Music Instructor Jobs (Casual) Job at The Watson Institute in Sewickley

Are you a Music Instructor looking for a casual position in a special education school setting? Watson's WISCA program is hiring a casual Music Instructor to work 8 hours per week at our Sewickley and Sharpsburg, PA locations. Learn more and apply today!

Skills Required:

• Excellent written communication skills
• Ability to organize and present written and verbal information about students
• Ability to organize the learning environment of students
• Ability to work as a transdisciplinary team member
• Ability to manage students’ behavior
• Ability to plan and implement student instruction
• Ability to supervise paraprofessional staff
• Most tasks require oral communication, visual and hearing perception, and the ability to get around the classrooms, cafeteria, gym, campus, etc.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree, advanced degree preferred
• Music Therapist Certification or Music Teacher Certification required
• Two years teaching experience in special education preferred
• The essential functions of the job described require the ability to exert moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, kneeling, crouching and brisk walking, and which may involve lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and material of moderate weight (40 pounds)
• Supervise students during emergency drills, play periods and community-based instruction; the ability to keep up with running children and/or to lift, position or assist with lifting students is essential to perform this task
• Ability to physically restrain students for their safety and the safety of others
• Current Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances
• Pre-employment medical examination, including a tuberculosis test required

Job Responsibilities:

• Plan and conduct assessments – record and interpret assessment data
• Develop lesson plans specific to skills practiced in music class
• Adapt music lessons to student’s abilities and needs
• Complete student progress reports, specific to music class
• Order music supplies
• Plan, implement, and adapt instructional activities
• Organize and maintain a safe and effective learning environment
• Utilize appropriate behavior management strategies and techniques
• Communicate routinely with parents and appropriate school district personnel
• Work effectively within a transdisciplinary educational team
• Participate in WISCA program activities
• Travel between sites as needed
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor