Middle School Music Teacher 0.1 FTE

South Burlington School District•South Burlington, VT

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The South Burlington School District is seeking a Middle School Music Teacher for a 0.1 FTE position. The role involves creating an age-appropriate learning program and a positive, engaging classroom environment that addresses the academic and social-emotional needs of all students. The teacher will help students achieve identified skill and learning targets, foster their skills, knowledge, and abilities for a successful learning experience, and establish effective relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members to enhance learning opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts degree.
Valid Vermont Teaching License (K-12 or 5-9), with middle school endorsement for subject area.
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program.
Ability to plan and implement lessons based on school and supervisory union objectives and the needs and abilities of assigned students.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents.
Skilled in oral and written communication.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all supervisory union requirements and Board policies.
Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule.

Nice To Haves

Advanced work in assigned subject matter preferred.

Responsibilities

Plans and delivers classroom instruction by developing proficiency-based lesson plans and instructional materials.
Provides individualized and small group instruction and implements a universally designed curriculum to meet the needs of all students.
Plans and conducts activities that balance and provide opportunities for observation, questioning, and investigation.
Creates lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate learning experiences using a variety of techniques that are engaging, relevant, and meet the educational and emotional needs of each student.
Employs educational strategies to improve the development of analysis, synthesis, and evaluation skills, language, cognition, and memory.
Plans and coordinates the work of employees, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
Establishes, teaches, and maintains rules for behavior, employing techniques grounded in middle school best practices and research to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
Assesses and monitors learning using a variety of methods and adjusts instruction accordingly to individual student needs.
Evaluates student academic and social growth, keeping appropriate records, preparing progress reports, and using data to inform instruction.
Connects with parents by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, e-mails, and conferences.
Identifies student needs, develops strategies for individual education plans, and makes referrals as appropriate.
Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day as needed.
Maintains accurate and complete student records, and prepares reports on children and activities as required by laws, district policies, and regulations.
Instructs students in citizenship and core subject matter using current best practices and as specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school and district.
Supervises classroom employees, students, and volunteers.
Monitors student discipline through an appropriate classroom management program.
Demonstrates ongoing commitment to workplace diversity, sustainability, and delivering exceptional customer service.

Benefits

Competitively priced health insurance
Dental coverage
Sick time
Professional time
Other leaves
Robust retirement plan (VT State Teachers Retirement for educators, 403b plan with up to 6% provided by the district for other staff)
Professional development opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness initiatives
Employee Assistance Programs