Anticipated Elementary Band Teacher

The Elementary Band Teacher will be responsible for planning, organizing, and instructing fourth and fifth grade students in small group lessons and band class to prepare for concerts through culturally responsive practices.

Responsible to: Building Principal and Assistant Director of Fine Arts

Payment Rate: According to Certified Teacher Salary Schedule

Employment Term: 10 Month

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS :
The Elementary Band Teacher must have:

• Must be New York State certified in Music (K-12).
• Demonstrate knowledge of music pedagogy and NYSED Music Standards.
• Articulate strategies for effective classroom management.
• Demonstrate knowledge of data driven instruction.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, and demonstrate leadership and interpersonal communication skills with all district stakeholders.
• A strong collaborative, team-oriented, and flexible approach to partnered work.

The candidate should also possess :

• Curiosity to understand the lives of students and align with lesson planning and classroom instructional practices.
• Desire to inspire students to be creators and discover their musical talents.
• Knowledge and facility in the use of multiple pedagogical techniques for addressing the needs of various learners including Special Education Students and ELLs.
• Proven ability to create units of study to foster differentiation, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem solving.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND ROLES:

The Elementary Band Teacher may be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

• Select programming for all performances
• Conduct rehearsals
• Instruct small group lessons
• Create lesson schedule
• Manage inventory
• Performing other duties as assigned.

INTENDED OUTCOMES AND SUCCESS MEASURES :

• Student understanding of music through performance and how it relates to their identity, culture, and community.
• Cultivation and use of growth mindset.
• Student development of music literacy and music appreciation.

About Schenectady City Schools

With a population of nearly 10,000 students, the Schenectady City School District is one of the largest in the Capital Region. With an incredibly diverse population we are committed to ensuring that all children feel valued, are safe and will learn. We place the highest priority on a culture of equity, ensuring that race, economics, and disability are never predictors of student achievement.

Every child in our district counts and will be supported each step of the way, along the path to graduation.

The Schenectady City School District is committed to hiring members of protected classes and residents of the City of Schenectady. For more information on the District's recruitment and hiring plan, please contact the Human Resources Office at 881-2000 ext. 40133.The Schenectady City School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, race or gender.

This policy is in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Regulations and By-Laws of the Board of Education of the Schenectady City School District.