Orchestra Teacher

Lexington Public Schools•Lexington, MA

11h

About The Position

Lexington Public Schools is currently seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic, inclusive, and collaborative long-term substitute teacher to join our team of elementary and middle school strings teachers from March 2, 2026 to Apr 17, 2026. The long-term substitute position includes teaching 7th and 8th grade orchestras at Diamond Middle School and teaching 4th and 5th grade pull out strings lessons at six elementary schools. Elementary lessons are taught at the same time as another one of our string instructors. Collaboration, communication, and flexibility are highly prioritized and are keystones of our program! Curricular Expectations: The successful candidate will be able to: Provide high-quality orchestra and strings instruction appropriate for elementary and middle school-aged students. While generalized lesson plans and repertoire will be provided by the teacher out on leave, the candidate will: Deliver instruction and repertoire effectively. Craft learning experiences and lesson plans that are differentiated based on students’ individual needs while being mindful of our curricular arc and timeline. Provide supportive, constructive feedback to students and assess student progress over time. Administer pre-created assessments and input grades into the standards-based grading system (TeacherEase). Professional Expectations: The successful candidate will: Collaborate positively with the instrumental music team. Provide a learning environment that is positive, welcoming, safe, and inclusive. Cultivate a learning environment that is well-paced and enables smooth transitions between instructional activities. Facilitate the existing classroom norms and procedures that ensure that classroom behaviors are respectful and that expectations are understood and embodied. Communicate with students and families regarding class expectations, deadlines, and due dates, and other pertinent information. Attend all required faculty and department meetings as required by the school district. Work collaboratively with building administration, teacher aides, colleagues, and volunteers. Complete all other duties as assigned. Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Possess appropriate licensure (or is in the process of obtaining it). Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires traveling between multiple school buildings during the school day. The employee must be able to transport themselves. The employee will be given a minimum of 30 minutes to travel between school buildings. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands or arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Experience and commitment to working in a racially and culturally diverse teaching and learning community. Applicants for employment are considered without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, or military status.

Requirements

Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Possess appropriate licensure (or is in the process of obtaining it).
Experience and commitment to working in a racially and culturally diverse teaching and learning community.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality orchestra and strings instruction appropriate for elementary and middle school-aged students.
Deliver instruction and repertoire effectively.
Craft learning experiences and lesson plans that are differentiated based on students’ individual needs while being mindful of our curricular arc and timeline.
Provide supportive, constructive feedback to students and assess student progress over time.
Administer pre-created assessments and input grades into the standards-based grading system (TeacherEase).
Collaborate positively with the instrumental music team.
Provide a learning environment that is positive, welcoming, safe, and inclusive.
Cultivate a learning environment that is well-paced and enables smooth transitions between instructional activities.
Facilitate the existing classroom norms and procedures that ensure that classroom behaviors are respectful and that expectations are understood and embodied.
Communicate with students and families regarding class expectations, deadlines, and due dates, and other pertinent information.
Attend all required faculty and department meetings as required by the school district.
Work collaboratively with building administration, teacher aides, colleagues, and volunteers.
Complete all other duties as assigned.