Chorus Teacher Position Available In Western Connecticut, Connecticut

Chorus Teacher
Wilton School District
Middlebrook School – Wilton, Connecticut This job is also posted in Wilton Public Schools
Job Details

Job ID:

5234676

Application Deadline:

Jun 25, 2025 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Jun 12, 2025

Starting Date:

Aug 18, 2025
Job Description
Seeking Chorus Teacher at Middlebrook School
CT Music Certification Required

Title:

Classroom Teacher

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Current State Certification in appropriate content area
Master’s Degree is highly recommended
Previous teaching experience is preferred

REPORTS TO

Principal(s), Assistant Principal(s) or District Administrator

JOB GOAL

To plan, implement, evaluate, and adjust instruction for a diverse group of students in the appropriate content area

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Professional Dispositions:

Demonstrates compassion and caring for students, families, and colleagues Affirms students by recognizing the unique talents and accomplishments of each and by assisting each in setting personal goals
Creates a nurturing environment that supports exploration, risk-taking, and failure as natural parts of the learning process
Develops personal connections with students, staff, and families
Relates to the challenges and triumphs inherent in the educational process by modeling lifelong learning; participates in ongoing professional development
Maintains expectations for student behavior in accordance with school policy/practice and in order to sustain an atmosphere conducive to learning

Professional Knowledge:

Demonstrates expertise in the content area Demonstrates an understanding of how students learn and grow Develops lessons that allow students to construct and apply knowledge Develops units that allow for multiple access points and include varied instructional strategies based on individual differences in student knowledge, achievement, and need
Designs and administers assessments to monitor student progress
Analyzes multiple forms of assessment data and adapts instruction accordingly
Engages with colleagues to reflect on practice and make refinements to instruction, assessment, and lesson design
Implements district-approved curriculum
Designs innovative curriculum in accordance with district procedures
Maintains appropriate records of student attendance and progress; prepares report cards, interim and final grades as appropriate

Professional Responsibilities:

Participates in regular meetings including: staff meetings, Instructional Effectiveness Team (IET) meetings, department and/or grade level meetings, and district meetings
Provides supervision in activities both in and out of the classroom during the regular school day
Reports to work and follows established work hours/work week
Engages parents and the community in the learning process through ongoing two-way communication
Collaborates with other staff (certified and non-certified) to support students; shares knowledge and resources with others
Partners with others to solve problems faced by students or the school community Participates in PPT, 504, and/or other parent meetings
Models the importance of social responsibility
Demonstrates the ability to use technology effectively; engages in ongoing professional learning to learn new technological tools Other responsibilities as assigned by the superintendent of schools or his/her designee

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Teachers regularly engage in talking, hearing, reading, writing, operating technology, sitting, standing, reaching up and down with arms, lifting or moving objects that weigh up to 10 pounds

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

10 month work year; salary in accordance with WEA contract

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Wilton Teacher Evaluation and Development Plan. Wilton Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all qualified persons.
Wilton Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information & testing, Family & Medical Leave status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.
Wilton Public Schools prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

Position Type:

Full-Time
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required