Teacher - Music

The Music Teacher provides direct and appropriate individualized instruction based on IEP goals and objectives in the subject areas according to the New York Learning Standards in Music and develops social skills while maintaining classroom discipline and safety. The teacher collaborates with a multidisciplinary team that includes teaching assistants, teacher aides, milieu therapists/assistants, social workers, parents and other professionals in the education and treatment of each child.

This position works the school calendar, which is a 10-month school year with a 6-week summer program.  

Essential Duties of Teacher - Music

Key duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Directly supervises all staff assigned to the classroom
• Classroom Management
• Teach music through musical instrument and voice.
• Delivers instruction according to the Orchard School Curriculum and the New York State Standards in Music.
• Maintains a safe and hazard free work area & reports problems and concerns regarding safety when appropriate.
• Demonstrates competency with Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and can safely employ a therapeutic hold.
• Provides children with appropriate supervision at all times.
• Monitors the performance of safety-related tasks by fellow staff, offering assistance, clarification and correction as needed.
• Follows up on concerns & complains made by children, families and co-workers
• Is flexible, supportive and accommodating in crisis or unplanned situations.
• Completes all paperwork requirements clearly, accurately and in a timely manner.
• Actively participates in training opportunities and supervisory discussions.
• Attends meetings and trainings as required.
• Plans instruction to meet the learning styles and needs of the individual student.
• Utilizes a variety of effective techniques and materials to encourage motivation, interest and learning by the students.
• Use assessment and evaluation information to design, implement, and revise teaching techniques in order to enhance and evaluate student learning
• Supports overall strategic plan of the organization
• Ability to adhere to our organization's core values and commitments

Essential Qualifications of Teacher - Music

Key qualifications include:  

• NYS Special Education Teacher Certification
• Teaching Experience Preferred

• Strong verbal, written, and computer skills.
• Emotional Intelligence
• Ability to access and utilize ADP app on smartphone or other device for access to agency programs

Physical/Travel Requirements of Teacher - Music

• Must possess ability to sit, stand, walk, run, climb stairs
• Have physical capacity to restrain or assist in the restraint of a child.

 The employee must be able to meet these requirements with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Benefits of Teacher - Music

• Generous PTO, personal and sick time
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Benefits
• 401(k) Employer Contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Aflac Benefits
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Employer Paid STD, LTD and Life Insurance
• Professional Development 

Disclaimer

Nothing in this job description restricts Andrus’ right to modify the duties/responsibilities of this job at any time, with or without advanced notice.

EEO Statement 

Andrus is an equal opportunity employer.