Newark Public Schools is hiring: School Library Media Specialist 2025-26 (NBOE)

Overview

School Library Media Specialist – Various Locations (Newark Board of Education)

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: $67,000 to $111,625
• Employment Period: Ten (10) Months
• Union affiliation: Newark Teacher’s Union (NTU)

Newark Board of Education offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to https://nboehrs.com/

How To Apply

Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.

Equal Opportunity

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