Music Educator (SY26-27

Music Educator (SY26-27)

Watertown Public Schools Watertown High School - Watertown, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5854640

Final date to receive applications: Aug 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Position: High School Music Educator

Position Type: Full-time

Department: Fine, Applied, and Performing Arts

Location: Watertown High School

Reports to: Principal, Fine, Applied, and Performing Arts Coordinator

Affiliation: WEA Unit A

Salary range: Per WEA Unit A Salary scale

General Description:

The Fine, Applied, and Performing Arts Department of Watertown High School is searching for a full-time (1.0) Music Educator. Candidates considered will have demonstrated a passion for teaching all levels of music in a culturally diverse school that values Equity, Inclusion, and Excellence. The position includes tiered levels of instrumental music instruction to include: woodwinds, brass, and percussion both traditional and contemporary, Music Technology, Guitar and Advanced Guitar Ensemble, Modern Music Ensemble, and our ground-breaking Collaborative Music Ensemble.

Candidates with experience in culturally diverse and authentic music teaching as well as including students of all abilities are encouraged to apply. The Watertown Public Schools are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students.

Responsibilities :

• Creation of a classroom environment that is safe, respectful and conducive to learning for every student
• Creation of curriculum and syllabi for all assigned classes
• Creation and implementation of Standards-Based assessments
• Utilizes repertoire of all types of music literature, including a variety of genres, cultural and historical perspectives
• Coordinates rehearsals and concerts, directs musical programs and performances outside of the classroom
• Collaborates with colleagues for district concerts and events
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and is active in departmental Professional Learning Community
• Organized class time to maximize learning opportunities
• Promotes respect, rigor, and responsibility
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom ensembles as assigned
• Supervises the storage and use of school-owned equipment and property
• Coordinates repairs and purchases with district administration
• Establishes and maintains high standards of student behavior
• Communicates expertly with parents and learning partners
• Fulfills all grading obligations punctually
• Identifies students’ needs and communicates/coordinates with professional staff regarding students’ needs
• Inspires students to create and grow
• Promotes enrollment in all of the departmental classes
• Experience with accompanying and arranging for high school ensembles
• Vocal pedagogy experience

Core Competencies: Using the Massachusetts Model System for Educators Rubric, priority skills and abilities that all Watertown Public School teachers should possess:

Curriculum, Planning, and Assessment

(Subject Matter Knowledge, Well-Structured Lessons, Curriculum and Planning Indicator, Child and Adolescent Development)

• Demonstrates mastery of and enthusiasm for the content area and the pedagogy it requires
• Can convey a grasp of child development and how students learn
• Designs effective and rigorous standards based units of instruction consisting of well-structured lessons with measurable outcomes.

Teaching All Students

(Meeting Diverse Needs, Student Engagement, Safe Learning Environment)

• Uses instructional practices that are likely to challenge, motivate, and engage all students and facilitate equitable, active student participation
• Builds a productive learning environment where every student participates and is valued as part of the class community
• Cultural Proficiency
• Actively creates and maintains an environment in which students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges are respected

Family and Community Engagement

(Parent/Family Engagement)

• Engages with families and builds collaborative, respectful relationships with them in service of student learning
• Profess…