MUSIC TEACHER K-8 - LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE

Do you have a passion for the arts and understand the importance of social-emotional learning (SEL) and know how to incorporate SEL into the teaching of music?

Essex Westford School District is seeking a part-time (0.80 FTE), temporary Music teacher to cover for a leave of absence beginning in late December 2021 at Westford School.

We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications:

• Hold (or be eligible to hold) a valid VT Educator license with a Music endorsement. EWSD is committed to considering out-of-state candidates who are eligible to hold a Vermont educator license but do not yet hold a license in this state.
  
• Experience working with students grades K-3 preferred
  
• Understands the importance of social and emotional learning (SEL), and able to effectively integrate SEL in the teaching of music.
  
• Knowledge and/or experience using “backwards design” for lesson development, differentiated instruction to support all students, and formative assessment to provide student feedback and to adjust lesson delivery
  
• Dedication to providing a safe and respectful learning environment for students
  
• Excellent teaching, organizational, planning, written and oral communication, and collaboration skills
  
• Commitment to the success of ALL students, and ability to understand and teach to the various learning styles of students
  
• The ability to effectively engage students
  
• Commitment to continuous improvement in the areas of knowledge and professional practice
  
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the student population being served and how demographic variables impact student achievement, and effectively uses this knowledge to effectively design and deliver instruction.
  
• Effective integrates transferable skills into the learning environment.
  
• Committed to a professional learning community culture preferred.
  

EWSD is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse community populations and expected to strengthen such capacity if hired. If you love the arts and are committed to the success of all students but do not meet all qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply.

Our district vision is: "Growing hearts and minds, for a better today and tomorrow: every day, every way, every one."

For consideration, please apply electronically through www.schoolspring.com.
Position Type: Part-time
Positions Available: 1
Salary: $260 to $260 Per Day
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Job Requirements EWSD conducts thorough screenings of all applicants being recommended for hire, which may include contacting references not listed on your schoolspring application. Selected individuals shall also be subject to a criminal records background checks, and child and adult abuse registry checks. Any offer of employment shall be contingent upon acceptable results of these checks at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or his/her designee. Click Here for additional background check information.

Bachelor degree preferred

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application Questions This employer has requested that all applicants answer the following questions. It is highly recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page. 1. Where did you hear about this position?
Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces)
2. Do we have your permission to contact all references, employers, educational institutions, and other individuals who may have knowledge of your employment and/or other pertinent information regarding your candidacy for this position?
Yes/No
3. If you do NOT currently hold a valid VT Educator license in the required endorsement, have you ever worked under a provisional license in the State of Vermont?
Yes/No
4. If you do NOT currently hold a valid VT Educator license in the required endorsement area, have you successfully completed the required Praxis I exam and Praxis II exam (if applicable) for licensure?
Yes/No
5. Are you an active candidate for another position in the Essex Westford School District?
Yes/No
6. Are you under contract or do you have a letter of intent from another school district or supervisory union that would conflict with this posted position?
Multiple Choice / Single Answer
- Yes
- No
7. Are you a currently working as a licensed educator in EWSD?
Multiple Choice / Single Answer
- Yes
- No
8. Please describe the approach you will take to provide a quality general music, chorus, and band experience for our students.
Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)
9. How do you build a culturally diverse and inclusive environment in your classes? How do you use music and movement as the vehicle?
Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)
Contact Information Marcie Lewis, Principal
146 Brookside Road
Westford, Vermont 05494
Phone: 802-857-7813
Fax: 802-879-0874
Email: mlewis@ewsd.org