Music Teacher: Southbridge Middle/High School

Southbridge Public Schools•Southbridge, MA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Southbridge Public Schools seeks a Music Teacher for Southbridge Middle/High School. The district serves approximately 2,200 students across six schools and describes its secondary schools as undergoing rapid improvement, supported by a focus on school culture, climate, instruction, professional development, and student outcomes. The district emphasizes high expectations, consistent support, teamwork, and providing equitable educational opportunities, particularly for students with high needs. The teacher is responsible for planning, delivering, and assessing music curriculum and instruction; maintaining an effective classroom environment; supporting student understanding and achievement; and adapting instruction, materials, or assessments as appropriate. The role includes collaborating with special education and English language learner specialists, participating in professional development and coaching, and maintaining relevant data and documentation. The position requires a bachelor’s degree or higher, a valid Massachusetts Music teaching license (All Levels), and an SEI endorsement or grade-level-appropriate ESL license, as well as authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
Valid Massachusetts Teaching License in Music (All Levels).
Valid Massachusetts SEI Endorsement or grade-level-appropriate ESL License.
Meet all state and federal guidelines to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified.
Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in urban, high-poverty, and/or turnaround schools.
Major or minor in the specific teaching content area.
Additional certification as a 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.
Bilingual Spanish/English proficiency.

Responsibilities

Remain up to date regarding curriculum content.
Plan and assess curriculum and instruction effectively.
Support students’ understanding of the curriculum and adjust instruction, materials, or assessments when appropriate.
Manage the classroom environment effectively.
Deliver effective instruction, make learning goals clear, and use appropriate instructional and questioning techniques.
Use innovative approaches, instructional strategies, and technology to increase student learning and confidence.
Promote high standards and expectations for student achievement.
Promote equity and appreciation of diversity, including implementing strategies for students with special needs, students with 504 plans, and second-language learners.
Collaborate with special education and English language learner specialists to meet particular students’ needs.
Understand middle school philosophy and the structure of middle school teams.
Maintain data and documentation as appropriate.
Participate in school-wide professional development and seek feedback and coaching to develop as a teacher.
Assure equal educational opportunity regardless of protected characteristics.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools or designee.