SUBJECT: Teacher MusicREPORTS TO: Building PrincipalACCOUNTABILITY 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 RESPONSIBILITIES: (to be included along with other 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 andor second language learners.9. Responsible for assuring equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race color gender age marital status religion gender identity national origin sexual orientation homelessness or of other jobrelated duties as QUALIFICATIONS:1. MA DESE License Music: Vocal/Instrumental/General ALL2. SEI Endorsement3. Bachelors DegreePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:1. Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs2. Ability to speak Albanian Arabic Nepali Portuguese Spanish Vietnamese or an African Language.3. Demonstrated experience with second language acquisition4. Certification in Kodaly Gordon or Orff pedagogies.(elementary positions only)5. Demonstrated experience with multilevel ensembles and or El SIstemaWORK YEAR: 184 scale shown is based on the candidate holding a Bachelors Degree. Potential to increase based on degree levelTO APPLY: Any person interested in this position must submit a resume cover letter licensure and answer all questions online at deadline date does not preclude further advertisement or recruitment