What are the responsibilities and job description for the Band and Music Technology Teacher position at Newtown Public Schools?
NEWTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL
March 14, 2025
TITLE: Band & Music Technology Teacher
LOCATION: Newtown Middle School
START DATE: August 2025
SALARY: Per Teachers Contract
RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide instructional music programing for 7th and 8th grade Band,
Music Lab, & WIN (What I Need) students and integrate music into the
total school effort. Facilitate after school programs such as but not
limited to Jazz Band & Honors Band. Perform other classroom
teaching and duty assignments consistent with the requirements of the
position and BOE-NFT contractual agreements.
Must hold Connecticut Certification #049, Pre K-12
- Superior instructional skills in wind, brass, percussion instruments & music
- Have a working knowledge of current trends in middle school music education.
- Ability and desire to work with classroom teachers in developing integrated
- Evidence of thorough understanding of unique needs of early adolescents and how
- Strong technology skills and ability to incorporate into the music program.
- The ability to develop a model music program.
- Strong organization and communication skills.
- A commitment to building a strong school community by building rapport with
- A commitment to continuous improvement and high expectations.
The Newtown Public School District values the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to
our students and community. We are committed to recruiting, supporting, mentoring,
coaching and retaining a highly motivated, diverse, dedicated and enthusiastic staff. We
welcome your interest in joining us and look forward to meeting you.
APPLICATION: Interested applicants are invited to apply online by via the following link:
Band & Music Technology Teacher
The Newtown Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action
for all qualified persons. The Newtown Public School District does not discriminate in any
employment practice, education program, or education activity on the basis of race, color, religion,
sex, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, status as a domestic violence
victim, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws,
except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.
