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TEACHER: MUSIC - INSTRUMENTAL

Employer
Worcester Public Schools
Location
Worcester, MA, United States
Salary
Competitive
SUBJECT: MUSIC TEACHER

REPORTS TO: Building Principal/Performing Arts Liaison

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE:
This position is accountable for assuming the responsibility for delivering high quality instructional experience through creativity, resourcefulness and sound judgment consistent with the curriculum frameworks, standards and the rules and regulations of the Worcester Public Schools.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Responsible for remaining up to date regarding curriculum content.

2. Responsible for effective planning and assessment of curriculum and instruction.

3. Responsible for mentoring students' understanding of the curriculum effectively and adjusting instruction, materials, or assessments, when appropriate.

4. Responsible for effective management of classroom environment.

5. Responsible for effective instruction, which includes making learning goals clear to the students, using appropriate instructional and questioning techniques.

6. Responsible for using innovative approaches, and instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn.

7. Responsible for the promotion of high standards and expectations for student achievement.

8. Responsible for the promotion of equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning, including, for implementing specific strategies for students with special needs, with 504 plans and\or second language learners.

9. Responsible for assuring equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, religion, natural origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability.

10. Performance of other job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Degree in music or music education.

2. MA licensure in Music

3. Expertise and training in appropriate area of music (instrumental or choral/vocal).

4. Knowledge of a wide body of quality music literature and teaching techniques.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Ability to work with multi-age/multi-ability groups.

2. Experience with instrumental lessons and/or bands.

3. Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs.

4. Ability to speak Spanish, Vietnamese, Albanian, Portuguese or an African language.

5. Demonstrated experience with second language acquisition.

WORK YEAR: Teacher work year

SALARY: Appropriate step on teachers' salary schedule

TO APPLY: Any person interested in these positions must submit a resume, cover letter, licensure information and answer all questions on-line at www.worcesterschools.org.

This deadline date does not preclude further advertisement or recruitment.

Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Worcester Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Educational Institution and does not discriminate regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or homelessness. The Worcester Public Schools provides equal access to employment and the full range of general, occupational and vocational education programs. For more information relating to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action contact the Human Resource Manager, 20 Irving Street, Worcester, MA 01609, 508-799-3020.
Job Requirements TO APPLY: Any person interested in these positions must submit a resume, cover letter, licensure information and answer all questions on-line at www.worcesterschools.org.

This deadline date does not preclude further advertisement or recruitment.

  • 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. Have you ever worked for the Worcester Public Schools? When? What capacity?
    Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces)
    2. Do you have any relatives employed by the Worcester Publc Schools? If yes, please list name, title, and relationship.
    Yes/No
    3. Have you ever been terminated for cause from a prior position? If so please explain.
    Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces)
    4. Do you hold an Educator license in another state? (Urban)
    Yes/No
    5. Do you have experience working in a public school system?
    Yes/No
    6. Are you SEI endorsed?
    Yes/No
    7. Are you fluent in a language(s) other than English?
    Yes/No
    Contact Information Lisa Leach, Music Liason
    20 Irving Street
    Worcester, Massachusetts 01609
    Phone: 508-799-3027
    Email: leachl@worc.k12.ma.us

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