Job Description
ELEMENTARY MUSIC TEACHER
West Springfield Public Schools
Job ID: 4309456 Application Deadline: Posted until Filled
Posted: June 15, 2023 Starting Date: August 28, 2023
Job Description
Elementary Music Teacher
John Ashley School/Memorial Elementary
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Create lesson plans for music that honors and embraces the diversity of our school community and meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students
- Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans
- Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities for music
- Utilize repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary that are appropriate for the ages and skill levels of students
- Employ a variety of instructional strategies that engage students at a high level
- Create a safe, structured and positive classroom environment which is responsive to student diversity, utilizing positive behavior interventions and strategies
- Regularly communicate student progress with parents/caregivers
- Collaborate with other music teachers
- Selects appropriate music, books, and instructional resources to enhance learning
- Coordinates with Building Principal and staff to provide musical programs for school assemblies, open house, and seasonal programs
- Participate in ongoing professional development/training
- Maintain accurate records
- Attend required faculty/staff meetings
Qualifications:
- Bachelor¿s Degree from an accredited institution
- Massachusetts Elementary Certification required
- Hold a deep commitment to students and families and value diversity
- Ability to build authentic, caring relationships with colleagues, students, and families
- A demonstrated belief that each student can achieve at high levels
- A demonstrated dedication to lifelong learning, reflection, and continued personal and professional growth
- Excellent Interpersonal and collaborative teamwork skills
Salary:
- Per Unit A Contract
Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1
Equal Opportunity Employer
West Springfield Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis. of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran¿s status, sexual orientation, genetic information, neurodiversity, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other class protected by state, federal, or local laws. Equal Opportunity applies to all areas of employment including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits and all other conditions and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Job Requirements
At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred
Bachelor degree preferred
Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required
Application Questions
There are no application questions required for this job posting.
Contact Information
Suzanne Tetrault
88 Massasoit Avenue
West Springfield, Massachusetts 01089
Phone: 413-263-3323
Fax: 413-827-0404
Email: stetrault@wsps.org
How To Apply
Gina Martin-Ryan, Principal
115 Southworth Street
West Springfield, Massachusetts 01089
Phone: 413-263-3318
Fax: 413-781-2604
Email: gmartinryan@wsps.org
