ADJUNCT TEACHER, HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATRE Position Available In Allegheny, Pennsylvania

ADJUNCT TEACHER, HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATRE

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Pittsburgh Public Schools
Location
Pittsburgh, PA, US
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Pittsburgh Public Schools
Location
Pittsburgh, PA, US
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Pittsburgh Public Schools
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ADJUNCT TEACHER, HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATRE

Job Description

POSITION TITLE

Adjunct Teacher, High School Musical Theatre

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The ideal candidate is an experienced music director, teacher and accompanist. This position involves teaching several levels of music theory, as well as providing musical direction and piano accompaniment for several annual musical projects. Required skills include a strong ability to play a variety of music styles as well as an effective pedagogy for music theory for students ranging in grades 9-12. The position will be 15 hours a week (12:10 – 3:10 PM, M-F) and does not include health care benefits.

WORK MONTHS

12 Months

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare and teach stimulating classes in music theory to students aged 13-18
• Prepare the vocals for 2-3 annual student productions working as part of a production team alongside the director and choreographer
• Nurture each student to maximize their potential as musical theater artists
• Utilize differentiated instruction to assess and support all students according to their accommodations and learning styles
• Ensuring a culture of rigor and discipline in the classroom
• Practice a sensitive handling of students’ emotional needs, giving constructive criticism, encouragement and confidence
• Create a welcoming, healthy and safe learning environment for all students to grow and learn by setting class-based rules and boundaries that are centered on mutual respect and understanding of our core values
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
• Regularly communicate with students, parents and other CAPA theater faculty to artistic progress, encourage positive behavior, and resolve behavioral and artistic issues.
• Maintain student attendance records

EDUCATION REQUIRED

Bachelors degree in Music

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE REQUIRED

N/A For more information on Pennsylvania (PA) Department of Education Certification Requirements visit the a href=”https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/PAEducators/Pages/PACerts.aspx”>PA Department of Education’s Certification Types and Codes webpage .

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Practicing musical director and accompanist with proven performance history
• Teaching experience with diverse audiences – high school, studio, and /or community settings
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Collaborative and creative team player
• Collaborative work with community arts organizations
• Proficiency in notation software a plus

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The working conditions and physical requirements described here are representative of, but not limited to, those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made.

• Varies based on the needs of the supervisor

APPLICANT ELIGIBILE CRITERIA

External applicants and internal non-school-based professional employees who are properly certified are eligible to apply for this position. This posting is not a component of the School-Based Professional Internal Transfer Season. Current Pittsburgh Public School employees who are school-based professionals (teachers, librarian, counselors, social workers, etc.) are not eligible to apply to this position.

CITY OF PITTSBURGH RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

This position does not have a residency requirement.

Position :

104130

Type :

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location :

CAPA 6-12

Grade :

ADJ TCHR HOURLY

Group :

PFT ADJUNC

Posting Start :

06/10/2025

Posting End :

12/31/9999

Details :

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE

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