Company: Greenwich Public Schools
Job description: Greenwich Public Schools is seeking a 1.0 FTE long-term substitute core music teacher from January 2, 2024, through approximately April 12, 2024; the position carries full salary and benefits for the duration of the assignment. The successful applicant is anticipated to teach core music at Glenville Elementary School for the duration of the assignment.
Position Purpose:
To provide an instructional program that will develop students? understanding and appreciation of the art of music, including listening to a wide range of musical genres, periods, and styles. The music teacher will identify, promote, and develop each student's talents in vocal and instrumental musical expression.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles
- Demonstrates a knowledge, understanding, and application of music instruction in the curriculum (focus is on the John Feireabend method, Conversational Solfege)
- Develop student understanding and appreciation of music
- Ability to play an instrument or instruments, and conduct students in playing instruments as needed
- Ability to instruct students in singing, harmonization, and chorus
- 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
- Administers school music curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives
- Develops a 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 needs, including the needs of students with special needs; conducts individual and small-group instruction as needed
- Utilizes repertoire of all types of music literature, as appropriate
- Plans, coordinates rehearsals for, and directs students in musical programs (including scheduled performances/concerts) and performances outside the classroom
- 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 practices, rehearsals, and performances
- Coordinates with the Arts Program Coordinator and 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
- Creates learning opportunities through which students can analyze and evaluate artistic expression both intellectually and emotionally
- Reviews and implements modifications, accommodations, and intervention plans for all students, both general education and special education
- Use of district-issued digital tools, specifically Google Suite, Schoology and others.
- CT State Certification in Music, Grades PreK-12 (#049) required
Expected salary:
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