Librarian Job Cherry Hill area,New Jersey USA,Education / Teaching

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Posting Name

Librarian

Location

06 Creekbend Elem/Middle

Posting Begin Date

09/03/2026

Posting End Date

N/A

Full Time

Yes

Job Category

Certified Application

Schedule

187 Days

Salary

N/A

Licensed Position

Yes

Description

Library/Media Specialist

Qualifications

Librarian shall be certified and licensed in accordance with state law and the regulations of the Mississippi Department of Education. Such licensure and transcript of credits shall be on file in the office of the Superintendent of Education.
In accordance with Mississippi Code S37-9-17, all personnel employed by the public school system shall be required to pass a criminal background check and a current child abuse registry check.
A satisfactory employment records.

Reports to

Building Principal, Assistant Principal, and/or Director.

Job Goal

To provide all students with an enriched library environment containing a wide variety of materials that will invite intellectual growth, and to aid all students in acquiring the skills needed to take full advantage of media center resources.

Essential Functions

Such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, including but not limited to:

To operate and supervise the media center to which assigned.
To evaluate, select and requisition new media center materials.
To assist teachers in the selection of books and other instructional materials, and to make media center materials available to supplement the instructional program.
To inform teachers and other staff members concerning new materials the media center acquires.
To maintain a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all media center materials and to instruct teachers and students on use of the system.
To arrange for interlibrary loan of materials of interest or use to teachers.
To work with teachers in planning those assignments likely to lead to extended use of media center resources.
To promote appropriate conduct of students using media center facilities.
To help students develop habits of independent reference work and to develop skill in the use of reference materials in relation to planned assignments.
To present and discuss materials with a class studying a particular topic, on the invitation of the teacher.
To participate in curriculum meetings.
To counsel with and give reading guidance to students who have special reading problems or unusual intellectual interests.
To arrange frequently changing book-related displays and exhibits likely to interest the media center’s patrons.
To prepare and administer the media center budget.
To supervise media center aides in the performance of their duties.
To weed obsolete and worn materials from the collections.
To supervise the clerical routines necessary for the smooth operation of the media center.
Any other duties within the scope of this job description as assigned by the Principal, Assistant Principal, and/or Director.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses standard office supplies and materials.

Travel Requirements

Travel to school district buildings, professional meetings as required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Standard School Environment.

Note

Also see the Checklist of Duties for the Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Terms of Employment

187 days annually with salary in accordance with the Administrative Salary Schedule as approved by the Harrison County School District.

Evaluation

Performance of the Library/Media Specialist will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions in the School Board Policies and Procedures.

FLSA Status:
Not Exempt

Revision Date: 04/24/2023

School Board Approval Date

By signing below the applicant/employee acknowledges reading and understanding the requirements of the Harrison County School District Job Description.

Applicant/Employee Signature: _____________________________________Date: ________________

Supervisor Signature: ____________________________________________Date: __________________