Full-Time Head Music Teacher
Job Description
Mary McDowell Friends School is a K-12 college preparatory program dedicated to the success of students with learning disabilities. Grounded in the Quaker values of equality, integrity, and social responsibility, we cultivate a diverse community where all students can reach their full potential. Our specialized teaching methodologies and challenging curricula empower students to become academic achievers, creative thinkers, and contributing members of a global society.
Mary McDowell Friends School (MMFS) invites applications for a full-time US Head Music Teacher beginning August 2023.
Position Overview
Head Teachers support the mission of the school by overseeing the safety and well-being of the students in advisory, content area classes, core classrooms, and homeroom classes by monitoring and stimulating educational and social-emotional growth within the framework of the school’s mission by designing a challenging, creative and developmentally appropriate curriculum to teach students with learning disabilities. The Quaker beliefs, testimonies, and practices are integrated into our work with students, colleagues, families, and the broader community.
The essential duties of a Head Teacher include but are not limited to:
- Differentiate teaching methods, instructional materials, and assessment tools to meet students’ varying needs and interests
- Implement individualized and differentiated student plans for homework, organization, and behavior; assign and provide prompt feedback to classwork and homework
- Participate in all CSE reviews and meetings and testify at impartial hearings
- Collaborate with division directors/academic dean, speech and language professionals, occupational therapists, and counseling team members to address students’ needs
- Work with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of school programs
- Write, edit, and submit timely trimester reports, grades, recommendations, evaluations, and other requests as needed.
- Act as the advocate for homeroom students supporting each student in their relationships with other teachers and working with the cooperating homeroom teacher to be the primary point person with parents
- Supervise homeroom students when participating in division-wide and school-wide activities such as silence, assembly, and meeting special guests
- Participate fully in the life of the school, including professional development, MMFS committees, weekly faculty meetings, regular supervisory meetings, and all school silence and staff meetings
- Supervise student activities, including study hall, student trips (including overnight trips), advisory, student clubs, etc.
Diversity and Equity Commitments:
- Understand and participate in all school-wide diversity and equity initiatives
- Examine teaching practice through the lens of race, identity, equity, and privilege.
- Develop a curriculum that provides students with an opportunity to recognize their many identities
Staff and reporting relationships
Head Teachers report to the Division Directors. They also regularly work collaboratively with occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, school counselors, social workers, and school psychologists.
In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, this position’s annual base salary range is $68,000 – $115,000. Mary McDowell Friends School considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, essential skills, internal peer equity, and market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- MA required in the content area; special education experience a plus
- 3-5 years of direct teaching experience; independent or charter school experience a plus
- Strong oral and written communication with parents, children, and colleagues
- Commitment to equity and justice, including knowledge and skills related to cultural competencies
- The ability to create a classroom environment where students feel safe, supported, and challenged
- Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
- Growth mindset and ability to use feedback to improve practice
- Familiarity with new technologies; GSuite and Veracross a plus
How to Apply
To apply, please upload a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three professional references as a .pdf (preferable) or word document to our employee portal. If your background and experience are appropriate for the position, you will be contacted directly by a member of our search committee. We offer a rewarding work experience in downtown Brooklyn, NY, where we encourage employees to bring their whole selves to work. We recognize, appreciate, celebrate, and honor our diverse community as we build an awareness of who each individual is and who we are collectively. Applicants who enhance the diversity of the school's faculty and administration are strongly encouraged to apply. Please visit our website for more information on our school.275 total views, 0 today