Librarian: River North Correctional Center #ED003

State Role Title: Trainer and Instructor II
Hiring Range: $60,420.00 - $86,344.00
Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin
Location: River North Correctional Center

About the Role

To provide quality library services for incarcerated individuals, including maintaining an organized, up-to-date Media Resource Center, teaching library skills, and selecting and organizing library material.

Requirements

• Eligible for a Virginia Teaching License from the Virginia Department of Education with an endorsement in Library Media Pre K-12 and a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or a Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS/MSLS) or Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited college or university.
• Must be eligible for a Librarian’s license through the Library of Virginia.
• Experience in library policies and procedures and managing a library in a public or educational environment.
• Working knowledge and experience in library services in an educational environment; working knowledge of general library practices, acquisitions, and supervision of library staff.
• Ability to interact effectively with a diverse population.
• Knowledge of library policies and procedures and experience managing a library in a public or educational environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS/MSLS) or Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an American Library Association accredited college or university.
• Possess a Librarian’s license through the Library of Virginia.
• Experience in implementing and managing library and its programs in correctional or other alternative settings.
• Teacher’s License from Department of Education (Media Services). Only those Librarians who have a Teacher's license are eligible for a parity payment.
• Knowledge and ability to supervise library staff.
• Ability to interact effectively with inmates.
• Working knowledge of Correctional Education and working with inmates in an educational environment.

Pay

$60,420.00 - $86,344.00

Additional Considerations

• All applicants are subject to a background investigation, which may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks, and other checks based on the position.
• Applicants applying to a designated safety-sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions requiring possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License.