What are the responsibilities and job description for the ADJUNCT TEACHER, MUSICAL THEATRE - VOCAL position at Pittsburgh Public Schools?
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POSITION TITLE
Adjunct Teacher, High School Musical Theatre
Job Description Summary
The ideal candidate is an experienced music director, teacher and accompanist. This position involves teaching several levels of music theory, as well as providing musical direction and piano accompaniment for several annual musical projects. Required skills include a strong ability to play a variety of music styles as well as an effective pedagogy for music theory for students ranging in grades 9-12.
The position will be 15 hours a week (12:10 - 3:10 PM, M-F) and does not include health care benefits.
WORK MONTHS
12 Months
Essential Functions
Bachelors degree in Music
Certification/Licensure Required
N/A
For more information on Pennsylvania (PA) Department of Education Certification Requirements visit the a href="https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/PAEducators/Pages/PACerts.aspx">PA Department of Education's Certification Types and Codes webpage .
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
The working conditions and physical requirements described here are representative of, but not limited to, those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made.
External applicants and internal non-school-based professional employees who are properly certified are eligible to apply for this position. This job posting is not a component of the School-Based Professional Internal Transfer Season. Current Pittsburgh Public School employees who are school-based professionals (teachers, librarian, counselors, social workers, etc.) are not eligible to apply to this position.
CITY OF PITTSBURGH RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
This position does not have a residency requirement.
Position : 104130
Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Location : CAPA 6-12
Grade : ADJ TCHR HOURLY
Group : PFT ADJUNC
Posting Start : 06/10/2025
Posting End : 12/31/9999
Details
MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $37.77
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Job Description
POSITION TITLE
Adjunct Teacher, High School Musical Theatre
Job Description Summary
The ideal candidate is an experienced music director, teacher and accompanist. This position involves teaching several levels of music theory, as well as providing musical direction and piano accompaniment for several annual musical projects. Required skills include a strong ability to play a variety of music styles as well as an effective pedagogy for music theory for students ranging in grades 9-12.
The position will be 15 hours a week (12:10 - 3:10 PM, M-F) and does not include health care benefits.
WORK MONTHS
12 Months
Essential Functions
- Prepare and teach stimulating classes in music theory to students aged 13-18
- Prepare the vocals for 2-3 annual student productions working as part of a production team alongside the director and choreographer
- Nurture each student to maximize their potential as musical theater artists
- Utilize differentiated instruction to assess and support all students according to their accommodations and learning styles
- Ensuring a culture of rigor and discipline in the classroom
- Practice a sensitive handling of students' emotional needs, giving constructive criticism, encouragement and confidence
- Create a welcoming, healthy and safe learning environment for all students to grow and learn by setting class-based rules and boundaries that are centered on mutual respect and understanding of our core values
- Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
- Regularly communicate with students, parents and other CAPA theater faculty to share artistic progress, encourage positive behavior, and resolve behavioral and artistic issues.
- Maintain student attendance records
Bachelors degree in Music
Certification/Licensure Required
N/A
For more information on Pennsylvania (PA) Department of Education Certification Requirements visit the a href="https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/PAEducators/Pages/PACerts.aspx">PA Department of Education's Certification Types and Codes webpage .
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Practicing musical director and accompanist with proven performance history
- Teaching experience with diverse audiences - high school, studio, and /or community settings
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Collaborative and creative team player
- Collaborative work with community arts organizations
- Proficiency in notation software a plus
The working conditions and physical requirements described here are representative of, but not limited to, those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made.
- Varies based on the needs of the supervisor
External applicants and internal non-school-based professional employees who are properly certified are eligible to apply for this position. This job posting is not a component of the School-Based Professional Internal Transfer Season. Current Pittsburgh Public School employees who are school-based professionals (teachers, librarian, counselors, social workers, etc.) are not eligible to apply to this position.
CITY OF PITTSBURGH RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
This position does not have a residency requirement.
Position : 104130
Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Location : CAPA 6-12
Grade : ADJ TCHR HOURLY
Group : PFT ADJUNC
Posting Start : 06/10/2025
Posting End : 12/31/9999
Details
MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $37.77
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