The Binghamton City School District seeks candidates to fill various anticipated Clerical positions for the 2024-2025 school year. This is a full-time, 10-month position.

The BCSD offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and professional development.

Job Qualifications

In order to be considered for this opening, applicants must be:

• • Currently on the Civil Service eligible list for the title, or
  • Currently appointed to the title, or
  • Eligible to take the exam for the title when it becomes available

Application Procedure

Candidates must be prepared to provide additional documents to complete a candidate folder.

• Three letters of recommendation bearing the writer's signatures, dated within the last 18 months.
• Copy of Certification.
• Transcripts.

Job Description:

This is routine work involving responsibility for the performance of a variety of clerical tasks including the full-time or substantial part-time operation of a computer and computer applications. The work is performed according to defined procedures with detailed instructions provided for new or unusual assignments. The works is performed under direct supervision. Does related work as required.

Typical Work Activities:

• Greets and assists staff and visitors
• Daily use of computers and applications
• Answer and respond to phone calls and other inquiries,
• Makes appointments, and gives out routine information
• Type/prepare letters and other documents;
• Receives, opens, stamps, and distributes mail
• Check reports and records for clerical accuracy, completeness, and proper extension;
• Works on special projects, maintains files on donors and contributions, prepares bulletins and brochures, and assists special committees with meeting arrangements;
• Sorts, indexes, and files letters, reports, invoices, ledger cards, catalogs, and other materials;
• Makes entries on control cards or in the ledger from sources;
• Makes arithmetical computations and compiles elementary statistical reports;
• Makes file searches and pulls materials from files;
• Maintains a variety of computerized and manual records, files, and department databases;
• Maintains inventory of supplies and materials;
• Performs record-keeping and general clerical functions;
• Types of reports, bulletins, schedules, notices, meeting minutes, agenda, employee/student reports and other materials;
• Prepares requisitions and purchase orders and checks invoices;
• Types and maintains time records, payroll data, status changes, and transfers;
• May collect fees, rents, bills, and taxes, account for monies collected, make journal and ledger entries, cash in and make bank deposits;
• Maintains petty cash funds

Full Performance Knowledges, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:

Working knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment; working knowledge of business arithmetic and English; ability to type at an acceptable rate of speed; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to get along well with others; ability to write legibly; clerical aptitude; neatness; accuracy; tact and courtesy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

The Binghamton City School District is seeking candidates to fill the Building Maintenance Mechanic position for the 2024-2025 school year with an immediate effective start date.

The duties of this position involve performing a variety of skilled building maintenance and repair work. The incumbent is responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing a variety of electrical equipment in district facilities. Under certain conditions, the incumbent may supervise the work of Building Maintenance Helpers, Cleaners and Laborers. The incumbent of this position works under the general supervision of a higher maintenance supervisor. Does related work as required.

Typical Work Activities:

• Installs, maintains, and replaces electric switches, outlets, light fixtures, electric fans, electric motors and circuit breakers
• Installs, maintains, and replaces all types of plumbing lines, soil pipes and fixtures
• Assists plumbers in the installation and replacement of heating pipes and boiler parts in hot water and circulation pump, boiler feeder pump and vacuum pump
• Diagnoses and repairs minor problems in gas and electric appliances
• Maintains and repairs gas and oil-fired furnaces and hot water heaters
• Takes pressure and fuel readings for oil and gas steam boilers, assists in cleaning boiler tubes
• Performs routine building maintenance cleaning work
• Performs snow plowing, snow removal and salting of walks and parking lots
• Performs paint work
• Performs tasks such as paperhanging, patching and sheet rocking
• Performs concrete repair work on steps and walks
• Lays and replaces the floors
• Performs mechanical repair and maintenance work on small tractors and snow blowers
• Makes periodic inspections of facilities
• May supervise Building Maintenance Helpers and Laborers in performance of their duties

Full Performance Knowledges, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:

• Good knowledge of principles, practices, methods, and tools used in the plumbing trade
• Good knowledge of the operation of all pumps, especially the hot water circulation, boiler feeder pump and vacuum pump
• Working knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, tools and safety precautions used in the electrical trade along with minor troubleshooting procedures
• Good knowledge of building maintenance cleaning techniques

Full Performance Knowledges, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics cont’d:

• Working knowledge of concrete repair techniques on steps and walks
• Working knowledge of the mechanics of small tractors, snow blowers, and lawn mowers
• Skill in performing minor written carpentry and tiling tasks
• Ability to read and write
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to work with and supervise the work activities of others
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

The Binghamton City School District is seeking candidates to fill an anticipated Speech Language Pathologist position for the 2025-2026 school year. These are full-time, probationary tenure-track positions.

The BCSD offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, professional development, and mentor support.

Job Qualifications

Preferred NYSED certification 

Application Procedure

Candidates must be prepared to provide additional documents to complete a candidate folder.

• Three letters of recommendation bearing the writer's signatures, dated within the last 18 months.
• Copy of Certification.
• Transcripts.

The Binghamton City School District is seeking candidates to fill an anticipated School Psychologist position for the 2025-2026 school year. These are full-time, probationary tenure-track positions.

The BCSD offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, professional development, and mentor support.

Job Qualifications

Preferred NYSED certification 

Application Procedure

Candidates must be prepared to provide additional documents to complete a candidate folder.

• Three letters of recommendation bearing the writer's signatures, dated within the last 18 months.
• Copy of Certification.
• Transcripts.

The Binghamton City School District is seeking candidates to fill an anticipated World Languages Teacher position (opening for a Mandarin Teacher and a Spanish Teacher) for the 2025-2026 school year. These are full-time, probationary tenure-track positions.

The BCSD offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, professional development, and mentor support.

Job Qualifications

Preferred NYSED certification 

Application Procedure

Candidates must be prepared to provide additional documents to complete a candidate folder.

• Three letters of recommendation bearing the writer's signatures, dated within the last 18 months.
• Copy of Certification.
• Transcripts.

The Binghamton City School District is seeking candidates to fill an anticipated Challenge Teacher position for the 2025-2026 school year. These are full-time, probationary tenure-track positions.

The BCSD offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, professional development, and mentor support.

Job Qualifications

Preferred NYSED certification 

Application Procedure

Candidates must be prepared to provide additional documents to complete a candidate folder.

• Three letters of recommendation bearing the writer's signatures, dated within the last 18 months.
• Copy of Certification.
• Transcripts.

The Binghamton City School District is seeking candidates to fill an anticipated Technology Teacher position for the 2025-2026 school year. These are full-time, probationary tenure-track positions.

The BCSD offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, professional development, and mentor support.

Job Qualifications

Preferred NYSED certification 

Application Procedure

Candidates must be prepared to provide additional documents to complete a candidate folder.

• Three letters of recommendation bearing the writer's signatures, dated within the last 18 months.
• Copy of Certification.
• Transcripts.

The Binghamton City School District is seeking candidates to fill an anticipated Dance Teacher position for the 2025-2026 school year. These are full-time, probationary tenure-track positions.

The BCSD offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, professional development, and mentor support.

Job Qualifications

Preferred NYSED certification 

Application Procedure

Candidates must be prepared to provide additional documents to complete a candidate folder.

• Three letters of recommendation bearing the writer's signatures, dated within the last 18 months.
• Copy of Certification.
• Transcripts.

The Binghamton City School District is seeking candidates to fill an anticipated Students with Disabilities Teacher position for the 2025-2026 school year. These are full-time, probationary tenure-track positions.

The BCSD offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, professional development, and mentor support.

Job Qualifications

Preferred NYSED certification 

Application Procedure

Candidates must be prepared to provide additional documents to complete a candidate folder.

• Three letters of recommendation bearing the writer's signatures, dated within the last 18 months.
• Copy of Certification.
• Transcripts.

The Binghamton City School District is seeking candidates to fill an anticipated Art Teacher position for the 2025-2026 school year. These are full-time, probationary tenure-track positions.

The BCSD offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, professional development, and mentor support.

Job Qualifications

Preferred NYSED certification 

Application Procedure

Candidates must be prepared to provide additional documents to complete a candidate folder.

• Three letters of recommendation bearing the writer's signatures, dated within the last 18 months.
• Copy of Certification.
• Transcripts.

The Binghamton City School District is seeking candidates to fill an anticipated English as a New Language (ENL Teacher) position for the 2025-2026 school year. These are full-time, probationary tenure-track positions.

The BCSD offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, professional development, and mentor support.

Job Qualifications

Preferred NYSED certification 

Application Procedure

Candidates must be prepared to provide additional documents to complete a candidate folder.

• Three letters of recommendation bearing the writer's signatures, dated within the last 18 months.
• Copy of Certification.
• Transcripts.

Letters of Interest and applications are now being accepted for the following positions in the Binghamton City School District for the 2024-2025 school year:

DISTRICT SCHOOL SAFETY MONITOR

Workday/year

School Safety Monitors are contracted at 7.5 hours per day with a 30-minute unpaid lunch and two 10-minute breaks (1 – am; and 1 - pm). The work year is 215 days. School Safety report two weeks before the start of the school year. The year ends June 30^th.

Start and dismissal times:

                Elementary: 7:15 am - 3:15 pm

                Middle School: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

                High School: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

Daily work activities and expectations:

• School Safety Monitors are required to wear a uniform. A shirt is provided by the district and black pants. You will also be required to wear an ID badge at all times.
• School Safety Monitors will be stationed at the main entrance of the building and will be required to use the Scholar Chip identity verification system and produce name badges for visitors as well as late passes to students who arrive after the start of the day.
  • If there is an issue with an angry parent or community member, take down their information and remember to keep calm and de-escalate the situation. Encourage the individual to make an appointment.
• School Safety Monitors are required to perform routine building checks throughout the day which include:
  • Checking the outside perimeter of the building –Report any strange activity or miscellaneous objects discovered on school property.
  • Question persons on school premises who are not students or staff thereby establishing their identity and purpose of visit and advises them regarding rules for visiting the buildings, either directing them to the proper office or asking them to leave school property.
  • Clearing of the hallways “sweeps” – Students found in the hallways after the class period has started should be escorted to class. This should be completed at the beginning of each period and routinely throughout the day.
  • Remember to be VISIBLE and welcoming. Establishing positive relationships  with staff, students and visitors is paramount.
• Keep radio conversations short and use appropriate language. If there is an emergency, radio the Principals office immediately.
• Always use appropriate language when speaking with students and staff and visitors.
• End of the day procedures – School Safety Monitors will be required to assist with dismissal of students. Keep hallways and doorways safe, make sure students are escorted to their correct busses and are picked up.
  • If a student has missed the bus or has not been picked up by the parent, contact the main office immediately.

Daily work activities and expectations (cont’d):

• Fights/Verbal Altercations (Code Red/Code Yellow). All School Safety must respond. Students need to be separated and removed from the scene. Halls should be cleared.
• Fire drills/Lockdown/Lockout – Stay in your location until hallways are completely clear – Then call on radio – Evacuate building when location is clear.
• Advise teachers, counselors or principal about potential or actual student problems concerning missed classes, truancy from school, disciplinary problems or other school or personal problems;
  • Forming relationships with students and staff is essential in this role. Remember to keep a positive attitude.

Job Description:

Distinguishing Features of the Class:

This is a School District position that involves responsibility to be the primary contact for visitors to the building, patrol hallways, restrooms, stairwells and the surrounding school property including but not limited to playgrounds to protect persons and property and to enforce school rules, with the intent to provide security of persons and property while improving the atmosphere for student learning in the School District.  This work also involves establishing a rapport with students, staff and community in order to assist them or refer them to someone on the professional staff who can help them.  The work is performed collaboratively with School Principal and/or School Resource Officers, under the direction of the School Principal, with leeway allowed for exercise of independent judgment in carrying out assignments.

Typical Work Activities: 

• Works collaboratively with School Principal and/or School Resource Officer;
• Patrols hallways, stairwells, restrooms, gateways, and surrounding school property including but not limited to playgrounds;
• Questions persons on school premises who are not students or staff  thereby establishing their identity and purpose of visit and advises them regarding rules for visiting the buildings, either directing them to the proper office or asking them to leave school property;
• Reports to principal regarding problems, incidents and conditions effecting security;
• Interacts with and develops a rapport with students, staff and community in order to assist them or refer them to someone on the professional staff who can help them;
• Advises teachers, counselors or principal about potential or actual student problems concerning missed classes, truancy from school, disciplinary problems or other school or personal problems;
• May supervise the loading and unloading of busses;
• Participates in the development and implementation of district security plans;

The Binghamton City School District is seeking candidates to fill a Substitute Registered Nurse position for the 2024-2025 school year. 

The BCSD offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, professional development, and mentor support. For more information about this position please visit our website binghamtonschools.org.

Job Qualifications

Registered NYS Nursing License

Application Procedure

Candidates must be prepared to provide additional documents to complete a candidate folder.

• Three letters of recommendation bearing the writers' signatures, dated within the last 18 months
• Copy of Certification
• Transcripts

Open only for current Community Partners.

Binghamton City School District seeks candidates for faculty and staff positions that are eager to make the district an even more diverse and inclusive district for its students to thrive within. A range of backgrounds and perspectives leads to a variety of ideas, knowledge, and approaches, and we believe that a deep understanding and valuing of differences is necessary to our overall mission of "Educating, empowering, and challenging all students to become productive, global citizens through innovative approaches to learning".

Job Description

This is routine work in preparing and serving food and in cleaning of kitchen equipment. The incumbent is expected to perform all duties needed in the support of a food service program. The work is performed under the immediate supervision of either the Cook Manager or form the Food Service Supervisor at the respective building. Does related work as required.

Typical Work Activities:

• Serves food on a cafeteria line
• Performs tasks to prepare food to be cooked
• May operate some cooking machinery including mixers, stoves, and ovens under the direct supervision
• Washes dishes and pots and other utensils either by hand or by machine
• Sweeps, mops, and cleans all kitchen work areas and storage areas
• May act as a cashier in the cafeteria
• Cleans tables in the cafeteria
• Collects and empties trash containers
• Works on production line filling meal orders
• Delivers trays, returns empty carts and trays to the kitchen
• Assists in the preparation of salads and desserts

Full Performance Knowledges, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:

• Working knowledge of the proper methods of serving food and of the care of tableware, glassware, silver, and kitchen appliances
• Skill in performance of simple food preparation and cooking tasks
• Ability to follow oral and written directions
• Dexterity
• Cleanliness
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

Application Procedure

Candidates must be prepared to provide additional documents to complete a candidate folder.

• Completed Support Staff Application 
• Submit three letters of recommendation
• High School diploma or GED preferred

Binghamton City School District seeks candidates for faculty and staff positions that are eager to make the district an even more diverse and inclusive district for its students to thrive within. A range of backgrounds and perspectives leads to a variety of ideas, knowledge, and approaches, and we believe that a deep understanding and valuing of differences is necessary to our overall mission of "Educating, empowering, and challenging all students to become productive, global citizens through innovative approaches to learning".

Job Description

This work involves the responsibility for the performance of routine cleaning duties in public and municipal buildings and facilities. On occasion, the incumbent may perform minor maintenance tasks or assist skilled employees in the repair and maintenance of building equipment and furniture. The work is generally performed in accordance with prescribed schedules and procedures under the general supervision of a higher-level maintenance supervisor or under special circumstances of an agency administrator. Does related work as required.

Typical Work Activities:

Performs a variety of building maintenance and cleaning work such as sweeping and moping floors, waxing and buffing floors, vacuuming rugs, dusting furniture, washing walls and windows, and cleaning elevators and stairwells;

• Performs specialized cleaning tasks varying with the agency's needs;
• Replenishes toilet supplies such as tissue and soap;
• Empties wastebasket and collects and disposes of trash;
• Clear snow and ice and sand and salts sidewalks;
• Performs a variety of odd jobs such as delivering messages, calling trades persons to repair equipment, erecting directional barriers, and related unskilled tasks.

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Personal Characteristics:

Working knowledge of cleaning techniques, equipment, and supplies used in the cleaning and maintenance of buildings, furniture, and facilities; ability to get along well with others; ability to follow simple oral and written directions; thoroughness; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Application Procedure

Candidates must be prepared to provide additional documents to complete a candidate folder.

• Completed Support Staff Application 
• Submit three letters of recommendation
• High School diploma or GED preferred

Binghamton City School District seeks candidates for faculty and staff positions that are eager to make the district an even more diverse and inclusive district for its students to thrive within. A range of backgrounds and perspectives leads to a variety of ideas, knowledge, and approaches, and we believe that a deep understanding and valuing of differences is necessary to our overall mission of "Educating, empowering, and challenging all students to become productive, global citizens through innovative approaches to learning".

Job Description

This position involves the performance of duties in assisting and in support of the instructional and educational process for children. The work differs from School Monitor in that the incumbents are selected primarily to provide instruction to children whereas the School Monitors are more concerned with disciplinary and behavior situations. The work is performed under the direct supervision of a classroom Teacher. Supervision is normally exercised over students usually on a one-on-one basis. Does related work as required. May elect to monitor during the lunch period.

Typical Work Activities:

• Helps to set up reading and math laboratory equipment
• Performs limited review of student work
• Helps in the technical preparation and production of teaching program
• Proctors and otherwise helps to conduct examinations
• May assist Teachers in the correction of test papers, recording grades, maintaining files and preparing statistical reports
• May be required to work closely with individual children on specific learning problems such as spelling, punctuations and grammar
• May be required to give close supervision to children in special classes
• May monitor students during the lunch period

Full Performance Knowledges, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:

• Good general intelligence
• Ability to establish good relationships with children and others
• Familiarity with classroom routine
• Good Background or knowledge in specific field where specialized duties are involved
• Above average clerical aptitude
• Resourcefulness in conducting above described activities indirectly related to teaching process
• Neat personal appearance
• Ability to maintain discipline
• Tact and courtesy
• Good Judgement
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

Application Procedure

Candidates must be prepared to provide additional documents to complete a candidate folder.

• Completed Support Staff Application 
• Submit three letters of recommendation
• High School diploma or GED required

Binghamton City School District seeks candidates for faculty and staff positions that are eager to make the district an even more diverse and inclusive district for its students to thrive within. A range of backgrounds and perspectives leads to a variety of ideas, knowledge, and approaches, and we believe that a deep understanding and valuing of differences is necessary to our overall mission of "Educating, empowering, and challenging all students to become productive, global citizens through innovative approaches to learning".

Job Qualifications

Substitute Teachers (Certified & Non-certified)

Application Procedure

Candidates must be prepared to provide additional documents to complete a candidate folder.

• 3 Current Professional Letters of Recommendation
• Proof of 60+ College Credits
• Completed Substitute Application
• Copy of NYS Certification (Certified Substitutes)

The Binghamton City School District is seeking candidates to fill openings for the Anticipated Teaching Assistant positions for the 2024-2025 school year.

The BCSD offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, professional development, and mentor support.

Anticipated Teaching Assistants

• Teaching Assistant 
• Home Visitor

Job Qualifications

Applicants must be New York State certified, (Valid NYS Teaching Assistant Level I or greater).

Application Procedure

Candidates must be prepared to provide additional documents to complete a candidate folder.

• Three letters of recommendation bearing the writers' signatures, dated within the last 18 months
• Copy of Certification
• Transcripts