School Library Media Specialist 2025-26 (NBOE)
Company: Newark Board of Education
Location: Newark
Posted on: January 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION HUMAN
RESOURCE SERVICES 765 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102 ROGER
LEÓN, SUPERINTENDENT Apply here:
https://www.applitrack.com/npsnj/onlineapp/ SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA
SPECIALIST Various Locations (Pending Availability of Funds and
Board of Education Approval) 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: $67,000 to $111,625 Employment
Period: Ten (10) Months Union affiliation: Newark Teacher’s Union
(NTU) HOW TO APPLY Newark Board of Education only accepts
electronic applications. THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
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