Position Title

Part Time Elementary Music Teacher (0.5 FTE)

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Salary/Pay Scale

as per PMCT contract

Job Description

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Music Teacher will be responsible for developing in each student an interest in and the ability for creative expression, using skills and techniques of artistic expression consistent with school guidelines; to develop understandings and appreciations; to discover and develop talents of students in the field of music.

 

• Collaborate with colleagues and utilize various curriculum resources to create objective-based lessons aligned to current NYS learning standards.
• Actively engage students in the delivery of high-quality instruction.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the academic needs of all students.
• Utilize data to inform instructional decisions.
• Establish a supportive classroom environment that provides for the social-emotional learning of all students.
• Grade student work and maintain accurate records of student attendance, progress, and grades.
• Effectively communicate with parents and students regarding academic progress.
• Attend required meetings and participate in professional development opportunities.
• Provide individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students with varying intellectual and musical abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities
• Provide instruction that reflects the diverse educational, cultural and linguistic backgrounds of the students served.

Job Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:         

• Must possess or be eligible for New York State Certification in Music
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• Must have knowledge of Orff, Kodaly, Dalcroze, and Gordon teaching pedagogy
• Must have a strong classroom management plan in place and be able to make adjustments when necessary

 

COMMENTS:                   

Must be creative and passionate instructional leader who possesses the ability to motivate students to strive for academic excellence. Successful candidates will work in a fast paced, challenging environment that is dedicated to academic and social success for all students. Collaborative team players that have the desire to become part of a dynamic team are encouraged to apply.

Application Procedure

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Applications for Full Time Probationary Instructional positions must include an introductory video.  Please upload an introductory video in MP4 format, not to exceed 5 minutes in the section called other. Your video should answer the following questions:

• How will you effectively educate students from diverse backgrounds? How will you ensure success for every student?

 

All costs associated with these employment requirements are the responsibility of the employee:

• Fingerprint clearance from the NY State Department of Education (NYSED)
• Drug Screening
• Physical Examination

 

Patchogue-Medford Schools is an equal opportunity employer.  It does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, creed or religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, gender, disability which can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status or any other classification protected by law.

Job Category

Teacher

Job Location

Bay Elementary School

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