Librarian/Educational Media Specialist

Erial Elementary School; Gloucester Township (NJ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucester Township Public Schools seeks a Librarian/Educational Media Specialist for Erial Elementary School in Gloucester Township, New Jersey. The role focuses on enriching the school’s library culture, coordinating materials, and guiding students in using library resources to support learning.

Qualifications: Holds or is eligible for a New Jersey Certificate for School Librarian or Media Specialist. Compensation: as negotiated by the Gloucester Township Education Association.

Qualifications

• Holds or is eligible for a New Jersey Certificate for the position of School Librarian or Media Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, selects, and requisitions new library materials and equipment in light of staff and student needs and current trends for school media centers.
• Schedules and manages Library/Media Center Operations.
• Informs teachers and staff concerning new materials the library acquires.
• Maintains cataloging system for library materials and teaches use to staff and students.
• Arranges inter-library loan of materials for teachers.
• Works with teachers to plan assignments utilizing library resources.
• Promotes appropriate student conduct in library facilities.
• Helps students develop reference skills and use reference materials for assignments.
• Presents and discusses materials with classes studying topics; participates in faculty meetings.

Education

New Jersey Certificate for the position of School Librarian or Media Specialist

Job description

Gloucester Township School District Erial Elementary School - Gloucester Township, New Jersey Open in Google Maps

Librarian/Educational Media Specialist

Gloucester Township School District Erial Elementary School - Gloucester Township, New Jersey Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5936919

Application Deadline: Oct 07, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2025

Job Description

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

VACANCY NOTICE

September 23, 2026

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - M/F

TO: All Personnel

FROM: Office of the Superintendent

RE: VACANCY NOTICE

POSITION: Librarian/Educational Media Specialist

QUALIFICATIONS:See attached job description

LOCATION: Erial Elementary School

EFFECTIVE: January 4, 2027

SALARY: As per GTEA Contract $64,290-$109,356

John Bilodeau
Superintendent

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: LIBRARIAN/EDUCATIONAL MEDIA SPECIALIST

QUALIFICATIONS: Holds or is eligible for a New Jersey Certificate for the position of School Librarian or Media Specialist.

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB GOAL:

To provide each student with an enriched library environment containing a wide variety and range of materials that will invite intellectual probing, growth, and to aid all students in acquiring the skills needed to take full advantage of library resources.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluates, selects, and requisitions new library materials and equipment in light of the needs of staff and students and current trends for school media centers.
• Schedules and manages Library/Media Center Operations.
• Informs teachers and other staff members concerning new materials the library acquires.
• Maintains a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all library materials, and instructs teachers and students on use of the system.
• Arranges for inter-library loan of materials on interest or use to teachers.
• Works with teachers in planning those assignments likely to lead to extended use of library resources.
• Promotes appropriate conduct of students using library facilities.
• Helps students to develop habits of independent reference work and to develop skill in the use of reference materials in relation to planned assignments.
• Presents and discusses materials with a class studying a particular topic, on the invitation of the teacher.
• Participates in faculty meetings.
• Counsels with and gives reading guidance to students who have special reading problems or unusual intellectual interests.
• Arranges frequently changing book-related displays and exhibits likely to interest the library’s patrons.
• Prepares and administers the library budget.
• Participates in professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning.
• Other tasks as may from time to time be assigned by the Principal within the scope of his/her employment and/or certification areas.

COMPENSATION: As negotiated by the Gloucester Township Education Association.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10-monthyear

VACATION: There is no vacation time allotted to this position.

EVALUATION:

Performance of the job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $64,290 to $109,356 Per Year