Secondary School Librarian

Stargate Charter School•Thornton, CO

2d•$62,144 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

A secondary school librarian manages the library media center as an intellectual hub and refuge for advanced and twice-exceptional learners, fostering deep reading engagement, independent inquiry, and self-advocacy while collaborating across the school community to meet complex, asynchronous learning needs. They collaborate with teachers to integrate resources into the curriculum, manage the collection, and provide a welcoming space for inquiry and study. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility in a satisfactory manner while possessing a deep understanding of intellectually gifted and twice-exceptional learners. Commitment to the school and its mission is essential. This is a 10 month salaried position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in Library Science (MLS/MLIS) preferred
State library media licensure or teaching certificate required (as applicable by state)
Minimum 3 years of experience working in a school library or educational setting
Experience working with gifted, twice-exceptional, or neurodiverse learners strongly valued
Previous classroom teaching experience preferred
Criminal background check required for hire
Familiarity with twice-exceptionality, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), asynchronous development, and differentiated instruction frameworks
Advanced computer software skills including Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, library management systems, and research databases
Knowledge of and comfort with assistive technology tools
Ability to use initiative and independence in collection development and program design
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds
Empathy for intellectual intensity and complexity in learners
Ability to keep up-to-date technically, including understanding appropriate uses of generative artificial intelligence and apply new knowledge to the position
Ability to work in a school environment with frequent interaction among students, staff, and families.
Ability to respond to crisis situations and move throughout the campus as needed.
Occasional evening events or family education sessions may be required.
Regular, on site, attendance is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

Master’s in Library Science (MLS/MLIS) preferred
Experience working with gifted, twice-exceptional, or neurodiverse learners strongly valued
Previous classroom teaching experience preferred

Responsibilities

Teach research, database searching, source evaluation, and ethical use of information — with deliberate scaffolding for 2e learners (e.g. executive function supports, UDL frameworks) and open-ended depth for gifted students who exhaust grade-level resources
Develop and support independent inquiry projects and passion-driven research strands
Act as a knowledgeable resource and informal advocate for twice-exceptional students; recognize profiles of asynchronous development — high intellectual ability alongside learning differences such as dyslexia, ADHD, autism, or anxiety
Develop and support both student and teachers’ AI literacy
Help students develop self-advocacy and metacognitive skills
Curate a collection that spans well beyond grade-level expectations: dual-exceptionality narratives, high-complexity nonfiction, primary sources, biographies of neurodivergent thinkers, and materials at reading levels that match intellectual rather than chronological age
Maintain audiobooks, graphic nonfiction, and assistive-format materials for 2e learners with print-related challenges
Cultivate a community of serious young readers through philosophy, science, history, and speculative fiction reading groups; Socratic discussions; and mentored access to adult-level literature for students who are ready
Create and maintain a library environment where intellectual intensity is celebrated, not stigmatized
Collaborate with gifted coordinators, special education staff, and classroom teachers to embed extension and enrichment into curriculum units
Co-design tiered research projects, independent study contracts, and compacted curricula
Participate in IEP, 504, and gifted services planning where library-based supports are relevant
Maintain and instruct students in library technologies, with particular attention to: Assistive technology (text-to-speech, voice input, digital annotation) that removes barriers for 2e learners, Advanced research databases and tools for gifted learners pursuing college- or professional-level inquiry
Manage budget, circulation, library staff/volunteers, and day-to-day library operations
Maintain a physical environment that accommodates varied sensory and learning needs — flexible seating, quiet zones, and low-stimulation spaces alongside collaborative areas
Participate in curriculum planning, school initiatives, and professional development related to gifted and 2e education