Summer Session Music Teacher grades 7-12

Villa of Hope•Rochester, NY

4d•$2,500 - $2,683•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Directors of Education, the Teacher is responsible for teaching students with special and general education needs. Carries out all job responsibilities with fidelity and accountability to the Agency’s Mission, Vision, Values, Guiding Principles and Strategic Plan. This position is for the 6 week Extended School Year (ESY) Summer Session.

Requirements

Bachelor degree or higher from an accredited institution, with current NYS Special Education Teacher certification required
Relevant teaching experience
Self-motivated, strong verbal and writing skills, attention to detail, problem-solving, flexible and adaptable
Work is performed primarily in an education setting.
Work entails an ability to handle people and situations with compassion, diplomacy and tact.
Work frequently involves an ability to work cooperatively in a team environment and to problem solve unexpected/unpredictable circumstances and to act appropriately in the event of an emergency.
Work entails an ability to calmly and patiently manage threatening and assaultive situations.
Work requires a willingness to deal with intimate, personal issues.
Aware and able to use current technology within the classroom; Must have flexibility, patience, and resiliency to deal with sudden crisis and deviation from work plans and schedules.
Leading Self
Character and Courage (Integrity and Trust)- Do the right thing, because it is the right thing, even when no one is looking. Truth to Power.
Customer Focus - Build positive relationships through communication and collaborative problem solving.
Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Justice and Equity - Believe in the dignity and humanity of all people to reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

Exercises full compliance with the Agency’s Code of Conduct, all Agency policies and procedures and Federal and State laws and regulations.
Maintains confidentiality and security for all client and staff-related materials and/or records.
Manages student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
Exercises full compliance with the Justice Center’s Code of Conduct for People with Special Needs.
Maintains productive learning environment within the classroom.
Maintains current knowledge in special education field.
Develops appropriate curriculum for subject area(s).
Prepares IEP’s, report cards, transcripts, progress notes, team reports and other written records; includes such written information to prepare for long term coverage situations.
Uses relevant technology to support instruction.
Demonstrates, promotes and practices cultural sensitivity towards students and staff through respect and understanding achieved through training and Agency cultural activities.
Instructs students.
Prepares lesson plans and instructional material with attention to NYS curriculum and the individual needs of students.
Establishes and maintains relationships with each student to enhance and promote growth and development.
Evaluates and records the academic progress and behavioral status of each student.
Evaluates and recommends instructional materials.
Maintains awareness of current treatment plans of students in his/her class and is perceptive of the impact that relationships and activities may have on treatment plan objectives and reports these observations to the treatment team.
Attends planning and review conferences regarding students in class as scheduled.
Assists in orientation of new education staff.