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

2025-2026

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid NYS Certification in Chemistry, 7 – 12;
• Knowledge/experience in proactive classroom management, differentiated instruction and supporting the needs of diverse learners in the classroom;
•     Knowledge/experience in Adolescent Education at high school level preferred;

• Strong communication and collaboration skills;
• Implements effective classroom management and student engagement strategies to promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Implements culturally responsive teaching practices to support learner needs;
• Implements effective student and family engagement strategies;
• Implements strategies for collaboration with colleagues in a high school team model.

NYS Certification Required

Compensation per BTA Contract

The Beacon City School District seeks candidates who are NYS Certified and/or who are currently enrolled as an Education Major in an accredited College or University to provide instruction in all subject areas to the District’s Elementary, Middle and High Schools on a per diem needed basis.  Must have the knowledge and the ability to use various virtual platforms as needed in relation to the position.

 Daily compensation rates:

• Non-certified substitutes: $90/day

• NYS certified substitutes: $115/day

• Retired Beacon Teachers’ Association substitutes: $125/day