Part Time Music Teacher; Instrumental​/Band - HES

Unified Arts Music Teacher

Hebron Public Schools has an opening for a 0.4 - 0.6 Unified Arts Music Teacher for the  school year. Schedule to be determined in collaboration with finalist.

Position Summary:

The Unified Arts Teacher works under the direction and supervision of the principal and assistant principal, provides appropriate instruction for all assigned students in accordance with Board of Education policies, administrative procedures, rules and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Certification/License:
  Appropriate Connecticut State Certification for subject and grade level.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. Master's Degree as per state requirements.
• Experience:
  
  Student teaching, practicum and/or state approved preparation. Experience working with children preferred.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge of subject and educational pedagogy and presents appropriate lesson content, following curriculum expectations as specified by the Board of Education.
• Develops lessons designed to promote achievement of lesson objectives.
• Engages students in active learning, monitoring, understanding and adjusting lessons when necessary.
• Uses both direct and supervised instruction to keep students motivated and on task.
• Uses appropriate questioning strategies.
• Communicates clearly, with precise language and acceptable oral expression.
• Ability to write memos, reports and correspondence.
• Uses a variety of resources, materials and methods to improve the effectiveness of lessons.
• Creates learning environments and experiences that integrate technology into curriculum and instruction.
• Implements a variety of grouping strategies as dictated by student needs and learning objectives.
• Gives clear and reasonable assignments according to guidelines referred to in Student Handout.
• Assesses student achievement regularly and provides regular feedback to students.
• Involves parents in active participation in the educational process; keeps parents informed regarding classroom goals and student progress; responds promptly and appropriately to parent concerns.
• Monitors special education students placed in regular education and provides support and assistance to the mainstream program.
• Continuously monitors student and group needs and utilizes alternative methods and strategies of instruction to meet these needs.
• Establishes and maintains an environment conductive to learning.

Terms of Employment and

Work Schedule:

Standard teacher part-time work schedules, including attendance at staff meetings and other meetings/functions as appropriate (i.e. Open House, Parent Conferences, Concerts).

Benefits Offered:

• Paid Time Off:
  Includes sick and personal.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage:
  Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Health Savings Account (HSA):
  Available with enrollment in the medical plan.
• Retirement Plans: 403(b)

Physical Requirements:

Other requirements include but are not limited to: safely perform restraints/physical escorts, reaching, some lifting, standing, walking, carrying, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, sitting, and/or crawling.

Non-Discrimination:
The Hebron Board of Education is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The Hebron Board of Education does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, access to Boy Scouts or other Designated Youth Groups or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut State and/or Federal non-discrimination laws.

Inquiries regarding the Hebron Board of Education's non-discrimination policies should be directed to:
Dr. Donald Briere Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator Hebron Public Schools 580 Gilead Street, Hebron, Connecticut