Band Director: Southbridge Middle/High School

Southbridge Public Schools • Southbridge, MA

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Southbridge Public Schools serve approximately 2,200 students across six schools and are undergoing a significant transformation, particularly in their secondary schools. The district has seen rapid improvement, with Southbridge Middle School recognized for outstanding student achievement gains and as a PBIS success story. Southbridge High School is also experiencing transformative change in culture and climate, with academic gains expected to follow. This success is attributed to passionate educators, high-quality curriculum, targeted professional development, and a commitment to serving a community with many high-needs students. The district emphasizes high expectations, consistent support, and a united team approach to foster student success. Southbridge is a place for educators who want their work to have a tangible impact and contribute to improving student outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
• Hold a valid Massachusetts Teaching License in Music (All Levels)
• Hold a valid Massachusetts SEI Endorsement OR Grade-level appropriate ESL License
• Meet all state and federal guidelines in order to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified
• Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in urban, high-poverty, and/or turnaround schools
• Major/minor in specific teaching content area
• Additional certification in Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities and/or English Language Learners (ESL)
• Demonstrated experience in English Language Development (ELD) and Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) strategies strongly preferred
• Bilingual language proficiency (Spanish/English) strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for remaining up to date regarding curriculum content.
• Responsible for effective planning and assessment of curriculum and instruction.
• Responsible for mentoring students’ understanding of the curriculum effectively and adjusting instruction, materials, or assessments, when appropriate.
• Responsible for effective management of classroom environment.
• Responsible for effective instruction, which includes making learning goals clear to the students, using appropriate instructional and questioning techniques.
• Responsible for using innovative approaches, and instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn.
• Responsible for the promotion of high standards and expectations for student achievement.
• Responsible for the promotion of equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning, including implementing specific strategies for students with special needs, with 504 plans and/or second language learners.
• Performance of other job-related duties as assigned.
• Collaborate with SPED and ELL specialists to meet the specific needs of particular students.
• Understanding of Middle School philosophy and structure of middle school teams.
• Maintain data and documentation, as appropriate.
• Participate in school-wide professional development and seek continual feedback and coaching to develop as a teacher.
• Responsible for assuring equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability.
• Any other assigned duties by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee.

Benefits

• The Receiver may review and adjust the salary of an individual employee in order to attract or retain a highly qualified employee or when he otherwise determines such an adjustment is in the best interest of the district.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level