Everett Public Schools
General Music Teacher-Keverian School
Everett Public Schools, Everett, Massachusetts, us, 02149
GENERAL MUSIC TEACHER: K-8 SCHOOL YEAR 2024-2025
OVERVIEW OF GEORGE KEVERIAN SCHOOL
The KEVERIAN school is a K-8 Elementary school that offers a joyful approach to learning in adiverse, respectful, and inclusive environment for approximately 900 students in early childhoodthrough eighth-grade. We have two sections of each grade level K- 8 with class sizes thataverage from 14-26 per class. The KEVERIAN SCHOOL specializes in education that inspiresstudents by nurturing each individual's voice, intellect, and character. With rich content and anemphasis on inquiry-based and student-driven projects, students are empowered andencouraged to be active and engaged learners. Our students' innate sense of wonder is thefoundation of learning at the Keverian School. Teachers craft meaningful, multisensory learningexperiences which enable creativity, ingenuity, and deep interdisciplinary connections. Studentsexplore and develop complex understandings that engender a sense of self and purpose in theworld. The Keverian School's faculty create a school environment that is as supportive andnurturing as it is challenging, and they embody the core values of the school-stewardship,integrity, curiosity, resilience, equity, and respect. Our teachers apply best practices throughcollaboration, integrated curriculum, brain-based teaching and learning methods, and continuedprofessional development. Our teachers are themselves learners, constantly searching for waysto improve their practice. A robust professional development program supports our faculty byconnecting them to the best practices in pedagogy, curriculum development, educationaltechnology, and student assessment. The Keverian School is dedicated to the goal of building aculturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multiculturalenvironment and strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect such diversity.
Position OverviewThe Keverian School seeks an inspiring music teacher who is responsible for teaching musiceducation to students in grades K-8th Grade and assists the staff of the school in theimprovement and appreciation of music instruction. Helps students grow in their enjoyment,appreciation, and performance of music through a variety of planned music experiences whichinclude singing, moving to music, playing of instruments and listening and performs other dutiesdirectly related to this job description.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
? Teaches general music to K-8th grade including harmony, appreciation, history, and ensemble. ? Utilizes repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary that are appropriate for the ages andskill levels of students. ? Provides opportunities for music ensembles including rock band, choir& musicals. ? Plans, rehearses, and directs students in three musical programs for school andcommunity (Veterans Day, HOLIDAY, Vocal Night, Memorial Day Concerts). ? Differentiatemusic curriculum to meet the needs of the individual student and the student body. ? Plans abalanced music program, and organizes daily class time so that preparation, rehearsal and
instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time. ? Develops and refines musiccurriculum based on MENC standards of creating, performing, and responding. ? Establishesand maintains standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive environmentduring practice, group rehearsals, and music performances. ? Evaluates each student's musicalgrowth and contribution to the performance of the group that allows everyone to contribute. ?Communicates clearly with parents and school faculty/staff on the progress of individualstudents. ? Maintains care/responsibility for school-owned music, musical instruments, andequipment to prevent loss or abuse. ? Cooperation with Principal and staff in providing musicalprograms for school assemblies, open house, parent meetings and seasonal programs.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED ? Minimum BA or MA in Music or Music Education ?Massachusetts Teaching Certification Music Education K-12,Ability to work with musicians at all skill levels ? Strong instrumental skills, including pianoaccompaniment ? Orff, Kodaly, or Dalcroze training strongly encouraged
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT The position can be physically
demanding. Reasonable accommodations may be made if requested in advance.
HOW TO APPLY Candidates for this position should submit a cover letter, resume, and contactinformation for a minimum of three references.
The Everett Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in itsprograms, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminalrecord (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin,ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, orbias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with theirability to learn or work.
OVERVIEW OF GEORGE KEVERIAN SCHOOL
The KEVERIAN school is a K-8 Elementary school that offers a joyful approach to learning in adiverse, respectful, and inclusive environment for approximately 900 students in early childhoodthrough eighth-grade. We have two sections of each grade level K- 8 with class sizes thataverage from 14-26 per class. The KEVERIAN SCHOOL specializes in education that inspiresstudents by nurturing each individual's voice, intellect, and character. With rich content and anemphasis on inquiry-based and student-driven projects, students are empowered andencouraged to be active and engaged learners. Our students' innate sense of wonder is thefoundation of learning at the Keverian School. Teachers craft meaningful, multisensory learningexperiences which enable creativity, ingenuity, and deep interdisciplinary connections. Studentsexplore and develop complex understandings that engender a sense of self and purpose in theworld. The Keverian School's faculty create a school environment that is as supportive andnurturing as it is challenging, and they embody the core values of the school-stewardship,integrity, curiosity, resilience, equity, and respect. Our teachers apply best practices throughcollaboration, integrated curriculum, brain-based teaching and learning methods, and continuedprofessional development. Our teachers are themselves learners, constantly searching for waysto improve their practice. A robust professional development program supports our faculty byconnecting them to the best practices in pedagogy, curriculum development, educationaltechnology, and student assessment. The Keverian School is dedicated to the goal of building aculturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multiculturalenvironment and strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect such diversity.
Position OverviewThe Keverian School seeks an inspiring music teacher who is responsible for teaching musiceducation to students in grades K-8th Grade and assists the staff of the school in theimprovement and appreciation of music instruction. Helps students grow in their enjoyment,appreciation, and performance of music through a variety of planned music experiences whichinclude singing, moving to music, playing of instruments and listening and performs other dutiesdirectly related to this job description.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
? Teaches general music to K-8th grade including harmony, appreciation, history, and ensemble. ? Utilizes repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary that are appropriate for the ages andskill levels of students. ? Provides opportunities for music ensembles including rock band, choir& musicals. ? Plans, rehearses, and directs students in three musical programs for school andcommunity (Veterans Day, HOLIDAY, Vocal Night, Memorial Day Concerts). ? Differentiatemusic curriculum to meet the needs of the individual student and the student body. ? Plans abalanced music program, and organizes daily class time so that preparation, rehearsal and
instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time. ? Develops and refines musiccurriculum based on MENC standards of creating, performing, and responding. ? Establishesand maintains standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive environmentduring practice, group rehearsals, and music performances. ? Evaluates each student's musicalgrowth and contribution to the performance of the group that allows everyone to contribute. ?Communicates clearly with parents and school faculty/staff on the progress of individualstudents. ? Maintains care/responsibility for school-owned music, musical instruments, andequipment to prevent loss or abuse. ? Cooperation with Principal and staff in providing musicalprograms for school assemblies, open house, parent meetings and seasonal programs.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED ? Minimum BA or MA in Music or Music Education ?Massachusetts Teaching Certification Music Education K-12,Ability to work with musicians at all skill levels ? Strong instrumental skills, including pianoaccompaniment ? Orff, Kodaly, or Dalcroze training strongly encouraged
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT The position can be physically
demanding. Reasonable accommodations may be made if requested in advance.
HOW TO APPLY Candidates for this position should submit a cover letter, resume, and contactinformation for a minimum of three references.
The Everett Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in itsprograms, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminalrecord (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin,ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, orbias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with theirability to learn or work.