What are the responsibilities and job description for the Music Teacher position at Southern Westchester BOCES?
PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support the Southern Westchester BOCES Mission, Values, and Goals in all instruction, decisions, and actions.
- Develop and implement a high quality, standards-based music education curriculum, including the integration of technology, which will promote students' comprehensive understanding and appreciation of music.
- Provide music education instruction to a wide range of students with disabilities at the middle and high school levels.
- Develop, design, and implement differentiated lessons to address specific student learning challenges.
- As requested, collaborate with instructional teams in the preparation of student IEP's and BIP's.
- Work collaboratively with building-level teams to support students academically, socially, and emotionally.
- Make instructional and program recommendations for growth in the district's counseling plan.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers and related-service providers to identify and provide opportunities for students to explore life and career goals.
- Communicate with parents/guardians on a consistent basis.
Job Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
- New York State Music Teacher certification.
- Students with Disabilities Certification preferred.
- Up-to-Date knowledge and understanding of the New York State Arts Standards, as well as with the Next Generation Learning Standards.
- Excellent written, speaking, and listening skills.
- Experience in planning and delivering engaging and differentiated music lessons.
- Knowledge of options for technology integration in music introduction preferred.
- Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention.
Position Start Date:09/01/2025
Application Deadline:02/14/2025
Job Number: 54
