School Library Media Specialist SY2026-27 (NBOE)

Newark Public Schools; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 72,250 - 114,750; Full time

Job summary

Newark Board of Education in Newark, NJ seeks a qualified School Library Media Specialist for multiple locations. The role involves guiding students in using the library, selecting materials aligned with curriculum, and supporting teachers with library resources.

Requirements include a NJ DOE Library Media Specialist Certificate and a Master’s degree. The employment period is ten months, with competitive benefits and union membership with NTU.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• New Jersey Department of Education School Library Media Specialist Certificate.
• Eligible for Emergency certificate as deemed necessary by the NJDOE certs page.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in the use of the library media center and assist with selecting materials related to interests and curriculum.
• Plan, schedule, manage and evaluate library media center operations.
• Select, order and organize the library media center's print and non-print materials.
• Maintain and report accurate statistical data; generate library media orders and professional reports.
• Provide reference service, prepare bibliographies and develop curriculum support materials for staff.
• Encourage reading through storytelling, book talks and reading guidance for students and teachers.
• Assist staff development through in-service workshops and other methods to familiarize staff with media materials.
• Involve staff in leveraging the media center as part of the regular school program.
• Develop a program for students and teachers on operational audiovisual equipment.

Education

Master's Degree from an accredited college or university

New Jersey Department of Education School Library Media Specialist Certificate

Job description

ROGER LEÓN, SUPERINTENDENT

SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST

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

NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION

HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

765 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102

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://www.nj.gov/education/certification/certsandtitles/.
• 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)

In an effort to attract and retain staff, NBOE offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for all full-time staff. Offerings include Medical and Prescription Drug plans, employer-paid Dental and Vision coverage, an array of Wellness and Voluntary benefits programs, and paid time off; all employees receive paid Personal and Sick days, as well as Vacation days for 12-month employees.

For details, please go to https://nboehrs.com/

How To Apply

Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.

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