Music Teacher-Choral & Orchestra

Department: HS Fine & Performing Arts 

Job Title: Music Teacher-Choral & Orchestra

Reports to: School Principal/Department Head

FLSA Status: Exempt (Unit A)

Summary: The high school Choral & Orchestra Teacher will lead our Orchestra, direct Chorus(s), and teach the Music Theory classes including Advanced Placement Music Theory.  The music department consists of 2 full-time and 2 part-time staff. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Appropriate DESE teaching license, including SEI endorsement
• Ability to handle a multitude of varying and complex issues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to use technology effectively
• Experience directing string ensembles / orchestras
• Experience directing choral ensembles
• Ability to present evening concerts and support students auditioning / participating at regional festivals
• Ability to handle a multitude of varying and complex issues
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with numerous building stakeholders

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities (Not Limited To):

• Teach Orchestra, Choral Ensembles, Music Theory Classes
• Depending on enrollment, teach other classes within music (not listed above)
• Work closely with the Music Team and the greater Fine Performing Arts Department
• Perform evening concerts (typically 4-6 per year)
• Be present for evening events, Back to School Night, 8th Grade Open House, Parent Conferences
• Partner with counselors, department head, and deans to support struggling students
• Participate at weekly department, faculty or school-wide meetings
• Partner with the K-12 Music Department as needed
• Establish and maintain home/school connections for students and work with families concerning home situations
• that relate to school performance
• Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students
• Responsible for implementing “other job-related duties” as needed
• Design and implement curriculum and instruction that supports the school and district-wide goals of culturally
• responsive instruction and universally designed learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum, lesson and assessment design.
• Participate actively in faculty, department and team meetings.
• Set professional development goals, develop professional development plans, and participate in professional development activities that improve teaching practice.
• Follow safety procedures and written and verbal instructions to communicate effectively with students, colleagues,
• parents, and the community.
• Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students.
• Use an online learning management system to post important materials/information about courses.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Majority of work is performed in a school / classroom / performance hall environment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the teacher is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear. The teacher is regularly required to bend, stoop, crouch and/or kneel. The teacher is occasionally required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In compliance with state and federal laws, the Newton Public Schools is committed to equity, anti-racism and a nondiscrimination policy for students, employees
and prospective applicants. All educational and employment determinations are based on an individual’s qualifications and achievements without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, homelessness, physical or mental
disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state and/or federal statute.