Middle School Music Teacher_

Middle School Music TeacherTapestry Charter School65 Great ArrowBuffalo , NY 14216Certified - Teaching - Music Teacher {MUS}Job Number 3300048015Start DateOpen Date 06/27/2024Closing DatePOSITION: 5-8 Music Teacher - Modern BandREPORTS TO: Middle School PrincipalWAGE/HOUR STATUS: 10 Month/Exempt*Salary is based on a Teacher Pay Scale- Bachelors, Masters, Bachelors + Certification, Masters + Certification, plus years of experience.Mission: Educating and inspiring a diverse community of K-12 learners by engaging them in rigorous real-world learning experiences which prioritize intellectual, social and emotional growth.Vision: Tapestry is a vibrant, sustainable school that empowers learners and leaders to make a positive impact in our communities and beyond.Values : Perseverance, Integrity, Respect & ResponsibilityPOSITION SUMMARY : Under the direction of the Middle School Principal, this position is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing a relevant instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential in music. The classroom teacher is critical in supporting the mission and values of Tapestry to educate and inspire a diverse community of learners by engaging them in rigorous real-world learning experiences which prioritize intellectual, social and emotional growth.POSITION RATIONALE : The Middle School Music Teacher is a highly-qualified teacher who works with students in grades 5-8 on the Common Core State Standards in Music Education. This position is a Modern Band position with an emphasis on percussion, ukulele, guitar, and keyboard. The Music Teacher is able to:+ Plan, prepare and deliver highly engaging instruction aligned with NYS arts standards.+ Conduct rehearsals.+ Teach general music class.+ Teach music electives and ensembles that perform in the Modern Band style.+ Teach music representative of multiple genres including but not limited to: pop, rock, hip hop and rap.+ Guide students through improvisation and composition within varied styles.+ Facilitate songwriting, composition, and improvisation in lessons.+ Arrange music in a manner that is accessible and attainable to beginning students.+ Utilize curriculum map as the foundation for lesson planning, exploration, and instruction appropriate for the ages and skill levels of students.+ Establish and uphold school-wide routines, protocols, and standards of student behavior to provide a safe, positive, and productive learning environment.+ Facilitate and coordinates annual school wide performances (ie, Black History Month Diversity Celebration)+ Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.+ Maintain, care and be responsible for instruments and equipment to prevent loss or abuse.+ Communicate with parents and school counselors on pupil progress.+ Maintain frequent communication with students, students' families, colleagues, and other school stakeholders.+ Identify student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping students solve health, behavioral, and learning problems.SCHOOL CULTURE/CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:+ Create and maintain a physically and emotionally safe environment for students that includes SEL and restorative practices. Model, practice and discuss respectful, unbiased and effective communication with students.+ Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing norms, expectations, and procedures and building relationships as the foundation.+ Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students in diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.+ Commitment to the success of all children.+ Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails.+ Engage students in age appropriate discussions of diversity and equity. Use student observations, questions, actions and reactions as teachable moments to issues that arise.+ Plan and facilitate team based daily crew lessons that directly connect to the NYS SEL Benchmarks.PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:+ Demonstrates success in collaborative teaching, managing a mixed-ability classroom and facilitating performance-based learning.+ Participate in relevant professional development activities.FAMILY COMMUNICATION AND INVOLVEMENT:+ Prepare progress summaries using the reporting procedures agreed upon by the teaching staff and the Principal. Collaborate as needed with other teachers.+ Conduct Student Led Conferences with families twice per year.+ Keep families informed about classroom activities and units of study through ongoing communication.+ Attend and participate in school events.+ Check voicemail and email daily and respond promptly or within 24 hours to requests. from families, administrators and colleagues.ADDITIONAL DUTIES:+ Instruct with sensitivity to different learning styles and a commitment to the success of all children in an urban setting.+ Arrange music - write out parts in chord charts and tab.+ Set up and run live sound for school events.+ Work in a highly collaborative environment to share best practices, ensure student success, and implement interdisciplinary instruction.+ Work with diverse populations, including English language learners and students with special needs.+ Respond appropriately and in a timely manner to stakeholders.+ Participate in relevant and appropriate professional activities.+ Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Tapestry Charter School mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.+ Perform other related duties as required and assigned.QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE OF:+ Principles, theories, methods, techniques, and strategies pertaining to teaching and instruction of elementary students and Music education.+ Common Core State Standards in Music Education grades 5-8.+ Know and have used a variety of intervention models, current programs, and strategies.+ Child growth and development and behavior characteristics of middle school students.+ Educational curriculum and instructional goals and objectives, and the educational trends and research-based findings pertaining to student educational programming.+ Behavior management and behavior strategies, techniques, methods and conflict resolution procedures.+ Socio-economic and cultural background differences of the general student population.+ Cultural responsiveness.+ Trained in interventions and tiers of RtI.+ Technology including devices and computer programs.+ Commitment to the success of all children.+ Demonstrates success in collaborative teaching, managing a mixed-ability classroom and facilitating performance-based learning.EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:+ Professional/Permanent certification in applicable grades/subject area with 3 years of teaching experience.+ Knowledge of Expeditionary Learning is a plus.+ Classroom experience is essential.+ A Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Music Education. Master's, or higher preferred.Job Attachment View AttachmentItinerant Location 65 Great Arrow Ave. Buffalo, NY 14216Salary: From 36000.00Salary: To 88200.00Salary Competitive YAppointment Status Annual ContractPosition Status Full timeStart Date 09/03/2024Contact Person's Name Lauren PrattContact Person's Title Director of People OperationsContact Person's Email prattl@tapestryschool.org