Librarian, Clayton High School

The School District of Clayton is seeking a talented Librarian for the 2026-2027 school year at Clayton High School. Librarians provide leadership instruction and consulting assistance to students and teachers in the effective use of library and media materials through a systemically developed collection of resources within the school and through access to resources outside the school.

The successful candidate:

• Proactively collaborates with building faculty and district staff to develop engaging lessons and learning for all students.
• Empowers learners to seek knowledge create new knowledge and make real-world connections for lifelong learning.
• Initiates opportunities that allow learners to demonstrate interests in other perspectives and provides opportunities for tinkering and making.
• Supports the administration with the review and reconsideration of challenged materials.
• Plans and implements the library/media program as outlined in the Districts curriculum documents by previewing evaluating and recommending library instructional materials.
• Responsible for the physical layout of the library and coordination of the cataloging of the collection so that all materials and equipment will be utilized to the fullest extent.
• Responsible for the supervision and management of Library assistants.
• Supervises students and manages student behavior issues that may occur in the library.
• Makes the librarys resources available to students and faculty through a systematically developed collection within the school and through access to collections outside the school.
• Serves as a consultant to District coordinators principals teachers and research committees in the use of library materials and equipment within the library and/or in the classroom.
• Provides education for students and staff regarding copyright and responsible use.
• Assist students and faculty in identifying locating interpreting and using information gathered from both print and no-print sources for reports assessments research projects and other applications.
• Encourages independent study and leisure reading by students and offers reading guidance to students who have special reading problems or unusual intellectual interests.
• Provides leadership to both students and teachers in the planning production acquisition and use of instructional technologies.
• Shares involvement with the building and District administration in the preparation of the budget; preparation of purchase orders and follows District procedures regarding the receipt and closure of purchase orders.
• Attends workshops conferences and conventions at the local and national level.
• Develops and implements in-service programs for faculty members in the utilization of materials equipment and services of the library center.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested or assigned by the Building Principal.

Education: Bachelor Degree required. Masters Degree preferred.

Certification: Missouri Library Certification required.
Experience: One to three years librarian experience preferred.

Compensation: Highly-competitive salary.

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package.

FLSA Status: Exempt Professional Exemption-Teacher.

Work Calendar: 192 day calendar.

Please understand that in order to be considered as a candidate you must complete all steps in the application process. These steps include completing the online application; uploading your cover letter resume and transcripts; listing three current references and contact information and completing the Spark Hire video interview.

TIMELINE*

• Posting Dates: 4/21/26-5/5/26
• A SparkHire interview will be sent to all new applicants
• First Round Interviews: 5/8/26
• Lesson/Debrief: Week of May 11 2026
• Panel Interview: Week of May 11 2026

*Search timeline is subject to change.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the School District of Clayton not to discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin ancestry disability age genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs or employment practices as required by Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Full Non-Discrimination Disclosure