High School Librarian

High School Librarian Position Summary

The High School Librarian serves as an instructional leader, information specialist, literacy advocate, and resource coordinator who creates and maintains a welcoming, student-centered library environment. The librarian manages all aspects of the library program while supporting student achievement through literacy development, information literacy instruction, technology integration, and implementation of the school's Multi-Layered System of Supports (MLSS). The library serves as a central hub for academic support, intervention services, collaboration, independent learning, and student engagement.

• Manage and maintain the high school library, including print, digital, and multimedia resources.
• Maintain accurate records of library materials, circulation, inventory, and budget expenditures.
• Evaluate, select, and acquire library resources that support curriculum standards and meet the diverse needs and interests of students.
• Continuously expand and modernize library collections to support literacy, research, college and career readiness, and student engagement.
• Ensure compliance with district, state, and federal requirements related to library services and instructional materials.
• Maintain a welcoming, organized, safe, and effective learning environment.

• Collaborate with teachers to support curriculum, research projects, literacy initiatives, and instructional goals.
• Provide direct instruction in information literacy, research skills, media literacy, and digital citizenship.
• Assist students and staff in locating, evaluating, and utilizing instructional resources and technology tools.
• Support the integration of technology and digital resources into classroom instruction.
• Provide professional development and instructional resource support for staff as needed.
• Promote reading and literacy through book talks, reading programs, displays, events, and student engagement activities.

• Collaborate with counselors, administrators, teachers, and intervention teams to support implementation of the school's Multi-Layered System of Supports (MLSS).
• Assist with data collection, organization, analysis, and reporting to identify students needing academic, behavioral, attendance, literacy, or enrichment interventions.
• Coordinate and support intervention groups, tutoring opportunities, and student support initiatives within the library setting.
• Develop and maintain the library as a flexible learning space that supports intervention services, collaborative learning, independent study, and enrichment opportunities.
• Support student achievement by providing equitable access to resources, academic assistance, and learning opportunities.

• Partner with administration to review, evaluate, and update library collections to ensure materials are age-appropriate, culturally responsive, relevant, and aligned with student needs.
• Serve as a resource for students, staff, families, and community partners by promoting access to information, learning opportunities, and library services.
• Work collaboratively with school leadership to establish the library as a central hub that supports instruction, intervention, literacy, student achievement, and positive school culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

• Supervise students utilizing library facilities and resources.
• Supervise library educational assistants, volunteers, student aides, and other personnel assigned to the library program.
• Maintain a safe and orderly learning environment consistent with district policies and procedures.

• Valid New Mexico Teaching License.
• Valid New Mexico School Librarian License or endorsement.
• Experience working in a school, public, academic, or related library setting.
• Knowledge of library management systems, information literacy practices, educational technology, and instructional resources.
• Strong organizational, communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff, families, and community partners.

• Previous teaching experience in a K–12 educational setting.
• Experience working with high school students.
• Experience supporting literacy initiatives, research instruction, and technology integration.
• Experience supporting student intervention programs, data analysis, or MLSS implementation.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with teachers and school leaders to improve student achievement and engagement.