Music Teacher

Jan 25, 2008 3:03 PM

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

The UFT Secondary Charter School
Position: Music Teacher
Location of Activity: 800 Van Siclen Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11207
Deadline: April 30, 2008

Qualifications:

1. A belief that all students can achieve academic and personal excellence
2. A belief in the importance of public education as a means to prepare a democratic citizenry
3. New York State Certification in the appropriate subject area within the secondary (6-12) grades (special consideration will be given for candidates with National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification);
4. Demonstrated ability as a classroom teacher, working with diverse children, including those with special needs;
5. Expert pedagogy with an understanding of a range of learning strategies, instructional techniques, and strategies in providing standards-based learning experiences;
6. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and collegially with the School Leader, teachers, and other staff in a school founded on democratic values and committed to democratic governance
7. Proficiency in formal and informal assessments and the use of quantitative and qualitative student achievement data to drive decision-making;
8. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with peers in developing and implementing standards-based curriculum that addresses diverse learning needs;
9. Willingness to participate in and/or provide professional development experiences for the school community;
10. Familiarity with the current and historical debates in educational content and curriculum;
11. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with parents/guardians;
12. Diplomatic persistence, determination, and problem-solving skills;
13. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities:

1. Embody, preserve, and promote the school’s mission, purpose, and core values;
2. Teach students and coordinate their learning experiences to ensure the attainment of NYS learning standards;
3. Lead a student advisory;
4. Develop lesson plans and coordinate with grade level colleagues in the development of interdisciplinary units of study and subject area colleagues in the development of the curriculum;
5. Provide direct and indirect instruction that are aligned with student, class, grade-level, an d subject area short and long term goals;
6. Participate and collaborate in a variety of professional development activities to enrich teaching practices;
7. Engage in effective and appropriate classroom management;
8. Prepare individual student achievement reports to parents/guardians;
9. Establish and maintain meaningful partnerships with colleagues, family members, and the school community;
10. Perform other educational duties as necessary.

Application: Submit cover letter and résumé, to:

Music Teacher Job Announcement
The UFT Secondary Charter School
800 Van Siclen Avenue
Brooklyn , NY   11207
ATTN: Byron Major
Email: BMajor@UFTSCS.ORG
Fax: # 718-649-0653

Deadline: April 30, 2008

Note: Charter schools are autonomous public schools incorporated as independent not-for- profit organizations. Applicants currently employed by the New York City Department of Education are eligible to take a two-year leave of absence to work in a charter school. Salary and benefits are the same as the New York City Department of Education.

The UFT Secondary Charter School is an equal opportunity employer.