Position Title

Library Media Specialist

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Salary/Pay Scale

$58,000 (BA Step 1) - $64,000 (MA Step 1)

Job Description

2025-2026

• NYS Certification in Library Media Specialist, required.
• The ideal candidate will:
  • Blend traditional library services with technology to empower students as critical thinkers, ethical researchers, and responsible digital citizens.
  • Foster a love of reading, promote information literacy and the effective use of educational technology and digital tools, and collaborate with teachers to enhance student learning.
  • Stay current with emerging technologies to enhance learning and library services and assist students and staff in accessing and utilizing educational technology and digital tools.
  • Instruct students and staff on research databases, online archives, citation tools, and emerging technologies.
  • Advocate for the responsible use of AI, social media, and digital platforms, helping students build healthy online habits and information discernment.
  • Manage the school library; curate, organize, and maintain a diverse collection of print and digital resources; and create a welcoming space that encourages exploration and research.
  • Plan and lead literacy and digital literacy initiatives, author visits, book clubs, and library events.
  • Build partnerships with local libraries and community organizations.
  • Develop a flexible, future-ready library space that encourages creativity, collaboration, and exploration.

 

Compensation per BTA Contract

Job Category

Teacher

Job Location

Beacon High School

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