MS Orchestra Teacher Probationary Position Available In Westchester, New York

Job Opening Information MS Orchestra Teacher Probationary
Application Deadline
8/9/2025
Position Start Date
9/1/2025
Position Title
MS Orchestra Teacher Probationary
Required Application Type
Teacher / Admin
Salary/Pay Scale
66,779-160,884
Job Description
City School District of New Rochelle

Embracing Diversity:

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The City School District of New Rochelle is seeking a highly qualified candidate for a Middle School Orchestra Teacher Probationary position. Under the general supervision of the Principal and Director of Pre K-12 Performing and Visual Arts.

Performance Responsibilities:

Plans, develops, and carries out a quality program of sequential instruction in winds and percussion for middle school band students through lessons and classes in both small and large ensemble settings.
Recommends placement of grade 8 students in the high school band ensembles to the Director of Visual and Performing Arts and guidance staff.
Prepares students for NYSSMA Solo Festival auditions, PAVE Wind & Percussion auditions, and NYSSMA Majors
Presents periodic concerts to the school and community featuring the band ensembles.
Maintains appropriate records of student achievement for all students assigned to classes in the band program.
Recruits prospective band students from our elementary schools to enroll in our middle school programs.
Collaborates with department colleagues in the high school and elementary schools to maintain and enhance a quality program.
Communicates with parents/guardians of students regularly.
Facilitates the students’ and the director’s participation in county, state, and national programs.
Works with building and district administration to develop appropriate achievement goals.
Aligns instruction with the National/State Core Arts Standards.
Collaborates with colleagues within and outside the Performing & Visual Arts department
Perform such other duties as directed by the Principal and Director of Pre K-12 Performing & Visual Arts
Job Qualifications

Qualifications:

Holds New York State Certification in Music
Demonstrated excellence in teaching
Demonstrated knowledge of musical repertoire appropriate for middle school ensembles (small and large)
Superior organizational skills
Understands successful techniques for motivating middle school students
Professional performance proficiency
Ability to demonstrate a reasonable facility/understanding of the customary performance techniques on all wind and percussion instruments
Demonstrated skills in word processing, spreadsheet, and music software programs
NYS Certification is required at time of application.

EOE:

Minority and Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
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Human Resources:

They will not be accepted.
Job Category
Teacher
Job Location
Isaac E. Young Middle School