Teacher Librarian - Grandview High School

Cherry Creek Careers; Colorado; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Creek Education Association seeks a Teacher Librarian to lead the school library media center and collaborate with teachers to enhance literacy and information literacy across the curriculum.

The role involves maintaining a diverse library collection, promoting reading and research, and supporting student achievement through technology and databases in a collaborative school environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required and valid teaching license.
• CDE Teacher Librarian Endorsement required.
• Three years of teaching experience.
• Strong knowledge of curriculum, pedagogy, and instructional technology.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers across departments to co-teach skills in reading, research, and information literacy.
• Create a schoolwide literacy culture through dynamic library programs.
• Maintain an equitable library collection aligned with school goals.
• Provide a safe, accessible library space for the school community.
• Support programs that increase student achievement through library resources.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Pedagogy

Instructional technology

Collaboration

Diversity and inclusion

Education

Master's degree

CDE teaching license

CDE Teacher Librarian Endorsement

Tools

Integrated Library System

Academic databases

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

JOB SUMMARY

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.

• 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%)

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