Elementary Music Teacher -FitzGerald Long Term Sub Approximately
Listed on 2026-02-24
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Education / Teaching
Special Education Teacher, Elementary School
Elementary Music Teacher – Fitz Gerald Long Term Sub (02/24/2026 to 04/28/2026)
Waltham Public Schools – James Fitz Gerald Elementary School, Waltham, Massachusetts.
Job Details- Job : 5451801
- Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
- Re-Posted: Jan 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
- Starting Date: Feb 24, 2026
- Position Type: Substitute
- Job Categories: Classroom Teacher >
Music Education
Elementary Music Teacher
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated elementary music teacher to join our team as a long term substitute. In this role, you will create enriching musical experiences and foster a lifelong love for music. With a focus on creativity, inclusivity, and skill development, you will design dynamic lesson plans tailored to the diverse needs of our student body. Collaboration with colleagues, families, and the community is an essential component of this position.
If you are an educator looking to foster a love of music in the next generation of musicians, we invite you to join us in our mission to provide a positive educational experience for all students.
Responsibilities and Duties:
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Utilizes effective and varied instructional techniques and procedures. Provides a standards-based, student-centered environment in each class taught. Utilizes educational materials properly. Maintains a pleasant, neat, and well-organized classroom. Performs scheduled duties promptly. Fulfills paperwork responsibilities promptly. Maintains professional competence through in-service educational activities. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the content area. Understands and implements the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
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Assumes responsibility for providing a safe, supportive learning environment for every student. Relates well to students of varied proficiency. Provides and promotes opportunities for students to develop a wholesome self-concept. Guides students toward self-control. Provides effective student structure in the total school setting. Accepts responsibility for the well-being of each assigned student. Remains approachable to students and parents, as needed.
Contributes to a positive and effective working relationship between school and home.
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Adheres to the academic, ethical and social standards of the profession. Speaks and writes clearly, understandably and appropriately. Dresses appropriately and is well-groomed. Accepts constructive criticism. Applies suggestions for improvement. Uses confidential information for professional purposes only. Is equitable, sensitive, and responsive to all learners. Realizes that good attendance is necessary for effective learning. Participates in ongoing professional development, including all district-sponsored initiatives.
Aligns instruction to the Massachusetts frameworks and departmental syllabi.
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Shows evidence of helping to promote positive working relationships with school personnel. Demonstrates willingness to share and exchange ideas, skills, techniques and materials. Works effectively with administrative personnel. Accepts and implements school and district decisions. Fulfills assigned duties and out-of-class responsibilities. Complies with school department procedures and school committee policies.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university. Licensure from the Massachusetts Department of Education for the grade(s) and subject(s) assigned. Demonstrated subject matter competence, highly qualified, in the area of licensure.
Knowledge
Required:
Currency in the curriculum including knowledge of the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. Effective planning and assessment of curriculum and instruction. Effective classroom management. Effective instruction in a standards-based classroom. Promotion of high standards and expectations for student proficiency. Promotion of equity and appreciation of diversity. Effective integration of technology across the curriculum. Fulfillment of professional responsibilities.
Abilities
Required:
Ability to deliver effective instruction. Ability to…
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