School Library Media Specialist ; NBOE
Listed on 2026-01-22
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Academic
NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION
HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
765 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102
ROGER LEÓN, SUPERINTENDENT
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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 https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./
- 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: $67,000 to $111,625
- Employment Period:
Ten (10) Months - Union affiliation:
Newark Teacher’s Union (NTU)
Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.
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