Teacher-Music

The House of The Good Shepherd•Utica, NY

6d•$63,538 - $63,538•Onsite

About The Position

The Music Teacher implements a well-planned instructional program that meets students’ educational and behavioral needs and NYSED standards for music curriculum and instruction. The role includes differentiated instruction for students with and without disabilities, using music from a range of genres appropriate to students’ ages and skill levels. The teacher develops and refines curriculum, assesses student progress, maintains a learning-conducive environment, follows Individualized Education Plans and applicable treatment goals, and supervises a Teacher Assistant in the classroom. The teacher participates in required training, in-services, and staff meetings; implements a positive-reinforcement-based behavior management program consistent with the school program; and takes part in the agency’s ongoing quality improvement program. The role also requires maintaining records and documentation necessary to obtain or sustain NYSED Teacher Certification and performing other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in education, special education, music, or a related field.
Teacher certification required.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement an instructional program meeting students’ educational and behavioral needs and NYSED standards for music education.
Provide differentiated instruction for students with and without disabilities.
Use music genres appropriate to students’ ages and skill levels.
Develop and refine music curriculum based on NYSED standards.
Regularly assess student accomplishments and provide progress reports and grades as appropriate.
Maintain an environment conducive to learning.
Follow each student’s Individualized Education Plan as appropriate and implement applicable treatment goals.
Directly supervise a Teacher Assistant in the classroom.
Participate in required training and in-services to meet HGS and NYSED training and certification guidelines.
Attend all staff meetings.
Implement an effective classroom behavior management program consistent with the school program and based on positive reinforcement.
Participate actively in the agency’s ongoing quality improvement program, including QI training.
Maintain records and documentation required to obtain or sustain appropriate NYSED Teacher Certification.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.