TEACHER - MUSIC

LOCATION:  TO BE DETERMINED - VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT GST BOCES REGION

DESCRIPTION:   Full-time position (1.0 FTE), 10 months per year, school calendar position, hours per day dependent upon work location

• Students have behavioral management needs and/or physical handicapping.
• Instruct students in the area of Music
• Responsible for complying with state and federal regulations
• Responsible for aligning unit plans/lessons with the NYS standards
• Promote positive and cooperative working relationships
• Administer standardized tests to assess the strength and skills of the student
• Draft appropriate annual goals and short-term objectives to present at the annual CSE meeting
• Evaluate and re-evaluate short term objectives on a regular basis throughout the school year
• Keep anecdotal records on student behaviors or events which may be needed for local CSE decision-making
• Adapts and provides educational materials and activities to meet individual needs of students
• Collaborates with all related service and support personnel to provide an integrated program that addresses students’ individual academic, behavioral and emotional development
• Keep abreast of changes and developments in the field by attending professional meetings, reading professional journals and other publications
• Consult regularly with parents, teachers, home school counselors and all others involved with the education of the student
• Plan and coordinate classroom aide(s) time and evaluate performance(s)
• Follows the schedule and building procedures of the building of assignment
• Carry out all other duties as assigned

Please complete your file by submitting the following information:

• Employment application
• Letter of interest
• Detailed résumé
• Evidence of NYS certification, license or Registration Certificate (if applicable)
• College undergraduate and graduate transcripts conferring degree
• If no college education, furnish a copy of high school diploma or GED
• One to three current, dated and signed letters of professional reference (must be less than 1 yr. old)

Qualifications:

Valid NYS Certification in the appropriate area of Music

• Experience  with students with special needs preferred

SALARY:  Per Educational Association Contract.  Plus comprehensive benefit package