Music Teacher

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Position Type: Alternative Education (Pathways)/Teacher
Date Posted: 7/11/2024
Location: BOCES Pathways
Date Available: 09/01/2025
Closing Date: 08/11/2025 Music Teacher - Classroom Music
Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students' understanding, appreciation of the art of music, including listening a wide range of musical genre, periods and styles.
To identify, promote and develop each student's talents in vocal and instrumental musical expression.
Essential Functions
• Develops and administers music education curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops balanced music program and lessons to organize class time so that students have adequate time for preparation, rehearsal, and instruction.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student musical learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Utilizes repertoire of all types of music literature, as appropriate.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to ensure a productive learning atmosphere during practice, rehearsal and performances.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate music supplies and instrumental equipment, maintains inventory records, and ensures equipment is in good working order.
Additional Duties
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the administrator and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
• Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
• Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
Travel Requirements
• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of English grammar, word usage, word denotations and connotations, spelling, literature and other content areas taught.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to play an instrument or instruments, conduct students in playing instruments as needed.
• Ability to instruct students in singing, harmonization, and chorus as needed.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
• Works in standard office and school building environments.
Certification/License:
• New York State Certification as a Music Teacher.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
Education:
• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Masters Degree preferred.
Experience:
• Successful prior teaching experience in music for the appropriate grade level a plus.
For more information and to apply please go to: http://www.herkimer-boces.org/employment
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Location:
Herkimer, NY, United States
Category:
Education, Training, And Library Occupations

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