Vocal Music Teacher (PreK-5)

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Job Title: Teacher - Music: Vocal/Instrumental/General, PreK-5 (Long-term Sub) (Sy26-27) - Job Summary - Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional music teacher to join our community of teachers, learners, and leaders. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who desire to serve where their efforts matter. - Reports to:* Principal/Head of School - Responsibilities - - Teach: Music - Core Competencies: Using the rubric of effective teaching, the Office of Human Resources has identified priority skills and abilities that all BPS teachers should possess: Accountability for Student Achievement (ii-A-1. Quality of Effort and Work, ii-D-2. High Expectations, i-B-2. Adjustments to Practice) Sets Ambitious Learning Goals for All Students, Creates Cognitively Demanding Tasks, and Models the Belief that All Students Can Master Challenging Material Through Effective Effort - Assesses Students' Understanding Regularly with Ambitious Learning Goals in Mind and Takes Ownership of Making Necessary Adjustments to Instruction to Reach Goals Despite Setbacks - Passionate and Optimistic about Their Students, Their Content, and the Teaching Profession - Communicating Content Knowledge: Demonstrates Mastery of and Enthusiasm for the Content Area and the Pedagogy It Requires Demonstrates Understanding of How the Subject Matter Applies in Real-World Settings and Connects to Other Content Areas and Relevant Standards Can Convey Content in Creative and Engaging Ways That Align with Standards - Equitable & Effective Instruction: Scaffolds and Differentiates Instruction for All Students to Do Complex Thinking and Rigorous Academic Work 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 - Parent/Family Engagement: Engages with Families and Builds Collaborative, Respectful Relationships with Them in Service of Student Learning - Professional Reflection & Collaboration: Regularly Reflects on Practice, Seeks and Responds to Feedback, and Demonstrates Self-Awareness and Commitment to Continuous Learning and Development Seeks to Participate in and Contribute to a Collaborative Adult Learning Community. - Qualifications - - Education: Bachelor's Degree - - Hold a Valid Massachusetts Teaching License in Music (All Levels) - - Meet All State and Federal Guidelines in Order to Be Fully Licensed and 'Highly Qualified' According to NCLB. - - Ability to Meet the Standards of Effective Teaching Established by Boston Public Schools as Outlined Above - - Current Authorization to Work in the United States: Candidates Must Have Such Authorization by Their First Day of Employment. - Preferred Qualifications - - Experience Teaching in Urban Schools - - BPS Values Linguistic Diversity and Believes That Candidates Who Speak Another Language Bring Added Value to the Classroom, School, and District Culture and Diversity. - - BPS Is Particularly Interested in Candidates Who Are Fluent in One of BPS' Official Languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali. - - In Order to Best Serve All Students, BPS Prefers All Core Content Teachers to Be Certified in Their Subject Area and One or Both of the Following: Moderate Disabilities, English as a Second Language (At the Appropriate Grade Levels). - Terms - BTU, Group I - Please Refer to the BPS Website for More Information on Salary and Compensation. - Salaries Are Listed by Unions and Grade/Step. - The Start and End Times of BPS Schools Vary, as Do the Lengths of the School Day. Some BPS Schools Have a Longer School Day Through the 'Schedule A' Expanded Learning Time (ELT) Agreement. - Boston Public Schools - In Accordance with Its Nondiscrimination Policies, Boston Public Schools Does Not Discriminate on the Basis of Race, Color, Age, Criminal Record, Physical or Mental Disability, Pregnancy or Pregnancy-Related Conditions, Homelessness, Sex/Gender, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Ancestry, Sexual Orientation, Genetics, Natural or Protective Hairstyle, Military Status, Immigration Status, English Language Proficiency, or Any Other Factor Prohibited by Law in Its Programs and Activities. - BPS Does Not Tolerate Any Form of Retaliation, or Bias-Based Intimidation, Threat, or Harassment That Demeans Individuals' Dignity or Interferes with Their Ability to Work or Learn. - How to Apply** - Please Refer to the BPS Website for More Information on Application Procedures and Requirements.