School Library Media Specialist SY2026-27

1 week ago

Newark, Delaware, United States Newark Public Schools Full time
  • Position Type:

Instructional - Other Titles/Librarian

  • Date Posted: 11/26/2025
  • Location: Various Newark Board of Education Locations

**NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION

HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

765 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102

ROGER LEÓN, SUPERINTENDENT

SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST

Various Locations**
(Pending Availability of Funds and Board of Education Approval)

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of
School Library Media Specialist - Various Locations
.

Qualifications And Requirements

  • An appropriate New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate or eligible for an Emergency certificate as deemed necessary by . '
  • Masters Degree from an accredited college or university.
  • New Jersey Department of Education School Library Media Specialist Certificate.

DEFINITION:
To select, order and organize print and non-print materials for the library media center that will reinforce the curriculum: to instruct students in the use of the library as a source of knowledge, enjoyment and inspiration, and to work with teachers in the development of library media programs to satisfy their classroom needs.

Basic Functions And Responsibilities

  • To instruct students in the use of the library media center and help them select print and non-print materials that relate to their interests and to the curriculum.
  • To plan, schedule, manage and evaluate the library media center operations.
  • To select, order and organize the library media center's print and non-print materials.
  • To maintain and report at required intervals accurate statistical data; and generate as required library media orders and professional reports.
  • To provide reference service, prepare bibliographies and develop curriculum support materials for the teaching and administrative staff.
  • To encourage and motivate students and teachers to appreciate books and reading through storytelling, book talks and reading guidance.
  • To assist with staff development through in-service workshops or other techniques to familiarize the teaching staff with the materials in the media center.
  • To involve the teaching staff in continued utilization of the media center so that it becomes an integral part of the regular school program.
  • To develop a program for students and teachers of operational skills for the audiovisual equipment in the school.
  • To coordinate and cooperate with the Audiovisual Center and community resources such as the Newark Public Library, the Newark Museum, the New Jersey Historical Society; etc.

REPORTS TO:
PRINCIPAL

SALARY AND EMPLOYMENT PERIOD

  • *Salary Range: $72,250 - $114,750
  • Employment Period: Ten (10) Months
  • Union affiliation: Newark Teacher's Union (NTU)

Newark Board of Education offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to
How To Apply
Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.

THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

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