What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025-26 School Year - Orchard School Librarian/Media Specialist Grades K-5 position at Ridgewood Public Schools?
Position Type
Student Support Services/Library Media Specialist
Date Posted
3/25/2025
Location:
Orchard Elementary School
Date Available
08/27/2025
Closing Date
04/06/2025
Position: 2025-2026 School Year - Elementary School Librarian/Media Specialist K-5
Position Summary: Ridgewood Public Schools seeks a Library Media Specialist for Orchard Elementary School. The successful candidate will be expected to include delivery of instruction in information literacy skills, and the development and coordination of school library media programs and resources. The successful candidate will be expected to use their skills to create a library area that is a vibrant learning center in the school building.
Qualifications
Working Conditions: 10-month, full-time, tenure track position, salary as per negotiated contract with benefits
Selection Procedure: Interview and Demonstration Lesson
Application Procedure: To apply for this position, please go to http://www.rpsnj.us/ and click on the JOB OPPORTUNITIES link to complete the application process. Please do not mail, email, or bring resumes to the district HR office or any of our schools. Unsolicited paper documents will be discarded.
The Ridgewood Public School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage diverse applicants.
Student Support Services/Library Media Specialist
Date Posted
3/25/2025
Location:
Orchard Elementary School
Date Available
08/27/2025
Closing Date
04/06/2025
Position: 2025-2026 School Year - Elementary School Librarian/Media Specialist K-5
Position Summary: Ridgewood Public Schools seeks a Library Media Specialist for Orchard Elementary School. The successful candidate will be expected to include delivery of instruction in information literacy skills, and the development and coordination of school library media programs and resources. The successful candidate will be expected to use their skills to create a library area that is a vibrant learning center in the school building.
Qualifications
- Must hold NJ School Library Media Specialist or Associate School Library Media Specialist Certification
- Demonstrated ability to be a highly capable, energetic, and student-centered instructor.
- Demonstrated ability to provide instruction in the evaluation, selection, organization, distribution, creation and utilization of school library media.
- Must have ability to use technology to enhance learning and assess students
- Must be able to effectively communicate with teachers, parents, and administrators both verbally and in writing
- Must be able to work collaboratively and have experience maintaining harmonious relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.
Working Conditions: 10-month, full-time, tenure track position, salary as per negotiated contract with benefits
Selection Procedure: Interview and Demonstration Lesson
Application Procedure: To apply for this position, please go to http://www.rpsnj.us/ and click on the JOB OPPORTUNITIES link to complete the application process. Please do not mail, email, or bring resumes to the district HR office or any of our schools. Unsolicited paper documents will be discarded.
The Ridgewood Public School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage diverse applicants.
