Library/Media Specialist- Leave of Absence Substitute- Central Elementary School

Haddonfield School District; United States; On-site; USD 61,000 - 102,000; Part time

Job summary

Haddonfield School District at Central Elementary School seeks a Library/Media Specialist as a leave of absence substitute from February 1, 2027 through June 17, 2027.

The role combines teaching and information specialist duties, requiring collaboration with administration to develop a standards-based library program, provide literacy instruction, and manage print and digital resources.

Qualifications

• Certificate or certification as School Library Media Specialist preferred.
• Standards for NJDOE certification or teacher certification with relevant master’s focus.
• Ability to develop instructional goals and manage library resources and budgeting.
• Ability to collaborate with administration and staff and communicate goals effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in selection, acquisition, evaluation, and organization of information resources and technologies.
• Ensure equitable and ethical use of information.
• Teach students to use an inquiry process to evaluate information from multiple sources.
• Encourage instructional technology to engage students and improve learning.
• Model and teach information literacy skills for students, staff, and administration.
• Collaborate to embed information literacy throughout the school and library program.
• Plan and evaluate the library program and adjust to identified needs.
• Reflect on teaching and managerial practices within the instructional program.

Skills

Collaboration

Instructional leadership

Budget management

Communication skills

Information literacy

Education

Certificate of Eligibility or Standard NJDOE Certification as a School Library Media Specialist (SLMS)

Master’s degree with focus on design & development of multimedia materials and tech integration

Job description

VACANCY NOTICE

Position: Library/Media Specialist- Leave of Absence Substitute
Location: Central Elementary School
Duration: Approximately February 1, 2027 through June 17, 2027

Qualifications: Certificate of Eligibility or Standard NJDOE Certification as a School Library Media Specialist (SLMS - Endorsement Code 2855) preferred
Or
Standard NJDOE Teacher Certification with a Masters Degree with a focus on design and development of multi-media materials and integration of educational resources and technology throughoutthe school curriculum.

Primary Function: The position is responsible for serving in two interrelated roles within the school: Teacher and Information Specialist. In fulfilling these roles, the Library Media Specialist (LMS) is responsible for working collaboratively with school administration and staff to develop a library program that supports the curriculum; provides instructional leadership for the teaching of literacy skills; develops and maintains a media center collection rich in both print and non-print materials; and manages the media center as a flexible, multi-task learning environment.
Must have extensive knowledge and understanding of the concepts, principles, and methodologies of teaching and learning and of current practices in library media. Must possess the ability to develop instructional goals for students; to manage print, non-print, and electronic collection of curricular support materials and equipment; to prepare and monitor departmental budget; to provide work direction to others; to collaborate with other instructional personnel; to communicate instructional goals to others effectively, orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, and planning

Reports to: Central Principal

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and expertise in the selection, acquisition, evaluation, and organization of information resources and technologies in all formats.
• Ensure the equitable and ethical use of information.
• Teach students to follow an inquiry process as they ask questions, evaluate and collect information from multiple sources to construct understanding by thinking critically.
• Encourage the use of instructional technology to engage students and to improve learning.
• Assume a leadership role in modeling and teaching the skills necessary to access, evaluate, and use resources effectively and responsibly for students, staff, and administration.
• Work with staff, administration, and other specialists to ensure that information literacy skills are embedded systematically throughout the school and the library instructional program.
• Plans and utilizes a variety of evaluation techniques that measure the effectiveness of the school library media program in the context of teaching and learning and make appropriate adjustments to meet identified needs.
• Reflects and appraises the effectiveness of teaching and managerial practices as well as the instructional program, not only in terms of achieving personal objectives but also in the context of the total school instructional program.

Salary: Following the established HEA Salary Guide ranging from $60,856.00 to $101,914.00 (1/200th of salary based on per diem rate)

Benefits: This position does not qualify for health benefits
Sick, Personal and Family Illness days will be pro-rated.

• Position Type: Support Staff/ School Librarian
• Date Posted: 10/14/2026
• Location: Central Elementary School
• Date Available: 02/07/2027
• Closing Date: 11/03/2026