Summer Curriculum Writers: Music and Visual Arts K-12
Additional Opportunities for PPS Teachers
Other - Position - Valid PA Certificate
Job Number
4600296633
Start Date
Open Date
04/11/2024
Closing Date
07/11/2024
*Positions pending funding approval*
Curriculum writers will work closely with the arts education leadership Team to develop curriculum and curate materials/references for Music and Visual Arts courses in various grade level bands K-12. The curriculum writing project will begin on June 20 and end by August 15, tentatively (dates are subject to change based on the number of applicants). Writers will be expected to work a maximum of ten hours per week.

• Art Grade K-5; 2 positions; 120 hours
• Art Grade 6-8; 2 positions; 60 hours
• Art Through Science; 1 position; 10 hours
• Ceramics 1-4; 2 positions; 40 hours
• Jewelry/Metals 1-4; 1 position; 40 hours
• Photography 1-4; 1 position; 40 hours
• Vis Comm Design 1-2; 1 position; 40 hours
• Visual Arts 1-4; 2 positions; 60 hours
• Band 1-5; 2 positions; 60 hours
• Beginning and Intermediate Band 6-8 and Band Grades 4 & 5; 2 positions; 60 hours
• Beginning and Intermediate Chorus 6-8 and Chorus HS; 2 positions; 60 hours
• Beginning and Intermediate Strings 6-8 and Instrumental Music Grades 4 & 5; 2 positions; 60 hours
• Orchestra 1-5; 2 positions; 40 hours
• Guitar 1-5; 1 position; 20 hours
• Keyboard/Piano 1-5; 1 position; 50 hours
• Music Grade K-5; 2 positions; 120 hours
• Music Grade 6-8; 2 positions; 60 hours
• Music Technology 1-3; 1 position; 40 hours
• Percussion 1-4; 1 position; 20 hours
• Steel Drums; 1 writer; 12 hours

Reports To
Arts Education Leadership Team
Salary
Workshop Rate (23.32/hr) for 10 - 60 depending on course and grade level band
Qualifications
Pittsburgh Public Schools Teacher

Valid PA Department of Education Teaching Certification (Art, Music)

Previous curriculum writing experience preferred, but not required

Depth of understanding of the National Core Arts Standards
Residency Requirements
No Residency Requirement
Essential Job Functions
Work independently and in collaboration with the arts education leadership team and other writers when applicable.

Select content from adopted core instructional resources, identify additional supplemental instructional resources, and develop content such as learning activities, assessments, and projects.

Meet with the writing team at scheduled times on Microsoft Teams and in person.

Submit work on-time in accordance with established schedules and deadlines, revise work as needed, and develop work in alignment with guidelines, standards, and expectations set by the Arts Education Leadership Team.
The Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, marital status, pregnancy or disability in its programs, activities, career and technical education programs or employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. It is the policy of the Pittsburgh School District to make all services, programs and activities available and to provide reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities. Please make requests for accommodations at least 72 hours before the scheduled event. For more information regarding accommodations, civil rights grievance procedures, please contact Employee Relations, Office of Human Resources, 341 S. Bellefield Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 or 412-529-HELP (4357).