Media Specialist

POSITION: Media Specialist Qualifications Valid New Jersey Educational Services Certificate and School Library Media Specialist Endorsement or eligibility Minimum experience as determined by the Board of Education Demonstrated ability related to collection development, information technology, research methodology and library program designs for children and adolescents Strong communication skills Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with students, parents, staff and community groups and organizations Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship Reports To School Principal Major Duties & Responsibilities Responsible for the operation and supervision of the school media center Maintains a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all media center materials and instructs teachers and students on use of the system Coordinates library skills instruction with classroom instruction and works to achieve state curriculum content standards and district educational goals and objectives Evaluates, selects and requisitions new media center materials Prepares and administers the media center budget Supervises the clerical activities necessary for the effective operation of the media center Provides a sequential program of library skills instruction and instructs students in the use of various types of materials and information technology Helps students to develop habits of independent reference work and to develop skill in the use of reference material in relation to planned assignments Collaborates with teachers to integrate information literacy competencies across the curricula Assists teachers in the selection of books and other instructional materials and makes media center materials available to supplement the instructional program Informs teachers and other staff of new acquisitions for the media center Conducts in-service education for teachers in the effective evaluation, selection and use of media and maintains professional library materials for teacher use Promotes relationships with external information sources and participates in electronic networks and resource sharing systems to expand the media center's capacity to access information globally Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through in-service education and other professional development activities. ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Chief Academic Officer. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten-month contracted position per negotiated CBA. EVALUATION: According to state statute and rule and board policy. Benefits Full medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage, including spouse, child and family coverage Mandatory enrollment in NJ Pension (TPAF) Optional pre-tax benefits available, including flexible spending accounts for childcare, healthcare and transportation SALARY GRADE/RANGE Starting at $55,000 STATUS Exempt #J-18808-Ljbffr