ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE:The Music Teacher is an energetic and flexible employee eager to work in our therapeutic day school with a highneeds population. This position is responsible for providing instructional experience through creativity resourcefulness and sound judgment that is consistent with the rules and regulations of the Central Massachusetts Collaborative. Applicants should be able to engage and motivate students have effective classroom management strategies and possess a love and joy for musicmaking. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Plan develop and implement various music experiences through creativity and resourcefulness which will contribute to the educational growth and development of the targeted student population. 2. Develop effective classroom presentation techniques and review correct and reinforce instructional lessons to enhance learning and retention. 3. Plan a balanced music program and organize daily class time so that preparation rehearsal and instruction can be completed within the allotted time.4. Utilize a repertoire of all types of music literature including traditional and contemporary that are appropriate for students ages and skill levels.5. Provide opportunities for music ensembles including jazz rock band choirs & musicals.6. Align instruction with MA Curriculum Frameworks. 7. Differentiate music curriculum to meet the needs of the individual student and the student body.8. Evaluate each students musical growth and contribution to the groups performance that allows everyone to contribute.9. Communicate clearly with parents and school faculty/staff on the progress of individual students.10. Maintains care/responsibility for schoolowned music musical instruments and equipment to prevent loss or abuse.11. Collaborates with Program Directors and staff to provide musical programs for school assemblies open houses parent meetings and seasonal programs.12. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to provide an orderly productive environment during practice group rehearsals and music performances. 13. Address and handle students with behavioral issues that may occur during music class.14. Maintain data and all required documentation. 15. Supervises paraprofessionals who attend music classes with students. 16. Complete nonviolent crisis intervention training upon hire and maintain nonviolent crisis intervention certification.17. Demonstrate sound judgments and decisions aligned with school regulations and philosophy. Promote a positive school climate that fosters high student expectations and employs appropriate strategies that address multiple learning styles for all students.18. Demonstrate good communication skills and the ability to deal with people professionally.19. Able to reach grasp and handle objects using upper extremities and lift and carry objects and/or classroom equipment up to 45 pounds. 20. Perform other jobrelated duties as assigned by the director.
Teacher K-12 Music
