Music Teacher; Grades 7-12

Music Teacher (Grades 7-12)

Falk School | Buffalo, NY

Pay:
Starting at $33.96 per hour ($47,556 per school year)

Schedule:

Monday – Friday | 7:35 AM – 2:35 PM

Music Teacher (Grades 7-12) As a Music Teacher, you'll inspire creativity, self-expression, and confidence through engaging music instruction designed to meet the unique strengths and needs of students with disabilities. Through vocal, instrumental, rhythmic, and movement-based activities, you'll help students develop musical skills while fostering collaboration, communication, and personal growth.

• Small classroom sizes (typically 6 students)
• One Teacher + One Teacher Aide in every classroom
• Collaborative and supportive leadership team
• Short School-day schedule (7:35 AM – 2:35 PM)
• Paid school breaks and holidays
• Optional six-week summer session
• Meaningful relationships with students
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Make a lasting impact every day

• Develop and deliver engaging music lessons aligned with New York State Music Learning Standards and each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP).
• Adapt music instruction to meet the diverse academic, behavioral, communication, and developmental needs of students with disabilities.
• Foster creativity, self-expression, collaboration, and confidence through vocal, instrumental, rhythmic, and music appreciation activities.
• Create and maintain a safe, structured, and inclusive music classroom that encourages student participation and success.
• Implement student IEPs, Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), and classroom accommodations during music instruction.
• Assess student progress using formal and informal assessment methods and maintain accurate records.
• Prepare instructional materials, instruments, technology, and other resources to support engaging music experiences.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, related service providers, administrators, and families to support student success.
• Plan and support school performances, assemblies, or special music-related activities as appropriate.
• Utilize Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) techniques when necessary to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Participate in school meetings, professional development, and other duties as assigned.

• New York State Music Certification required.
• Students with Disabilities (SWD) certification preferred or willingness to work within a special education setting.
• Knowledge of New York State Music Learning Standards
• Strong classroom management and instructional skills
• Ability to adapt music instruction to meet diverse student learning needs.
• Passion for fostering creativity, confidence, and self-expression through music.
• Commitment to building meaningful relationships with students

Stanley G. Falk School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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