intellectual interests.
• Arranges frequently-changing book-related displays and exhibits to interest the media center's patrons.
• Supervises media center aides in the performance of their duties.
• Removes obsolete and worn materials from the collections.
• Supervises the clerical routines necessary for the smooth operation of the media center.
• Selects and requisitions books, instructional aids, instructional supplies and equipment, maintains required inventory records.
• Attends staff meetings, P.T.A. meetings, and serves on staff committees as required.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

Leader

• As a leader, the school librarian creates a collaborative learning environment for students that nurtures creative problem solving.
• The school librarian is an exceptional communicator and an enthusiastic team member.
• The librarian instills a love of learning while fostering an environment that is creative, innovative, and open to new ideas.
• They anticipate future obstacles and continually evolve to meet challenges.

Teacher

• As a teacher, the school librarian empowers students to become critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information.
• The library program is essential to learning and teaching and must be fully integrated into the curriculum to promote students' achievement of learning goals and objectives.

Instructional Partner

• As an instructional partner the school librarian works with teachers and other educators to build and strengthen connections between student information and research needs, curricular content, learning outcomes, and information resources.

Information Specialist

• As the information specialist, the school librarian provides leadership and expertise in the selection, acquisition, evaluation, and organization of resources and technology in all formats, as well as expertise in the ethical use of information.

Program Administrator

• As program administrator, the school librarian works collaboratively with the learning community to define the policies of the school library program, guide and direct all library activities.

Minimal Qualifications

• Education: A minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with teaching certification
• Certification and License: Holds a valid certification in Library Science PK-12 from the Virginia Department of Education or eligible to obtain certification.

Job Specifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required)

• Using information for defined and self-defined purposes
• Accessing, evaluating, and communicating information regardless of format.
• Building on prior knowledge and constructing new knowledge
• Utilizing information in a variety of formats

Working Conditions and Physical Demands
The duties are primarily performed in an office environment, with no unusual physical demands. The physical requirements described are representative of those necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.