GEGN0325050-CT0124
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2024-11-12T00:00:00
Music Teacher (Full-time, 10 months, The Spire School) The Spire School in Stamford, CT, is actively recruiting a full-time music teacher. One to three years or more of teaching experience with middle and high school age students is preferred and additionally, if you have exposure and/or experience teaching in a special education classroom, it is a significant plus. Spire is a State Approved Special Education school, grades 8-12, for students with social and/or emotional challenges that impact the student's ability to thrive in a typical academic setting. Our model of individualized social-emotional wellness plans and our small group academic setting (classes are typically 6:1, some are smaller) make us unique, and 70-80% of our students are district-placed. Candidates for the position must have a demonstrated passion for teaching and a collaborative style to work on a team prepared to meet the individualized needs of each student enrolled in our school. If you have had experience with this type of differentiated instruction, writing IEPs, coaching students, and daily challenges, then you are a candidate for this position. Our school has 60-65 students enrolled and has a strong, established team of leaders, teachers, and Life Coaches who collaborate for the common goal of having each child reach their full personal potential. The successful candidate will meet the following requirements: - Bachelor’s degree in Music or related field (Master’s degree preferred) -Candidates must hold valid Connecticut state teacher certification in the content area (Comprehensive, 049-Music) - 2 years of experience teaching special education student populations preferred - Familiar with the IEP process and the collection of progress monitoring data - Create and maintain an orderly and aesthetic learning environment that accounts for students’ social, emotional, and executive functioning needs - Commitment to helping children of all abilities reach their full potential - Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative, enthusiastic style to fit with our small, dedicated team Benefits include: Medical/Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, LTD, STD, FSA, 401k, $600/year Professional Development fund, on-site gym, free staff lunch, and more! Please apply on OLAS and email resume, 3 professional references, and your certification(s) to hr@greenwichedgroup.com https://www.spireschool.org/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Greenwich Education Group, LLC and The Spire School do not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, veteran status, disability (including but not limited to intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws. Greenwich Education Group and The Spire School are committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons.
Teacher
Greenwich Education Group (CT)
Connecticut
Fixed