Long Term Sub Music Teacher

Fall River Public Schools; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Fall River Public Schools is seeking a Music Teacher to cultivate appreciation for music and develop skills in listening, reading, and performing. The role involves teaching vocal and instrumental techniques across appropriate grade levels.

The successful candidate will hold Massachusetts certification in music and a bachelor's degree in music, and will collaborate with administrators and staff to provide dynamic programs for school concerts and community events.

Qualifications

• Mass. Certification: Music (all levels).
• Bachelor's Degree with major or minor in Music.

Responsibilities

• Prepares standards-based music units aligned with the Massachusetts Arts Curriculum Framework.
• Demonstrates knowledge of general music and choral rehearsal techniques.
• Uses diverse music literature suitable for pupil levels.
• Applies rubrics to assess student progress, including ELL and special education inclusion.
• Maintains standards of pupil behavior and a positive learning environment.
• Evaluates and refines instructional strategies, including use of technologies.
• Collaborates with administration for musical programs at school productions, graduations and civic functions.
• Participates in curriculum and staff development programs.
• Performs other responsibilities per collective bargaining agreement.

Skills

General music instruction

Choral rehearsal techniques

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Music

Massachusetts Certification: Music (all levels)

Job description

POSITION :MUSIC TEACHER:

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Mass. Certification : Music (all levels)
2. Bachelor's Degree with major or minor in Music

REPORTS TO:

Director of Fine Arts and Principals

JOB GOAL:

To develop in each pupil an appreciation of the art of music as part of general culture: to teach techniques of vocal and instrumental music expression: to discover and develop talents of pupils in the field of music: to develop knowledge and skills in listening, reading and performing music.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Prepares and implements standards based units of music instruction based on the Massachusetts Arts Curriculum Framework appropriate for the school level.
2. Demonstrates knowledge of content area including general music class and choral rehearsal techniques.
3. Utilizes repertoire of all types of music literature appropriate for grade and skill levels of pupils.
4. Implements evaluation procedures using rubrics to assess student progress in all classroom settings, including English language learners and special education inclusion classrooms.
5. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a positive learning atmosphere in the classroom.
6. Continuously evaluates and refines instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning.
7. Cooperates with school administration in providing musical programs for

school productions, graduation ceremonies, and civic functions.

1. Participates in curriculum and staff development programs.
2. Performs all other responsibilities that are listed in the collective bargaining agreement between the Fall River Educators' Association and the Fall River School Committee.

SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

In accordance with the Fall River Educators' Association contract

The Fall River Public School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status or active military status, mental illness, political affiliation, genetic information or disability. All candidates are encouraged to apply.

CLOSING DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:

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