Music Teacher Position Available In Middlesex, Massachusetts

Music Teacher North Middlesex Regional School District – 3.5

Pepperell, MA Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$48.8K – $84.6K a year 2 days ago Qualifications School experience Teaching Certification Mid-level Master’s degree Bachelor’s degree Working with middle schoolers Teaching Full Job Description The Middle School Music Teacher plans, organizes and presents instruction and instructional environments which help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development.

Essential Functions:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Provides learning experiences and teaches the course of study prescribed by the District approved curriculum. Instructs pupils in general music and chorus. Prepares lesson plans and establishes course goals. Provides individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and motivate students. Establishes and maintains standards of student control required to achieve effective participation in all activities. Selects music and supplies for courses. Demonstrates method and procedure to pupils. Observes and evaluates pupils’ work to determine student progress or to make suggestions forimprovement. Provides appropriate instruction and activities for students to meet school/district policies, goals and objectives.

May specialize in teaching one or more areas of music, such as music theory, performance, and chorus. May direct planning and supervision of student contests and arranging of student performances. Communicates with parents through a variety of means in addition to report card cycles. Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems. Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and/or professional growth activities and university courses.

Additional requirements:

Education and Experience:

Masters Degree preferred; Bachelors Degree in the area of study is required with a minimum of five years teaching experience, preferably in a middle school setting; or any combination of education and work experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Valid Massachusetts Teaching License with certification as a Music Teacher.

Skills and Ability:

Must be able to manage music supplies, equipment, tools and classroom, budget, and storage spaces. Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Direct the Chorus. Requires the ability to conceptualize and create music and encourage creative flow while applying musicalprinciples. Requires the ability to work with other instrumental music teachers and/or fine arts teachers

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; for example, school supplies and books. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typedmaterial, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff. The noise level in the classroom environment is moderate to loud. Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which s/he will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines. Selects and requisitions instructional materials; maintains inventory records. Performs other related work as required by the Principal or Assistant Principal.