Anticipated K-8 Elementary Music Teacher

Everett, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 65178 - 125654

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

K-8 ELEMENTARY MUSIC TEACHER

DEFINITION:

The Music Teacher should demonstrate expertise and knowledge in a range of musical techniques as well as the elements and principles of music fundamentals music appreciation music technology and instrumental or choral methods. The elementary Music Teacher is responsible for utilizing research-based pedagogical strategies to teach and engage diverse groups of students in grades K-8 through the arts.

PREREQUISITE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum B.M. in Music Education or B.A. in Musical Fine Arts
Valid Massachusetts teacher certification in Music Education K-12
Knowledge of National and MA standards-based instruction.
Ability to communicate effectively with students teachers parents and administrators.
Demonstrate a commitment to excellence equity and professionalism.
Uphold high expectations for all students with an emphasis on building personal strengths to the teaching/learning process that the student body demands.
Ability to collect interpret and disseminate data
Willingness to collaborate with fellow building specialists and colleagues and engage frequently with fellow Music Department teachers across the district on cooperative projects and ensembles.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Prior experience with ELL students is preferred. (Spanish Portuguese Haitian/Creole)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Plan and facilitate music lessons for teaching K-8 learners that are aligned with National and State Standards for Music Education.
Maintain great communication skills and the ability to foster positive professional relationships with students families and teachers.
Organize and plan weekly lesson plans that align to the Massachusetts State Music Frameworks. Utilize repertoire and materials of all types of musical background both traditional and contemporary as well as socially and ethnically diverse that are appropriate for the ages and skill level of students.
Assess the needs of students and evaluate student achievement.
Maintain a culturally responsive approach to communication with students student counselors and parents on a regular basis through conferences quarterly reports and other means. Participate in all professional music department and building activities.
Plan rehearse and direct students in three musical programs for school and community (including Veterans Day Holiday Concert District Wide Vocal Night Memorial Day Concert)

Salary:

Salary for this position will be based on the Everett Teachers Association Collective Bargaining Agreement.-SY 26-27 Pay Range - $65178-$125654.

The Everett Public Schools in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies does not discriminate in its programs facilities or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race color age criminal record (inquiries only) disability homelessness sex/gender gender identity religion national origin ancestry sexual orientation genetics or military status and does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation threat or harassment that demeans individuals dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

Required Experience:

K-8 ELEMENTARY MUSIC TEACHERDEFINITION:The Music Teacher should demonstrate expertise and knowledge in a range of musical techniques as well as the elements and principles of music fundamentals music appreciation music technology and instrumental or choral methods. The elementary Music Teacher is re...