Can Be Combined with 0.5 BHS Choir Director or 0.5 Strings Music Teacher
Burlington is a vibrant, picturesque community on Lake Champlain and the most culturally diverse city in Vermont. Burlington has an international airport, and is in close proximity to a number of large cities, including Montreal (90 minutes away by car), Boston (45 minutes by air), and New York City (one hour by air). With our excellent schools system, parks and
Lake Champlain, and local ski mountains within an hour’s drive, it is not surprising that Burlington routinely finds itself on the “best places in the country to raise children” lists.
Burlington High School is seeking a passionate and energetic high school
Music Teacher
to join a school committed to high levels of achievement of all students.
This 0.5 FTE position can be combined with a 0.5 BHS Choral Music Teacher or 0.5 Strings Teacher.
The Music Teacher will teach sections of Digital Music, Music Theory and/or Exploratory Music, depending on student interest.
Ideally, the Music Teacher will also be able to teach at least one other musical course such as Guitar, World Music, and Piano.
The position requires teaming with other high school music teachers to co-teach, collaborate, and coordinate classes.
The position also requires after school, evening, and some weekend hours for various concerts, competitions, and other events as designated.
QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
Job Requirements:
Licensed or eligible for Vermont Educators License.
Endorsement in elementary music or eligible for Vermont Provisional License.
Documented NCLB Highly Qualified Teacher status.
Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Required Qualifications:
Understanding of cultural Competency (as explained through Essay 1 in SchoolSpring)
Experience teaching music at the high school level
Familiarity with integrated technology as a learning tool
Knowledge of best practices regarding frameworks of student behavioral support (e.g, PBIS, Responsive Classroom, Developmental Designs, Positive Discipline)
Knowledge of and experience with recognized high music teaching methodologies (e.g. Orff, Kodaly, Feierabend, Music Learning Theory)
Preferred Attributes:
Training and/or experience with English Language Learners and implementing inclusion practices
Experience in a Professional Learning Community, Critical Friends Group, or other best practice model of professional collaboration
Evidence of engaging with parents, faculty, students, and community to extend and expand musical opportunities
Experience designing and directing large-scale performances/concerts
As per the Master Agreement between the Burlington Board of School Commissioners and the Burlington Education Association.
Position Type:
Part-time
Positions Available:
1
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Burlington School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
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