Greenwich Public Schools seeks a 0.2 FTE long-term substitute strings music teacher for the 2024-25 school year; the position will teach on Fridays from approximately 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. The position carries full salary and benefits for the duration of the assignment.
Position Purpose:
To provide an instructional program that will develop students’ understanding and appreciation of the art of music, including listening to a wide range of musical genres, periods, and styles. The music teacher will identify, recruit, promote, and develop each student's talents in strings music expression.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Knowledge of current strings music teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles
- Demonstrates a knowledge, understanding, and application of music instruction in the curriculum
- Develop student understanding and appreciation of strings music
- Ability to play an instrument or instruments, and conduct students in playing instruments as needed
- Ability to instruct students in proper performance etiquette and strings music use and care
- Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed
- Ability to organize and coordinate work
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work
Essential Responsibilities:
- Administers school music curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives
- Develops a balanced strings music program and lessons to organize class time so that students have adequate time for preparation, rehearsal, and instruction
- Conducts ongoing assessment of student musical learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student needs, including the needs of students with special needs; conducts individual and small-group instruction as needed
- Utilizes repertoire of all types of music literature, as appropriate
- Plans, coordinates rehearsals for, and directs students in musical programs (including scheduled performances/concerts) and performances outside the classroom
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, or by conducting research
- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws
- Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents
- Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to ensure a productive learning atmosphere during practices, rehearsals, and performances
- Coordinates with the Arts Program Coordinator and other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees
- Selects and requisitions appropriate music supplies and instrumental equipment, maintains inventory records, and ensures equipment is in good working order
- Creates learning opportunities through which students can analyze and evaluate artistic expression both intellectually and emotionally
- Reviews and implements modifications, accommodations, and intervention plans for all students, both general education and special education
Equipment:
- Use of district-issued digital tools, specifically Google Suite, Schoology and others.
Qualifications Profile
- CT State certification, or certifiability, in Music, Grades PreK-12 (#049), required