School Year 25/26 Itinerant Instrumental Music Teacher (Orchestra)
School Year 25/26 Itinerant Instrumental Music Teacher (Orchestra)
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Itinerant Instrumental Music Teacher (Orchestra)
Lynn Public Schools is guided by its mission vision and core values.
Mission- The Lynn Public Schools commits to providing our students with a safe inclusive learning environment that inspires and promotes individual academic and personal growth.
Vision- Drawing upon the strength of our community our families our students and our partners Lynn Public Schools commits to supportingthe intellectual vocational academic and social-emotional successof all of our students. We create equitable conditions for all students to thrive in a global society. With a focus on equity excellence and innovation the district serves 17193 students across 28 schools.
Core Values- The Lynn Public Schools community celebrates that we live in a rapidly changing increasingly diverse and connected world. In our partnered effort to prepare students for this world we are equally committed to:
- Inclusiveness
- Shared responsibility
- Collaborative relationships
- High expectations
- Inspiring life-long learning
QUALIFICATIONS
- Current license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Music: Vocal/Instrumental/General All Levels.
- Bachelors degree
- Experience with English Language Learners Preferred
JOB DETAILS
The Lynn Public Schools Music Department is looking for a terrific Music Teacher to provide instrumental music instruction to students in grades 4 through 12 with a focus on Orchestral Strings. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in the mechanics of playing orchestral string instruments and helping young musicians develop appropriate technique and will have experience with lesson planning assessing using data to direct instruction and providing students with regular feedback about their progress towards learning goals. The Lynn Public Schools curriculum is based on the MA Curriculum Frameworks and the teacher will have knowledge about the standards and their progression to plan effective standards-based lessons.
PERFORMANCERESPONSIBILITIES:
- Planning and delivering 30-minute small group lessons to beginner string students throughout the week
- Planning and leading a Middle School Orchestra Ensemble
- Participation co-teaching the after-school All-City Middle School Orchestra and supervising students on transportation to and from rehearsals (stipend available for this work after school rehearsals are once or twice a month between November and May)
- Planning and implementing standards-based Music lessons with clear objectives
- Designing and demonstrating differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students. (Modify scaffold etc. for Special Education and English Learner Education)
- Using a variety of formal and informal assessments to accurately measure student progress toward mastery of grade-level standards and to modify further instruction.
- Providing a motivating and stimulating safe and supportive learning environment
- Dedication to recruiting orchestra members
- Adapting Music lessons for individual small group and remedial instruction to meet the needs of identified students or subgroups of students
- Developing and maintaining pupil-teacher relationships conducive to effective teaching and learning
- Maintaining a growth mindset
- Establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior
- Participating in school-wide and department-wide professional development activities
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students parents staff and the community including collaborating with colleagues on curriculum lesson and assessment design
- Using computers and other technology to support student learning in and out of the classroom
- Rehearsing with students and leading various music performances for the school community.
- Willingness to participate in music department learning opportunities
- Excellent Communication Skills
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- As negotiated with Lynn School Committee andLynn Teachers Union.
- 180 days per year
- Teacher Salary Estimator
BENEFITS:TheCity of Lynnoffers comprehensive and competitive health and dental benefits; Harvard Pilgrim PPO/HMO Altus Dental High/Low and Vision Insurance. Life Insurance Flexible Spending Plan (FSA) as well as Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability are available on a voluntary basis. Please see the website:City of Lynnfor more details.
An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical including a drug test National fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check (NCBC) and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI).
AllMUSTbe completedPRIORto the start of employment.
Non-Discrimination Policy
It is the policy of the Lynn Public Schools not to unlawfully discriminate or tolerate discrimination in the administration of its educational and employment policies or in its programs and activities on the basis of sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status familial status pregnancy (including nursing or pregnancy conditions) parental leave race* color national origin creed/religion ethnicity ancestry age genetic information active military/veteran status mental or physical disability special need proficiency in the English language or academic achievement homelessness public assistance status or any other characteristic protected by any federal state or local laws or regulations including Title VI and VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the 1972 Amendments to the Civil Rights Act Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 The Age Discrimination in Employment Act and M.G.L. Ch.76:5 M.G.L. Ch.151 if and as applicable. Race when referenced in any policy of the Lynn Public Schools whether or not specified shall include traits historically associated with race including but not limited to hair texture hair type hair length and protective hairstyles.
Employment Type
Full-Time
