SCEN0249370-0040
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2022-10-20T00:00:00
The Elementary Band Teacher will be responsible for planning, organizing, and instructing fourth and fifth grade students in small group lessons and band class to prepare for concerts through culturally responsive practices. Responsible to: Building Principal and Assistant Director of Fine ArtsSPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: The Elementary Band Teacher must have: Must be New York State certified in Music (k-12). Demonstrate knowledge of music pedagogy and NYSED Music Standards.Articulate strategies for effective classroom management.Demonstrate knowledge of data driven instruction.Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, and demonstrate leadership and interpersonal communication skills with all district stakeholders.A strong collaborative, team-oriented, and flexible approach to partnered work.The candidate should also possess:Curiosity to understand the lives of students and align with lesson planning and classroom instructional practices.Desire to inspire students to be creators and discover their musical talents.Knowledge and facility in the use of multiple pedagogical techniques for addressing the needs of various learners including Special Education Students and ELLs.Proven ability to create units of study to foster differentiation, critical thinking, collaboration, andproblem solving.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND ROLES:The Elementary Band Teacher may be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties: Select programming for all performancesConduct rehearsalsInstruct small group lessonsCreate lesson scheduleManage inventoryPerforming other duties as assigned.INTENDED OUTCOMES AND SUCCESS MEASURES:Student understanding of music through performance and how it relates to their identity, culture, andcommunity.Cultivation and use of growth mindset.Student development of music literacy and music appreciation.LOCATION: MultipleQUALIFICATIONS:Minimum Qualifications(A) NYS Music Teacher certification.(B) Experience teaching music in a variety of ways and context.The Schenectady City School District is committed to hiring members of the protected classes and residents of the City of Schenectady.For more information on the Schenectady City School District recruitment and hiring plan, please contact the Office of HumanResources. The Schenectady City School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, marital status,veteran status, national origin, race or gender. This policy is in compliance with the Title IX of the Education amendments of 1972,Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Regulations and Bylaws of the Board of Education of the SchenectadyCity School District.
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