Librarian (K-12) for the 2026 - 2027 School Year

Job Title

Librarian (K-12) for the 2026 - 2027 School Year

Location

Henrico, VA, US

Organization Name

Henrico County Public Schools

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.

Our Mission

Henrico County Public Schools, through engagement with our families and community, equips students with the knowledge and skills to be ready for life and a successful future.

General Statement of Duties

This generic posting is created to generate an applicant pool for School Librarian (K-12) positions for the 2026-2027 school year.

School-specific School Librarian vacancy postings will be posted later.

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.

Teacher

Essential Duties

• 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 through his or her instruction and role as an educational leader
  
  

Instructional Partner

• 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
• Collaborates and co-plans with encore 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 available facilities and services to support the instructional program, and participating in other committees such as Technology and curriculum committees
  
  

Program Administrator

• 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
• Cultivates partnerships within the school and local community (including families and caregivers, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public and higher education libraries, businesses) to promote engagement and a community of readers
• Uses available statistics to assess the library collection and program in order to make related financial and program development decisions
• Actively seeks out and writes grants to support instruction and resources for learners
• Curates digital resources, coordinates and manages available resources
• Keeps abreast of current library and information trends through professional organizations, social networking, literature, and networking with colleagues in other libraries
• Serves as an advocate for the library program and its services in the school and community
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Current teaching certification with endorsement in Library Media. Masters in Library Science or equivalent degree preferred.

Additional Information

Position is a 220- day position.

Minimum ** annual starting salary: $60,974 Bachelors, $63,901 Masters, $ 66,968 Doctoral

• The annual salary, stated in this posting, is based on the 2025-26 adopted fiscal plan. The annual salary for the 2026-27 school year will be determined in the Spring when the Henrico School Board approves and adopts the 2026-27 fiscal plan.
  
  

How To Apply

To be considered for the listed vacancy, please upload, mail, fax, or hand-deliver, college transcripts, and a copy of your teaching license to:

Henrico County Public Schools

Department of Human Resources

P.O. Box 23120

3820 Nine Mile Rd

Henrico, VA 23223-0420

Fax: (804) 652-3763

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.

Minimum Salary

Maximum Salary

Currency

USD

Main Organization

Public Schools Public Schools

Employment Status

Permanent Fulltime Permanent Full-time

Amount of Travel

Work At Home