Librarian - 2025 - 2026 School Year Job at Henrico County Public Schools in Virg

Librarian - 2025 - 2026 School Year role at Henrico County Public Schools

Henrico, VA, US

About Henrico County Public Schools

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.

Job Summary

This is a 220‑day contract for a School Librarian at HCPS – Davis Elementary School.

General Statement of Duties

The School Librarian serves three interrelated roles within the school: teacher, instructional partner, and program administrator. The librarian empowers students to think, create, share, and grow through lifelong reading and intellectual freedom, and develops a balanced, diverse collection.

Teacher Responsibilities

• 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 the privacy of student data.

Instructional Partner Responsibilities

• 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.
• Collaborates and co‑plans with teachers to create integrated, authentic learning experiences.
• 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, and coordinating resources and facilities to support the instructional program, and participating in other committees such as Technology and curriculum committees.

Program Administrator Responsibilities

• 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.
• Curates digital resources, coordinates and manages available resources.
• Keeps abreast of current library and information trends.
• Serves as an advocate for the library program and its services in the school and community.
• Actively seeks out and writes grants to support instruction and resources for learners.
• Uses available statistics to assess the library collection and program to make related financial and program development decisions.

Minimum Qualifications

Current teaching certification with endorsement in Library Media. Master’s in Library Science or equivalent degree preferred.

Salary and Contract

220‑day contract.

Minimum Annual Starting Salary: $58,839 Bachelors, $61,663 Masters, $64,623 Doctorate.

• The annual salary stated above is based on the 2024‑25 adopted fiscal plan. The salary for the 2025‑26 school year will be determined in the Spring when the Henrico School Board approves and adopts the 2025‑26 fiscal plan.

How to Apply

Submit a complete online application and include:

• Resume
• Copy of your VA or out‑of‑state teaching license
• Official or unofficial transcripts
• Copies of your Praxis scores (if available)

If you are unable to upload the documents, you may mail, fax, or hand‑deliver the requested documents to:
Henrico County Public Schools
3820 Nine Mile Road – Attn: Human Resources
Henrico, VA 23223
Fax: (804) 652‑3763

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Henrico County Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.