TEACHER MUSIC - SY 26-27

Lawrence Public Schools is committed to ensuring that all students successfully master the content and skills necessary to graduate from high school, college, and/or career ready through a standards-based, rigorous instructional program focused on academic achievement and the development of 21st-century skills.

About the role

The Music Teacher plays a key role in enriching the academic lives of students at Leahy Elementary School. This is a full-time, non-exempt salaried position.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strong, positive force in the classroom, consistently motivating students to engage and learn.
• Design, implement, and collaborate on high-quality music curricula incorporating research-based strategies to help students master Massachusetts and Common Core standards.
• Set class-wide and individual goals, providing specific and actionable feedback to students on their progress.
• Build supportive relationships with fellow teachers, associate teachers, and staff, offering regular feedback to develop associate teachers.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by administration.

Requirements

• Massachusetts Teacher Certification in the appropriate area.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Proficient in English.
• Prior experience teaching music preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

Skills

• Ability to create a safe, purposeful classroom environment that prioritizes learning for all students.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers, instructional leaders, and partners to meet the needs of all students.

Pay

$61,788 – $94,614 per year.