School Year 2627 Secondary Music Teacher (Chorus)

School Year 26/27 Secondary Music Teacher

About Lynn Public Schools
Lynn is a vibrant seaside urban community located just north of Boston. The city is known for its contemporary public art historic architecture thriving downtown cultural district and abundant public parks including the scenic Lynn Shore Reservation and the expansive Lynn Woods Reservation. Reflecting the citys international character Lynn Public Schools is a linguistically and culturally rich community with 60% of our students speaking two or more languages. Lynn Public Schools proudly serves approximately 17000 students across 29 school sites within a diverse and dynamic educational landscape. Our district includes:

• 1 Early Childhood Center
• 17 Elementary Schools
• 1 Public Separate Day School
• 3 Middle Schools
• 2 Comprehensive High Schools
• 1 Vocational High School
• 1 Early College High School
• 1 STEAM Academy (Grades 6-12)
• 1 Alternative Education Academy (Grades 9-12)
• 1 TOGETHER Educating and Advancing Multi-Disabled Students Academy (PreK-12)

The Lynn Public Schools Vision and Core Values

Drawing upon the strength of our community our families our students and our partners we commit to fulfilling the intellectual physical and social-emotional potential of all our students. We work together so our students learn to thrive advance and impact the greater community and the world.

LPS is committed to our Core Values: Inclusiveness Shared Responsibility Collaborative Relationships High Expectations Inspiring and Life-Long Learning. Lynn Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of strengthening an environment and school culture that honors and celebrates diversity and responds effectively to the social-emotional experiences of every student and family.

JOB DETAILS

The Lynn Public Schools Music Department seeks an enthusiastic and committed Choral Music Teacher for Classical High School. This individual will oversee the choral program including multiple vocal ensemble courses such as Concert Choir and Chorus. Additionally the teacher will instruct a variety of General Music courses which may include Piano Music Theory Music Technology and Developing Musicianship. This position works collaboratively with a veteran Band Teacher as part of a comprehensive high school music program.

The ideal candidate will have experience directing secondary vocal ensembles developing engaging standards-based instruction and creating meaningful assessments that support student growth. The candidate should demonstrate the ability to utilize data to inform instruction monitor student progress and provide students with consistent feedback toward meeting learning objectives. Strong musicianship effective rehearsal techniques and experience supporting students of varying musical backgrounds and experience levels are essential. Piano accompaniment skills are preferred and candidates should possess a willingness to continue developing their skills as needed.

Familiarity with the Massachusetts Arts Curriculum Framework and the ability to design sequential standards-aligned lessons and assessments are important components of this role. Detailed job specifics including class assignments and program structure will be communicated by the Music Supervisor and Principal.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Hold a valid license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Music: Vocal/Instrumental/General All Levels.
• Bachelors degree
• SEI Endorsement as needed
• Urban experience preferred

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Planning and implementing standards-based General Music and Vocal Music lessons with clear objectives
• Providing appropriate and effective learning experiences for students from a wide range of socio-economic levels and cultural backgrounds
• 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 choral 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
• Piano Accompaniment Proficiency or willingness to develop this skill
• 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.

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