Library Media Specialist Jobs in Forest Hills, NY

A Library Media Specialist in school administration functions as a vital link to the information and resources for students, teachers, and administrative staff. They manage and organize the library's media collection, which includes books, digital resources, multimedia materials, and educational software. They also engage in planning, promoting, and implementing a range of educational programs, literacy initiatives, and instructional technology integration. They ensure the library environment stimulates learning, fosters a culture of reading, and uses technology to enhance instruction.

Library Media Specialists must possess a Master's degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science. They should have earned a school library media certification or endorsement depending on the state requirements. Key skills include strong organizational abilities, excellent communication skills, adeptness at technology integration, and an understanding of educational content. Prior to becoming a Library Media Specialist, a person may have roles such as a Classroom Teacher, a School Librarian, or an Instructional Technology Coordinator.

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Assistant to Librarian for Circulation and Student Employment The New School

  • New York, NY (8 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 18 hours ago
  • New York, NY (8 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 18 hours ago

The New School was founded by forward-thinking educators in 1919 to defy the intellectual constraints of a traditional college education. The New School Libraries and Archives supports the faculty...

Library Media Specialist

  • Paterson, NJ (21 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Paterson, NJ (21 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Openings as of 7/5/2025 Library Media Specialist JobID: 11038 Position Type: ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHING/Library Media Specialist Date Posted: 7/1/2025 Location: Roberto Clemente School Date...

Assistant Librarian (Part Time Position)

  • New York, NY (8 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY (8 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Position Overview: The New York School of Interior Design, an accredited, independent institution of higher education devoted entirely to the discipline of interior design and its related...

Library Media Specialist - Probationary

  • Massapequa, NY (20 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • Massapequa, NY (20 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 11 days ago

As the Elementary School Library Media Specialist, you will serve as the heart of our school's literacy and information resource center....

Library Media Specialist

  • Wallington, NJ (16 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 13 days ago
  • Wallington, NJ (16 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 13 days ago

Library Media Specialist JobID: 261 Position Type: Elementary School Teaching Date Posted: 9/1/2023 Location: Frank W....

School Librarian

  • Linden, NJ (22 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Linden, NJ (22 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 14 days ago

School Librarian JobID: 1782 Position Type: Elementary School Teaching Date Posted: 9/26/2024 Location: Linden Public Schools Date Available: 01/01/2025 Closing Date: Until Filled Additional...

Library Media Specialist K-8

  • Mount Vernon, NY (12 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 17 days ago
  • Mount Vernon, NY (12 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 17 days ago

Certification/License: Library Media Specialist Job Description: The Mount Vernon City School District is looking to a hire a Library Media Specialist for grades K-8....

Library Media Specialist

  • Ho Ho Kus, NJ (23 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 20 days ago
  • Ho Ho Kus, NJ (23 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 20 days ago

Media Specialist - Tenure Track Job Summary: Full Time Libary Media Specialist for Pre-K to Grade 8 Teach library, media and technology classes Qualifications: Proper Certification Required Commences...

Library / Media Specialist Leave Replacement - September Through October

  • Demarest, NJ (17 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 20 days ago
  • Demarest, NJ (17 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 20 days ago

/ MEDIA SPECIALIST LEAVE REPLACEMENT - SEPTEMBER THROUGH OCTOBER This role offers pay starting at $200 per day for the first 10 days, followed by a salary of $56,500....

Lower School Librarian (Preschool - Grade 5) Part-Time (.5) (2025-2026 School Year)

  • Forest Hills, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Forest Hills, NY
  • 30+ days ago

Overview The Kew-Forest School, a co-educational day school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12, founded in 1918 in Forest Hills, NY, seeks a Part-Time Librarian for the Lower...

Librarian - High School/Middle School (Anticipated)

  • Belleville, NJ (17 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Belleville, NJ (17 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Librarian - High School/Middle School (Anticipated) JobID: 3229 Position Type: High School Teaching Date Posted: 5/29/2025 Location: Various Schools Date Available: 09/01/2025 Closing Date: 08/31/2025

Upper School Librarian

  • Mamaroneck, NY (16 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Mamaroneck, NY (16 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

Participate in professional learning communities and contribute to the broader life of the school....

Library Media Specialist

  • Tenafly, NJ (14 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Tenafly, NJ (14 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

Library Media Specialist JobID: 1545 Position Type: Student Support Services/Library Media Specialist Date Posted: 4/14/2025 Location: Elementary Date Available: 08/25/2025 Additional Information: Show...

School Library Media Specialist 2025-26 (NBOE)

  • Newark, NJ (17 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Newark, NJ (17 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 90+ days ago

New Jersey Department of Education School Library Media Specialist Certificate....

Demographic Data for Forest Hills, NY

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Salary for Library Media Specialist Jobs in Forest Hills, NY

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Highest Education Level

Library Media Specialists in Forest Hills, NY offer the following education background
Master's Degree
42.8%
Bachelor's Degree
27.7%
High School or GED
10.0%
Doctorate Degree
8.2%
Associate's Degree
5.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.4%
Some High School
1.2%
Some College
0.8%



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