High School Music Teacher; Chorus), Salem High School; Salem, MA SY

Position: High School Music Teacher (Chorus), Salem High School, Salem Public Schools (Salem, MA) [SY 2026-2027]
High School Music Teacher (Chorus), Salem High School, Salem Public Schools (Salem, MA) [SY ]

About Salem Public Schools, where belonging leads to opportunity.

Salem is a small, diverse city with a proud maritime and immigrant history. Salem Public Schools is an urban public school district enrolling nearly 4,000 students in 11 schools. Our vision is to ensure that all students will be locally engaged, globally connected, and fully prepared to thrive in a diverse and changing world. We hold dear our core values of belonging, equity, and opportunity in everything we do.

We seek individuals who are passionate about urban education and understand the urgency of improving student achievement for all students, regardless of ability, economic status, gender/gender identity, language, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other backgrounds. We invite you to learn more about our strategic plan and core priorities on our website at https://salemk
12.org/.

What You'll Do:

Under the supervision of the Building Principal, the music teacher is responsible for teaching music education to pupils in grades 9-12 and assists the staff of the school in the improvement and appreciation of music instruction. Helps pupils grow in their enjoyment, appreciation, and performance of music through a variety of planned music experiences which include singing, moving to music, playing instruments, and listening.

The music teacher also performs other duties directly related to this job description.

Role Responsibilities:

* Oversee the choral program, including multiple vocal ensemble courses such as Chorus/Chorus Honors, and Chamber Singers and co-ed Acapella (stipended extra curricular position).

* Instruct a variety of General Music courses, which may include Piano Lab, Music Theory, and Exploring Music.

* Work collaboratively with the Band & Orchestra Teachers as part of a comprehensive high school music program.

* Possess strong musicianship, effective rehearsal techniques, and experience supporting students of varying musical backgrounds and experience levels are essential. Piano accompaniment skills are preferred, and candidates should possess a willingness to continue developing their skills as needed.

* Familiarity with the Massachusetts Arts Curriculum Framework and the ability to design sequential, standards-aligned lessons and assessments are important components of this role. Detailed job specifics, including class assignments and program structure, will be communicated by the Music Coordinator and Principal.

* Creates a safe and welcoming learning environment with engaging lessons and activities as part of a skills-based, comprehensive band program that meets the needs of diverse learners.

* establishes positive relationships with students and their families

* Collaborates with the instrumental music team to plan and deliver school-based and district wide concerts throughout the year.

* Maintains care/responsibility for school-owned music and equipment to prevent loss or abuse.

* Evaluates each pupil's musical growth, performance, and musical understanding. Assesses each individual's contribution to the performance of the group.

What You'll Bring:

Inspired by our mission, you are highly motivated to change children's lives through education. You'll be right at home here if you are a reflective practitioner who values collaboration with colleagues and pushes yourself, your work and the people around you to the next level. We expect our SPS employees to:

* Hold a deep commitment to students and families and value diversity - The SPS community is vibrant, diverse in background, ethnicity, language, and perspective. You embrace and affirm the backgrounds of all members of the SPS community and view our diversity as a powerful resource that supports us each in learning and doing our best work.

* Hold high expectations for yourself, students, and colleagues - You see potential in all SPS students and maintain high expectations for achievement, while providing the support necessary to meet that bar. You hold yourself to high expectations, modeling SPS values and seeking opportunities to continuously improve.

* Build authentic,…