The L.D. Batchelder Elementary School is seeking a full year General Music and Chorus Teacher Long-Term Substitute. In this role, you will provide vocal instruction for students in grades 4 and 5, and general music instruction for students in grades K-5. The Music Teacher supports each student in the acquisition of basic skills, an understanding of the structure of music, vocal care, and motivates each student to work through the chorus/general music curriculum while providing them with a meaningful musical experience. 

This assignment is tentatively from September 3, 2024 through June 18, 2025 (the anticipated last day of the 2024-2025 school year). New educators will be required to attend the two day new staff orientation on dates still to be determined.

North Reading Public Schools is actively looking to build a diverse workforce to ensure all students feel welcome, safe, and valued for who they are and supported to reach their potential.

Essential duties

• Plan a music program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students
• Extend student music experiences into the general, wider community
• Instruct all levels of chorus, from small group instruction to large ensembles, on sight-reading, and music literacy
• Prepare and direct student musicians in school concerts
• Work cooperatively with other Performing Arts Department staff members in preparation for concerts
• Keep accurate records of student achievement
• Be available to communicate with parents/guardians as needed
• Value the role of social-emotional development in children plus knowledge of child development as it relates to a music curriculum
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or Designee

Requirements

• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) license in Music: Vocal/Instrumental/General, all levels
• Master's Degree, preferred
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with relevant laws and regulations that govern public schools
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required

The North Reading Public Schools (NRPS) provides a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where students develop both their social-emotional and academic skills and abilities through an exploration of a wide range of content areas, the arts, athletics, and extra-curricular opportunities. With a dedication to excellence, service, and life-long learning our students will engage collaboratively, think critically, embrace diversity, and value equity in order to become productive global citizens.

NRPS is actively looking to build a diverse workforce to ensure all students feel welcome, safe, and valued for who they are and supported to reach their potential. Candidates with different perspectives and experiences are strongly encouraged to apply to grow our school community and help students feel personally connected to their learning experiences and feel represented inside and outside of the classroom ensuring a sense of belonging.

North Reading Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin age, sex, gender identity, disability, religion, or sexual orientation, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the District's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact the Human Resources Administrator.