Librarian

Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits. We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.

Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools e.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030.

Drawn from the American Association of School Librarians (2018), HCS holds six beliefs about libraries:

The purpose of this position is to uphold these beliefs in service of the 45,000 students served in HCS by collaborating with teaching staff in the development of student literacy through the administration of the library media program. Provides specialized instruction to students and teaching staff, and oversees the selection, organization, utilization, maintenance of library, information, and curriculum resources.

is a K–12 Paideia school dedicated to fostering Character, Leadership, Academics, Seminar, and Service. Founded on the principles of the Paideia philosophy, CSAS emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and a love of learning through active student engagement and rigorous academic inquiry. Students at CSAS participate in Socratic seminars, hands‑on learning experiences, and service opportunities that prepare them to lead and contribute meaningfully to their communities.

As a magnet school within Hamilton County Schools, CSAS is committed to cultivating well‑rounded, thoughtful citizens equipped to thrive in college, career, and life.

Instructional Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the instructional needs of staff and students and promote literacy throughout the school, including providing access to leisure reading materials.
• Develop learning activities and experiences which support state standards and reflect the school’s mission and goals. Librarians may be required to teach self‑contained classes.
• Assist teachers and students in navigating online resources.
• Assist teachers in the improvement of instruction through the recommendation of various strategies, media, and cross‑curricular connections and in providing digital resources that complement their curriculum.
• Provide resources appropriate to varying abilities and needs, as well as a rich assortment of materials that reflect the local community and other cultures.
• Promote digital literacy and safety through classroom lessons and demonstrating best practices.
• Provide leadership to establish a climate within the library which stimulates efforts to achieve educational objectives and to utilize the resources of the library.
• Assist students and staff in the selection and utilization of library materials.

Program Management Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and implement library program procedures as they pertain to staff, students, and the community.
• Maintain a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloguing and classifying all library resources.
• Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Plan and conduct a regular inventory of library resources, weeding…