Long Term Music Sub April through June 2025 4 FTE Needham High School Performing Arts Teacher
Long Term Music Sub April through June 2025 4 FTE Needham High School Performing Arts Teacher
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Position: The Needham Public Schools is an inclusive dynamic and multicultural community seeking an energetic skilled and warm longterm substitute position forMusic at the High Schooleffective immediatelythrough the end of the school yearto join our team.
This is a parttime position .4 FTE)
The courses associated with this position areGuitar 1 Guitar 2 Piano 1 and AP Music Theory.
About Needham Public Schools (NPS): NPS has a deep commitment to the success of our diverse students and families and to the professional accomplishments of its educators. Needham devotes itself to cultural proficiency equity and community collaboration to fulfill the vision of the Portrait of a Needham Graduate. This METCO district comprises 5 elementary schools 2 middle schools and 1 nationally rankedhigh school serving approximately 5500 students. NPS is committed to addressing equity in the district by focusing on improving academic performance for historically marginalized students and ensuring our schools are safe for every child and free of bias bullying and hurtful acts that demean and diminish. Read more about our equity work here.
JobResponsibilities:
- Establish and maintain a safe and nurturing classroom learning environment so that every student has a positive sense of belonging and selfefficacy.
- Regularly collaborate with performing art department regarding curriuclum and events.
- Develop and implement rigorous and relevant lesson plans activities and learning experiences.
- Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning and progress.
- Reflect regularly and make adjustments to practice to proactively respond to individual students needs.
- Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete recordkeeping grading and reporting for all student activities achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
- Encourage parental involvement in students education and ensure effective communication with students and parents.
- Ensure that student conduct conforms with the schools standards and school district policies and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Coordinate with other professional staff members especially withindepartment level team(s) and participate in common planning time department meetings and faculty meetings.
- Selects and requisitions appropriate books art materials instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintain inventory records.
Additional Duties:
- Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director ofFine and Performing ArtPrincipal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Note:
- The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be allinclusive of every task or responsibility.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to inspire a love of music in students.
- Ability to foster students growth mindset asartists and make connections to the Portrait of A Needham Graduate.
- Knowledge of current proficiencybased teaching methods and educational pedagogy.
- Advanced knowledge of music and pedagogy.
- Knowledge of data information systems data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
- Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed (ie: Google Docs Google Classroom etc).
- Ability to organize and coordinate work.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
- Ability to engage in selfevaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Qualifications Profile:
- MA State Certification as aMusicArt Teacher is preferred.
Education:
- Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
- Masters Degree in related area preferred.
Experience:
- Successful prior music teaching experience is a plus.
Selection Procedure:
- All resumes will be screened and selected candidates will participate in a thorough interview process including a teaching demonstration.
Application Procedure:
- Please apply online.
- Applications will be considered only when a cover letter resume license and transcripts have been attached to your online application and either letter of recommendation and/or reference surveys are complete.
The Needham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion disability age active military/veteran status ancestry genetic information or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies employment policies and other administered programs and activities. In addition students who are homeless or of limited Englishspeaking ability are protected from discrimination in accessing the course of study and other opportunities available through the schools.
Needham Public Schools has a strong commitment to equity. Candidates who also have a strong commitment to this work are encouraged to apply. For more information on our equity work please visit our equity website.
Employment Type
Full-Time
