Teacher, Music - (2024-2025) MPS Online 6-12 Job Details | Minneapolis Public Schools

Minneapolis Public Schools; Saint Paul (MN); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Music Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. This role involves implementing the Minnesota State Standards and fostering a rich learning environment for students in an online setting. You will collaborate with peers to develop effective teaching strategies and assess students' needs to provide tailored instruction. The commitment to diversity is at the core of this position, ensuring that every student feels respected and valued. If you are dedicated to making a difference in students' lives and are eager to contribute to a dynamic educational community, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred; MN Music teaching license required.
• Experience in urban, multicultural education settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement Minnesota State Standards and District Graduation Requirements.
• Create safe and engaging learning environments for students.

Skills

Classroom Management

Curriculum Development

Collaboration

Assessment Techniques

Culturally Responsive Teaching

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MN Teaching License

Job description

Below is specific information for you to consider about this position.

Job Title: Teacher, Music - (2024-2025) MPS Online 6-12 and Requisition ID number: 102765

Close Date: Open until filled

Organizational Unit: MPS Online 6-12 (10000750)

Site: MPS Online (0801)

FTE: 50.00 FTE 39 Weeks; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time

Union: Teachers(04)

Functional Area: Teaching

Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.

SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Have a working knowledge of and implement the Minnesota State Standards and the District Graduation Requirements; knowledge of the subject matter, classroom management techniques, current researched best practices and strategies, as well as students' learning styles and needs, both academic and affective.
2. Teach students the required curricula using strategies that foster thinking, reasoning and problem solving.
3. Collaborate with peers to develop, plan and implement best practices based on the needs/abilities of the students.
4. Assess students' developmental, cognitive and social needs and provide developmentally appropriate instruction to meet those needs.
5. Create lessons and learning environments that are safe, respectful and interesting as well as multicultural/gender and ability fair/developmentally appropriate.
6. Collaborate and communicate regularly with families in making educational decisions and use family and community resources to support learning.
7. Acquire knowledge of the goals of the Minneapolis Public School District Improvement Agenda and site/school goals. Work to support and achieve those goals.
8. Assess own instructional effectiveness through the Professional Development Process (PDP). Participate in ongoing and regular staff, team and individual professional development.

Education and Experience Guidelines

1. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university preferred. Candidates with experience that hold a Bachelors Degree in any content may be eligible for a MN Teaching License.
2. Prior successful experience student teaching or teaching in an urban, multicultural education setting.
3. Demonstrated continued professional development through course work, research, peer collaboration and/or job-embedded staff development.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

A valid Minnesota Music teaching license; or proof of pending approved licensure.

Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee. Final appointment to this position will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:

Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first and making them college-ready. Diversity of our workforce provides us with a competitive advantage and allows us to better understand, communicate with and educate our diverse student body. Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status.

Minneapolis Public Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

Posting Notes: | 12:01 AM On | MPS Online 6-12 (10000750) | MPS Online (0801) | Teaching