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Teacher-Music: Vocal Jazz [Part-time .5]

Employer
Boston Public Schools
Location
Boston, MA, US
Salary
Competitive

Job Details

Reports to: Headmaster

Job Description: Vocal Jazz
BOSTON ARTS ACADEMY JOB DESCRIPTION (Music Position)

The Boston Arts Academy, a public high school for the visual and performing arts, is starting its 21st year in September 2018 with 460 students in Grades 9 - 12. It is a joint project of the Professional Arts Consortium, Inc., (comprising the Berklee College of Music, New England Conservatory, Boston Architectural Center, theBoston Conservatory, Emerson College Massachusetts College of Arts, and theSchool of the Museum of Fine Arts) and the Boston Public Schools.
The Boston Arts Academy is charged with being a laboratory and a beacon for artistic and academic innovation. The Boston Arts Academy prepares a diverse community of aspiring artist-scholars to be successful in their college or professional careers and to be engaged members of a democratic society.

This innovative school features a college preparatory curriculum supporting integrated and interdisciplinary teaching and learning among arts and academic disciplines. Students explore the arts in both traditional and new media forms. The Academy 's program is enriched by the involvement of the six members of the Professional Arts Consortium. Both the program and the student body at the Academy reflect the culture, ethnic and linguistic diversity of Boston.
The Academy is a Pilot School and a member of the Boston Pilot Schools Network, a group of Boston Public Schools that, by union contract, have been granted increased autonomy and flexibility to be laboratories of educational innovation. This includes the right to extend the school day and year for both faculty and students.

Teachers at the Academy undertake a number of special responsibilities. The Academy offers academic classes as well as classes in the visual and performing arts. Often classes integrate artistic and academic subjects. Faculty members work together to develop curriculum in all areas. The school day for students and teachers has been scheduled to run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Fridays. Two times a month, there are scheduled meetings for teachers until 5 p.m.

The school year for students will be similar to the Boston Public Schools, but the actual school calendar may differ in terms of professional days for teachers and other aspects. All students will be members of an Advisory Group and most faculty will serve as Advisors. (Advisory is a small group of students who come together periodically to provide academic, social and emotional support to all students.) Many teachers also teach a grade-level writing course to students.

Students are assessed through a variety of measures: Traditional tests, performances, exhibitions, and portfolios. More comprehensive material about the approach to teaching and learning is available upon request, as well as on the website.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching Responsibilities:
  1. Teach vocal jazz ensemble with 11th and 12th grade jazz/contemporary voice students, with a focus on developing improvisation and vocal jazz ensemble repertoire. (3 days/week-60min)
  2. Teach creative lab course with 11th and 12th grade jazz/contemporary voice
  3. students, applying principles of contemporary background singing, contemporary voice arranging, solo performance, and production with the goal of presenting a senior singers showcase.
  4. Teach junior level jazz theory course for 11th grade jazz/contemporary voice students, with focus on sight-singing, arranging, and contemporary notation.
  5. Coordinate private lessons for all 11th and 12th grade vocal jazz/contemporary
voice students
Other General Responsibilities:
  1. Plan and coordinate annual senior singers showcase with senior and junior vocal
  2. jazz/contemporary voice students
  3. Plan and coordinate and end of year studio recital for 11th grade vocal
  4. jazz/contemporary voice students
  5. Plan and coordinate annual vocal jazz/contemporary voice concert with all 11th
  6. and 12th grade vocal jazz/contemporary voice students.
  7. Participate in annual Winter-fest concert series
  8. Communicate regularly with parents/caregivers about student progress.
  9. Accept flexible assignments, such as team and interdisciplinary teaching,
  10. working with different age groups and ability levels, etc.
  11. Attend end of year music department planning meeting in June.


Qualifications:

Required:

  1. Possession of (or eligibility to receive) a Massachusetts preliminary license in Music-All Levels. For more information on teacher licensure, call the Massachusetts Department of Education at 781-338-6600.
  2. Professional jazz experience with jazz education pedagogy.
  3. Proficient on piano with ability to accompany students during rehearsals
  4. Strong knowledge of jazz and R&B repertoire
  5. Experience training vocal ensembles at various levels
  6. Commitment to receive certification in special education.
  7. Commitment to the arts as an important element in a complete education.
  8. Commitment to cultural, ethnic and linguistic diversity as an element in a
  9. complete education.
  10. Experience and/or willingness to be trained in integrated or theme-based curriculum and performance, or portfolio-based assessment.
  11. Ability to take on responsibilities and prioritize quickly.
  12. Flexible working hours.
  13. Hold a Bachelors Degree (copy of transcript required).
  14. Ability to work within a complex bureaucracy.
  15. Excellent communication skills.
  16. Meets or will meet all state and federal guidelines in order to be fully licensed and "Highly Qualified" according to NCLB.
  17. Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.

Preferred:

1. Three years teaching experience, preferably in an urban high school setting.
2. Masters Degree or equivalent thereof.
3. Ability and/or certification to teach in multiple subject areas.
4. Special education, reading or bilingual certification.
5. Fluency in languages in addition to English.
6. Experience as an artist.
7. Interest or experience in more than one discipline.
8. Experience working with local cultural institutions.
9. Proficient with Kodaly method
10. Experience with new technology relating to arts and education.
11. Experience working in a heterogeneous classroom.

TERMS: BTU, Group I

Please refer to www.bostonpublicschools.org/ohc (under "Employee Benefits and Policies") for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step.

Next year, many BPS schools will have a longer school day through the "Schedule A" Extended Learning Time (ELT) agreement. To learn more about ELT at BPS and whether or not this school is a "Schedule A" ELT school, check here: bostonpublicschools.org/elt.

The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

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As the birthplace of public education in this nation, the Boston Public Schools is committed to transforming the lives of all children through exemplary teaching in a world-class system of innovative, welcoming schools. We partner with the community, families, and students to develop in every learner the knowledge, skill, and character to excel in college, career, and life.

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Telephone
(617) 635-1550
Location
2300 Washington Street
Roxbury
MA
02119
United States

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