What are the responsibilities and job description for the Long Term Substitute - HS Music position at Innovation Academy Charter School?
Innovation Academy Charter School seeks a long-term substitute teacher for a paternity leave from the start of the school year to early November. Situated in Tyngsboro, MA (near the intersection of routes 3 and 495), IACS draws a diverse student body from neighboring districts, including Lowell, Dracut, and Chelmsford, as well as Tyngsboro. Our community represents 19 languages spoken, 39% students of color, 25% of students on special education plans, and a community of students and staff that identify as LGBTQ.
IACS seeks to serve all students within an academically rigorous and culturally responsive community of learners. The long-term substitute would be following a teacher-developed curriculum. Our music program balances performance, composition, and cultural/historical study, giving students multiple avenues to explore music. Music classes at IACS are highly collaborative, project-based, and responsive to student interests.
Successful candidates will be passionate learners and collaborators who are committed to the school’s mission and invested in the academic and social-emotional learning of all students. Our school has a close-knit community of teachers, students, administration, and parents. Teachers serve as advisors to a group of 12-13 students each year, building strong relationships with students outside of the academic classroom.
IACS has a strong mentoring program for teachers new to the school and those new to teaching, including career changers. We welcome candidates who are committed to their own professional learning, open to feedback, and committed to collaboration.