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Orange Schools

School Library Media Specialist

Orange, NJ · On-site

$73K/yr

... of the School Library Media Center program that is designed to provide a direct line from the ... in each student the skills, attitudes, and knowledge to meet and exceed the State Core Curriculum ...

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Library Media Specialist

South Orange - Maplewood Public Schools

Maplewood, NJ • On-site

$70K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST 

1.0 FTE - SETH BOYDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 2026


THE POSITION
The primary goal of this position is to provide instruction to students and assist staff in library, media and technology services.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED


  1. New Jersey School Library Media Specialist or Associate School Library Media Specialist Certification required.
  2. Teaching/Librarian experience required.
  3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  4. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident/immigrant status.

Starting Salary Range:

Bachelor's Degree: $70,000 - 100,315

Master's Degree: $77,450 - $109,865

Master's + 30 Credits: $81,565 - $115,450

Doctorate: $84,565 - $118,450

Key Highlights:

Clear progression based on experience and educational attainment
Substantial salary increases for advanced degrees
Top-tier salaries reaching six figures for experienced educators
 


Benefits:

Medical, and dental insurance
Participation in the NJ state pension system
Paid sick and personal days
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
Life insurance



*Eligibility for certain benefits may vary by position and district policy*

REPORTS TO Buiding Principal
JOB GOAL(S)

The school educational media specialist has the responsibility of implementing the Information Technology Curriculum and administering the program and media center to help support, enrich, and accomplish the educational goals of the school district.

JOB RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY
Supervise paraprofessionals, student assistants and volunteers.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

1.
 
Encourage reading and lifelong learning by stimulating interests and fostering competencies in the effective use of ideas and information.
 
2.
 
Applies expertise in the selection of all materials/resources (print, non-print, electronic and online), which includes the evaluation, selection, and acquisition of resources in terms of the criteria established to meet the needs of the instructional/curricular, developmental, and individual interests of students.
 
3.
 
Models and promotes collaborative planning with classroom teachers in order to teach concepts and skills of information processes integrated with classroom content.
 
4. Works with teachers and administrators in the design and implementation of curriculum, integrating library/media information technology services, skills, and materials with classroom teaching programs.
 
5. Designs and implements instruction that engages students' interest, passions, and needs which drive their learning.


6.
 
Administers the library media program in order to support the mission of the district and school through assessment and analysis of collections, policies, procedures and operations.
 
7.
 
Demonstrates awareness of current trends in library information instructional technology and applies them as appropriate.
 
8.
 
Participates in appropriate building, department and district meetings. 9.
 
Assists with development and administration of the center's budget. 10.
 
Schedules and manages the library/media information technology center's operation including OPAC use and at the secondary level the use of library computer labs. 11.


Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Educational Media & Technology and/or the building Principal or designee.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS  OF THE POSITION    To maintain effective relationships with administrators, faculty and other department members.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT            10 Months
                                                         Salary as per SOMEA Agreement





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