Conservatory Faculty

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Music Teacher/Therapist for Special Education Students

SUPERVISOR: Kathleen Suss

STATUS: Part-time; 10 hours per week March - June, 2024

GENERAL PURPOSE

Serve as a Music Teacher for Concordia Conservatory’s outreach program in six (6)

Stamford Public Elementary Schools, serving students in contained classrooms with a

range of neurological and physical disabilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

● Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Music Education or Music Therapy.

● Experience working with special needs children, preferably in a school setting.

● Strong interpersonal, public speaking and writing skills.

● Ability to represent the Conservatory in a professional manner.

● Work well with multiple constituencies.

● Ability to work with confidential information and exercise discretion.

● Demonstrate ability to effectively solve problems; initiate and implement projects

independently.

● Goal and detail oriented.

● Effective at managing multiple priorities.

● Ability to work independently.

● The availability and willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.

● Maintain a positive attitude that will promote a healthy cultural climate that

reflects the mission of Concordia Conservatory.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

● Provide 30 minute in classroom music lessons for 6 Stamford Elementary Public

Schools (K-5). Working with students with autism spectrum disorder, neurological

dysfunction and developmental and/or cognitive disabilities

● Ability to work well with verbal and non-verbal clients with a range of disabilities

● Driver’s License and personal vehicle required

● Report to Executive Director for scheduled meetings

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

● Exemplify philosophy of Concordia Conservatory’s mission statement and values

in all aspects of day-to-day duties and responsibilities assigned to this position

● Effectively communicate with kindness, understanding and helpfulness when

interacting with students, staff, faculty and the general public

● Develop and maintain positive relationships

● Exhibit a cheerful, positive, loyal, team-member attitude toward the purposes,

programs, policies and goals of the Conservatory

● Constantly strive to improve performance

CORE COMPETENCIES

● Critical evaluation—identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and

analyze information skillfully

● Oral communication—speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative

situations, demonstrate group presentation skills and conduct meetings

● Written Communication—edit work for spelling and grammar, present numerical

data effectively and read and interpret written information

● Ethical practice

● Adaptability—adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing

demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events

● Dependability—consistently at work on time, follow instructions, respond to

management direction and solicit feedback to improve performance

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Reports to the Concordia Conservatory Executive Director Kathleen Suss and Director

Melinda Magnani

RESPONSIBILITY FOR PUBLIC CONTACT

Regular contact with students, faculty, staff and third parties requiring courtesy,

discretion, professional appearance and sound judgment.

SALARY

Commensurate with experience.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and three professional

references.

Concordia Conservatory’s mission is to inspire, instruct and enrich lives through music,

offering excellence in education and performance. Concordia is committed to bringing

the arts to all people regardless of age, ability, ethnic origin or financial situation, and

serves as an education and therapy resource for the communities in Westchester and

Fairfield counties.

Concordia Conservatory does not discriminate in the employment of individuals on the

basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex or age.