Montgomery County Educational Service Center - MCESC is hiring: Music Teacher /

Position Type:
High School Teaching/ Music - Band

Date Posted:
1/22/2025

Location:
Ansonia Local Schools

Date Available:
08/20/2025

Closing Date:
02/28/2025

District:
Ansonia Local Schools

Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations and goals.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive for student learning to whole group, small group and individualized instruction.
• Develops lesson plans, instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs.
• Continues to develop professional knowledge in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's district policies and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members to evaluate and assess curriculum.
• Participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids, supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day.
• Assists in administering standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.

Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, email, printer & copier, gradebook software and telephone.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of curriculum and concepts, including all subject matters taught.
• Knowledge of data information systems.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications Profile
Must hold appropriate licensure for the position or demonstrate the ability to obtain one.

Education
Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

Experience
Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred, but not required.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Requested Application Information:
1. Complete Application
2. Resume
3. College Placement Credentials if Available
4. Letters of Recommendation
5. Copy of Official Transcript
6. References

Application Procedures:
Email a Letter of Interest and Resume to:
Mr. Dan Barnes, Principal
dan.barnes@ansoniaschools.org
Ansonia High School
600 East Canal Street
Ansonia, Ohio 45303

ANSONIA LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is the policy of Ansonia Local Schools that no candidate for a position in this District shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, creed or ancestry, age, gender, marital status, nondisqualifying disability, height, military status, or other protected categories.