Instrumental General Music Teacher
Instrumental General Music Teacher
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POSTING of VACANCY
Instrumental & General Music Teacher
Lawrence School
School Year
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Massachusetts licensure as a secondary music educator
- Bachelors degree or higher required with concentration in Music Education
- Experience as an instrumental music teacher at the Middle and High school levels preferred
- Must be proficient using music technology software (Noteflight Noteflight Learn Sightreading Factory Make Music)
- Successful experience is preferred teaching students with a wide range of abilities interests and needs. Must be proficient on woodwind brass and string instruments must have percussion skills and proficient with music technology software.
- Positive energetic and flexible approach to a processbased and inclusive style of instruction/ rehearsal.
- Demonstrated proficienttoadvance skill in communication and use of EMail and Google Suite
- Such other alternatives as the Superintendent may deem acceptable and appropriate
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Program organize and conduct school concerts parades and other community events in and outside the regular school schedule throughout the year.
- Teach Band Jazz Band Strings Guitar and/or Keyboard in the General Music class setting.
- Jazz Band meets outside the school day.
- Use appropriate instructional and learning strategies materials and music technology that reflects an understanding of instrumental and general music content knowledge pedagogical content knowledge diverse learning styles assessment strategies and culturally responsive teaching
- Increase student achievement by conducting ongoing student formative and summative assessments track progress and adjust teaching accordingly
- Develop a Instrumental handbook and articulate the plan and expectations to students parents administration and community
- Conduct instrumental ensembles including soloists in before/after school rehearsals as needed
- Organize and conduct related school events/concerts/fundraisers throughout the school year and in conjunction with the Fine Arts Department Head and the Band Parents and other related staff.
- Coordinate all activities that pertain to the secondary music/general music studies as specified by the Fine Arts Department Head
- Provide opportunities register and prepare students to participate in district region and state audition festivals and other contests
- Develop and implement a vision of excellence and equity for music at Lawrence Jr. High School including articulation across grade levels and increasing student participation including students traditionally underrepresented in music
- Increase student retention by providing leadership and responsibility in the development and building of a sequential instrumental program in conjunction with the Fine Arts Department Head such as: overseeing the auditions process developing and implementing recruitment strategies monitoring course offerings student eligibility and other requirements
- Develop plan implement and monitor budget allocations for the program
- Participate in local district and state professional organizations (CCMEA SEMMEA NAfME etc.
- Work closely with educational arts and business communities to promote performance opportunities for students within the community.
- Develop and implement curriculum objectives based on the learning standards of the curriculum frameworks
- Maintain all attendance and grade records
- Accept supervision and guidance from the Fine Arts Department Head and building administrators
- Plan for and implement ensemble trips/festivals
- Further develop interest/participation in the parent booster group and/or support organization
- Attend Band Parent meetings and work as a liaison with the organization and assist with fundraisers as needed
- Assist with the management of content on platforms for communication and community relations such as the FBP & building websites and social media outlets
- Continue to develop and grow professionally in the position through attendance at meetings conferences and seminars through readings in professional literature and through enrollment in college or university courses
- Such other responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned by the Principal and/or Fine Arts Department Head
REPORTS TO: Director of Fine Arts Building Principal
SALARY: In accordance with FEA Unit A contract
APPLICATION: Applicants please apply until filled to:
#LAW Music261 Lori Duerr Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools
INTERNAL POSTING DATE: 04/14/2025
EXTERNAL POSTING DATE: 04/24/2025
EOE: The School Committee affirms a policy which guarantees equal employment opportunity in the recruitment application selection compensation retention transfer promotion benefits work assignment and career progression process without discrimination for reasons of individuals race color religious creed national origin sex gender identity age ancestry citizenship military status sexual orientation disability or genetic information.
*race includes traits historically associated with race including but not limited to hair texture hair type hair length and protective hairstyles.
Complete GBA Affirmative Action Policy can be found here: Falmouth Public Schools Policy Manual
Employment Type
Full-Time
