Position Type:
Vanguard All School/Music Teacher

Date Posted:
6/1/2022

Location:
The Vanguard School

   Position Type
Full-time, 10 Month

Work Schedule
Monday to Friday, 7:45AM to 3:30PM

Reports To
Program Supervisor

Position Summary
The Vanguard School has an opening for a Music Teacher for the 2022-2023 School Year!
If you are an energetic, creative with Special Education experience, we want you on our Team!

The Vanguard School (Malvern, PA) has an immediate opening for a MusicTeacher to team with our current Music Teacher and develop appropriate music instruction for all students, ages 4 to 21. The ideal candidate will have experience working with students diagnosed with autism, neurological impairments, emotional disorders, and/or behavioral needs. Training and/or experience implementing positive behavior support strategies is a plus.

Benefits include: paid health and dental insurance (single coverage), paid personal days (4 per year), paid sick days (10 per year), a 9% employer contribution to our Retirement Plan, and opportunities for professional development. An annual tuition reimbursement benefit is available for college courses in special education. Safety care training is provided during orientation and annually thereafter.

Position Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree in Music Education or a related field.
2. Current, valid Pennsylvania certification appropriate for assignment.
3. Exposure to and participation in appropriate special education related programming.
4. Ability to recognize the individuality and uniqueness of each student & treat him/her with respect & dignity.
5. Ability to engage intellectually and physically in all components of the educational process.
6. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with all constituents (administrators, colleagues, students, parents, and others).

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

1. Plans instructional lessons, in writing, according to a planned scope and sequence, addressing individual differences among the students assigned according to the student's pre-determined goals.
2. Consistently implements behavioral programs, clearly defining limits and expectations, encouraging student self-discipline verbally and by example. Documents behavioral incidents.
3. Supervises students at all times in accordance with policy for student health and safety. This would include instructional time and assigned duties such as homeroom, clubs, lunch, playground, transportation, trips, etc.
4. Offers instructional delivery that is goal related, clearly states expectations, involves equitable student participation, is properly paced, allows for differentiation, and includes assessment.
5. Plans, prepares, and leads students in school performances as determined by the Head of School. In addition, plans, prepares, and leads students in special performances as requested.
6. Correlates instruction with other instructional areas when possible and desirable, by planning experiences that include other subject areas with the curriculum.
7. Maintains a professional, confidential and ethical relationship with colleagues, students and parents at all times.
8. Assigns instructional materials to students and insures proper care, use and return of such materials.
9. Maintains classroom in proper appearance and end-of-year inventory and storage of materials.