Pennsauken Fire Department is hiring: Librarian/Media Specialist (3) in Pennsauk

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Librarian/Media Specialist

Date Posted:
5/14/2025

Location:
District

Closing Date:
Until Filled Date: May 14, 2025
From: Office of Superintendent
Subject: Vacancy
Position: Librarian/Media Specialist (3)

Pennsauken Public Schools is an urban/suburban Pre-K to 12th grade school district of approximately 5,000 students located in Camden County, New Jersey

Responsibilities:

• Assists Language Arts supervisors with the creation of classroom libraries for the district
• Researches and orders authentic young adult literature titles that connect reading and writing themes in Language Arts textbooks for the district
• Analyzes library collections and prepares annual book orders
• Researches databases and Internet applications that support curriculum for the district
• Co-teaches the research process on an "as needed" basis at intermediate and middle school level
• Conducts annual library needs assessments
• Assists library aides in the maintenance and care of school libraries and their collections for the district
• Creates a library reading incentive program for the district
• Takes inventory of all media center materials
• Operates specialized computer system for circulation media center materials
• Maintains and organizes periodicals
• Assists in controlling status of books in circulation
• Orders library supply materials
• Assists with the processing of new materials
• Maintains computerized records
• Liaison with the Pennsauken Township Library

Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Library and Information Sciences
• Experience in a school library
• General knowledge of the procedures, practices and equipment of a school library center
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and school employees
• Endorsement #2850, or #2855 Library Skills Development New Jersey State Certification REQUIRED
• MUST pass NJ Criminal History Review Unit fingerprinting requirement
• New Jersey State residency requirements for public employees in effect

Terms: Salary, terms and conditions of employment as per PEA contract

Applications are accepted on-line only. To apply, go to www.pennsauken.net and choose employment.

Please submit your resume, cover letter, references and applicable certifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Deadline for Application: Until Filled

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