Elementary School Library Media Specialist

• Date: June 4, 2026From: Office of the Superintendent
• Subject: Vacancy
• Position: Elementary School Library Media Specialist - Carson
• 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

• Endorsement #2850, or #2855 Library Skills Development New Jersey State Certification REQUIREDMUST pass NJ Criminal History Review Unit fingerprinting requirement
• New Jersey State residency

Requirements

• for public employees in effect
• Terms: Terms and conditions 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
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