Librarian - Chickahominy Middle School

Salary: $52,850.00 - $90,972.00 Annually
Location : Mechanicsville, VA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 02745
Department:Chickahominy Middle School
Opening Date: 08/03/2023
Description
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/DIRECT/INDIRECT REPORTS:
Direct Reports - Yes
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Designs and administers the School Library program including establishing goals, ensuring efficient operation and optimal service, effective expenditure of budget, efficient organization and circulation of materials; collaborates with classroom teachers to provide group and individual instruction in information skills, research strategies and use of resources and equipment; promotes reading, literacy, and library use; promotes awareness of and effective use of information resources and services in the school community.
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Design, teach, and assess learning experiences (group and individual) that incorporate inquiry learning, information literacies in their formats, critical thinking and self-assessment implementing national, state and Hanover County curriculum standards
• Promote a love of reading and lifelong learning
• Collaborate with classroom teachers as a partner in the instructional process
• Develop and maintain a collection of resources appropriate to the curriculum, the learners, and the teaching styles and instructional strategies used within the school community
• Promote instructional technology to improve learning
• Plan and provide professional development
• Promote the ethical use of information: copyright, fair use, and licensing of intellectual property
• Articulate and practice division policies, specifically those related to library processes and instructional materials
• Stay current in professional practices and educational research
• Perform related work as required

Qualifications: KSA's, Education
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of national, state and division curriculums and standards. Exceptional verbal, written, interpersonal and technical communication skills. Exceptional organizational and time management skills. Familiarity and proficiency using and managing Microsoft office products (i.e. word, excel, outlook, email, database, etc.).
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Requires current Virginia Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Library Media. Highly qualified candidates will hold a Master's degree in Library Media and Postgraduate Professional Certificate.
Terms of Employment
Location: Assigned School
Work Schedule: 228 days; 7.25 hours/day
Paygrade: Teacher Pay Scale
FLSA Status: Exempt
Physical requirements and Disclaimer
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Requires physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Position may include climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions. Work is typically performed in a school setting. May require long periods of walking, sitting or standing. Contact with students, teachers, school and county administration, parents, and the community is required. Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. Consistent and regular attendance is essential in this position.
Updated 01/2016 (Rev 1/05) Hanover County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.
Health Benefits - Eligible to all employees who work more than 20 hours per week

• Health Insurance - Hanover County Public Schools offers 3 health insurance plans through Aetna and contributes significantly toward the monthly premium. An opt-out credit is available for full-time and part-time employees who do not participate. For those who participate in the High Deductible Plan, HCPS contributes annually to a Health Savings Account and employees can choose to contribute more to that account.
• Dental Insurance - HCPS offers two plan options through Aetna.
• Vision Insurance - HCPS offers a vision plan through VSP.

Time Off Benefits *

• Paid Holidays - 10- month and 11-month personnel follow the School Calendar. 12-month full-time classified employees receive 13 holidays per year (9 designated days and 4 floating days).
• Vacation - 12-month employees earn 1 day of leave per month for their first four years of service, 1.25 days for 5 - 9 years of service, and 1.5 days for 10 or more years of service.
• Sick Leave - Full-time employees earn one sick leave day per month (10 - 12 depending on length of contract) with unlimited accrual. Part-time employees will earn sick leave on a prorated basis.
• Personal Leave - Full-time employees earn two days per year the first 3 years of service and 3 days per year with 3 or more years of service.

*Sick leave benefits are subject to change
Savings & Retirement

• VRS Retirement - Employees who work more than 5.5 hours per day participate in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS). The benefit is 95% paid for by Hanover County Schools.
• VRS Hybrid Retirement Optional Contribution Plan - HCPS offers an additional plan for Hybrid employees who can choose to contribute up to an additional 4% in voluntary contributions to the defined contribution component of the Hybrid Retirement Plan each month, which is matched to a maximum of 2.5% by HCPS.
• Retirement Savings Plans - HCPS offers 403(b) and 457 plans through Empower. These plans allow employees to set aside pre or post tax dollars for retirement. HCPS contributes $250/year toward 403(b) account for non-VRS eligible employees. Any HCPS employee can make contributions to these plans.
• Premium Conversion/Section 125 - HCPS allows employees to take insurance premium deductions on pre-tax basis.
• Flexible Spending Accounts - HCPS offers a Medical FSA and a Dependent Care FSA for eligible expenses.

Income Protection & Security

• Life Insurance -Paid for 100% by HCPS for VRS eligible employees. The benefit is two times annual salary for natural death and 4 times annual salary for accidental death. Additional life insurance is available for purchase to cover spouse and children or to increase employee benefit.
• Sick Leave Bank - Income protection for up to 45 days due to a catastrophic illnesses/injury . Available to part-time, and VRS Plan 1 and 2 employees who enroll.
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) - Job protected leave for family or own serious health conditions. Contact Francesca Jones at 804-365-4688 for more information.
• Long-Term Disability - Paid for 100% by HCPS for full and part-time employees. Benefits begin at 180 days and offers up to 60% income replacement.
• Short-Term Disability -Optional benefit for short-term disability for part-time and VRS Plan 1 and 2 employees. Employees may choose a 14 or 44 day waiting period and a 40% or 60% income replacement for up to 6 months.
• Voluntary BenefitsEligible to all employees who work more than 20 hours per week - Optional supplemental plans offered through Pierce Insurance include:
  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Cancer Insurance
  • Life Insurance with Long Term Care
  • Legal and Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance

Additional Benefits

• Direct Deposit
• Membership in Virginia Credit Union
• Employee Assistance Program
• New Teacher Mentoring Program
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $800
• VDOE teacher license renewal fees paid by HCPS
• Free admission to home athletic events during regular season
• Wellness Programs including annual flu vaccinations.

The Hanover County School Board does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, disability or national origin in its employment practices or educational programs and activities. The Director for Special Education is designated as coordinator for non-discrimination for access to and implementation of programs under Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources is designated as coordinator for non-discrimination regarding personnel matters under Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. To contact Hanover County Public Schools by phone, you may call (804) 365-4500.
Agency
Hanover County Public Schools
AddressHanover County Public Schools
200 Berkley Street
Ashland, Virginia, 23005Phone
804-365-4500
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