Media Specialist

Applitrack; Egg Harbor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Pension plan

Job summary

Egg Harbor Township Board of Education seeks a Media Specialist to support the instructional program by evaluating, selecting, and utilizing print and non-print materials and equipment. You will collaborate with building principals and teachers to meet media needs.

The role requires a Master’s Degree and NJDOE Educational Media Specialist Certification, plus experience in a school setting and strong communication skills. 10-month position with competitive benefits and district resources.

Qualifications

• Masters degree from an accredited college/university.
• NJDOE Educational Media Specialist Certification.
• Experience working in a school environment.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with students, staff and parents.

Responsibilities

• Consults with principals and teachers about media needs and instructional materials.
• Evaluates and places orders for books, periodicals, and media resources.
• Maintain and inventory media materials and equipment.
• Promote ethical information-seeking behaviors and research skills.
• Teach library science and information literacy to classes.

Skills

School environment experience

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Information literacy

Classroom instruction support

Adaptability

Education

Master's Degree

NJDOE Educational Media Specialist Certification

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Egg Harbor Township Schools

• Position Type: Educational Service Professionals/ Media Specialist
• Date Posted: 9/28/2026
• Location: Alder Middle School
• Date Available: 01/01/2027
• Closing Date: 10/09/2026

Job Title: Media Specialist

Reports To: Building Principal and Assistant Superintendent

Job Purpose : To provide the expertise to evaluate, select, classify, schedule, and utilize print and non-print materials and equipment for the purpose of activity participating in the instructional program.

Qualifications-Required:

• Master's Degree from an accredited college/university
• NJDOE Educational Media Specialist Certification
• Experience working in a school environment
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships with students, staff, and parents
• Ability to select and provide access to a wide variety of materials that meet the needs of the various learning situations.
• Ability to organize, catalogue, display, distribute, and produce instructional materials.
• Knowledge and ability to teach information and technology literacy needed for independent learning.
• Ability to provide an environment conducive to quick accessibility and study habits and development of proficient media users.
• Knowledge and ability to work with technology and assist integration in the classroom.
• Ability to be flexible in order to accommodate teachers, students, parents/guardians, and others
• Knowledge of civil rights relating to free access to materials and copyright laws.
• Ability to pass the Criminal History Review
• Ability to pass the Sexual Misconduct Child Abuse Disclosure

Qualifications-Desired:

• 2-3 years as a Media Specialist

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Consults with building principals and/or supervisors and teachers about needs for printed materials to aid in the instructional process
• Evaluates, selects and places orders for books, periodicals, pamphlets, pictures and other instructional and reference materials
• Shelves, index inventory and keeps in repair all instructional materials housed in the media center.
• Promotes ethical and efficient information seeking behaviors
• Models a variety of effective research techniques for a variety of formats for diverse purposes.
• Models and practices legal and ethical practices
• Remains familiar with the curriculum content and instructional practices within the building
• Collaborates with and coaches teachers to provide instructional strategies and resources in teaching information and technology literacy skills
• Solicits input from teachers and students concerning media needs
• Prepares bibliographies for curricular and extra-curricular assignments of students
• Teaches library science to classes as scheduled
• Develops rules and regulations necessary for the effective use and operation of the media center
• Maintains an accurate and current inventory of media materials and equipment, and submits reports in a timely manner
• Assists with the development and administration of the building media budget
• Stays abreast with current trends in education
• Arranges for the inspection, maintenance, replacement, and repair of media following district guidelines
• Arranges and decorates the media center

Working Conditions:

• 10-Month Position
• School Building
• Classroom
• Media Center
• Prorated Salary Range of $63,391 (MA, Step 1) to $100,512 (MA, Step 13)
• Medical and Dental Benefits
• Pension membership in TPAF

Physical Requirements:

(The physical demands are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Ability to lift and move media materials
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Ability to speak in front of students
• Ability to climb a step ladder to replace media resources
• Ability to raise arms overhead to reach, replace or remove media resources

Direct Reports:

N/A

Selection Procedure:

Interview

Egg Harbor Township Board of Education is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer