Job Description
Job Title Teacher Librarian
FLSA Exemption Status Exempt
Classification Group Cherry Creek Education Association
Supervising Position School Principal or designee
Pay Plan Certified/Licensed
Pay Range Certified/Licensed Salary Schedule
Last Updated 3/30/2026
Pay Information
Benefits Information
Manage and direct the school library media center. Collaboratively deliver instruction that promotes an exemplary educational program and ensures success for all students. Create and maintain a schoolwide literacy culture.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Task Descriptions
Frequency
Percentage of Time
1.
Collaborate with teachers from various departments and co-teach skills including but not limited to reading, research, information and media literacy, and an organized inquiry method.
Daily
15%
2.
Create a schoolwide literacy culture by promoting a variety of dynamic library programs related to reading, research, technology, etc.
Daily
15%
3.
Maintain and strategically develop an equitable library collection aligned with school goals and individual students’ interests.
Daily
10%
4.
Create a safe, nurturing, and accessible library space for the entire school community.
Daily
10%
5.
Positively impact achievement and differentiate instruction based on the needs of the students by supporting programs designed to increase student achievement.
Daily
10%
6.
Develop and maintain access to online library tools, including the Integrated Library System, academic databases and other resources, providing professional learning, direct instruction, and troubleshooting as needed.
Daily
10%
7.
Assist students, staff, and community in accessing and using the library’s resources.
Daily
10%
8.
Support and actively participate in campus, district, and other professional learning opportunities.
Daily
5%
9.
Participate collaboratively in teaching teams to design curriculum and assessments and pursue best teaching practices.
Daily
5%
10.
Actively participate in a professional learning community.
Weekly
5%
13.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
Daily
5%
TOTAL
100%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired.
- Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
- Master's degree
- Three (3) years of teaching experience
- Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license
- CDE Teacher Librarian Endorsement
- Strong knowledge of curriculum, pedagogy, and instructional technology
- Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization
- Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds)
- Primarily works indoors
- Typically a quiet noise level
- Prolonged standing and walking
- Frequent bending, reaching, and climbing
- Occasional lifting, pulling, and pushing
- Eye/hand coordination
- Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard
- Concentrated reading/writing/mathematics
- Normal school district environment
- May work outdoors when monitoring student activities
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered.
- Five (5) years of teaching experience
- Experience working in the public sector, specifically public education
- Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement
