SY24-25 PER SESSION VACANCY NOTICE # 1245: Teacher - All-City Principal Conductor-ALL (Office of Arts and Special Projects)

(CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING AVAILABILITY AND PROGRAMMATIC APPROVAL; this position is subject to budget approval and availability and may be withdrawn at any time)

                                                                                                                               

POSITION:                 

Teacher

Principal Conductor:  All-City High School Chorus, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, Latin Ensemble, Marching Band, Modern Music Project, or Orchestra

7 Positions, 1 for each All-City ensemble

 

LOCATION:

Various Citywide Locations

 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:          

New York City Department of Education licensed teacher of music currently assigned as a teacher of vocal or instrumental music, grades 9-12 preferred

 

SELECTION CRITERIA:  

1. Holds active New York State teaching certification in music
2. Strong conducting skills
3. Extensive knowledge of and experience selecting and rehearsing high school-, college-, and professional-level repertoire, solo and chamber music repertoire for the instruments and ensemble type that candidate is applying to lead
4. Extensive knowledge of ensemble pedagogy as well as vocal/instrumental pedagogy resulting in improved performance technique and directly corresponding to the instruments and ensemble type that candidate is applying to lead
5. Strong performance and sight-singing skills in the area of musical specialization corresponding to ensemble that candidate is applying to lead
6. Effective or Highly Effective ratings in Advance for the past three years while teaching in NYCDOE music programs; experience in high school ensembles preferred; must have extensive experience leading musical ensembles of the same type that candidate is applying to lead
7. History of demonstrated excellence in preparing students for high-level, high-quality musical performances, as well as engaging  and retaining the majority of students in a sequential music program
8. Ability to critically assess musical, organizational, and interpersonal challenges and identify and implement effective solutions
9. Ability to work collaboratively with teacher colleagues and program manager
10. Demonstrated evidence of strong leadership skills
11. Demonstrated ability to foster student leadership and student musical autonomy 
12. Demonstrated ability to be well organized and follow detailed instructions and procedures
13. Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines
14. Willingness to teach weekly on Saturdays, per work schedule listed below, and to participate with All-City ensemble in several performances/events at NYC venues throughout the school year
15. Documented record of excellent attendance and punctuality
16. Demonstrated ability to communicate in a professional, clear, timely, and transparent manner, in speech and in writing, to exercise sound professional judgment, and to display professionalism, positivity, and respect in all ways at all times
17. Proficiency using cloud-based computer applications and music-specific software (e.g., Google Workspace for Education, Office 365, Soundtrap, SmartMusic, MusicFirst; audio and video editing software) for integration into pedagogy, production of virtual performances, and recordkeeping
18. For All-City Jazz Ensemble Principal Conductor position:  Extensive knowledge and experience coaching students to perform well-executed improvised and/or prepared solos, teaching students to gain proficiency in improvisation, and coaching the rhythm section in authentic jazz performance techniques
19. For All-City Latin Ensemble Principal Conductor position:  Extensive knowledge of various Latin styles (e.g., salsa, merengue, guaguancó, bomba y plena, Cuban rumba and son), including how each component of the rhythm section functions in each style AND extensive knowledge of Latin ensemble performance conventions and pedagogy that results in stylistically authentic performance
20. For All-City Marching Band Principal Conductor position:  Extensive knowledge and experience with items/issues particular to marching band, including marching basics, equipment and supplies needed for marching with wind and percussion instruments, cadences, drum major commands, uniforms, flags/choreography, and parade logistics
21. For All-City Modern Music Project Principal Conductor position:  Extensive knowledge of various contemporary styles (e.g., hip hop, pop, rock), including how each component of the band functions in each style; Extensive knowledge of contemporary performance conventions and pedagogy that results in stylistically authentic performance; Extensive knowledge of modern band pedagogy, as well as vocal, string, wind & percussion pedagogy resulting in improved performance technique; Extensive knowledge and experience in the areas of songwriting and music production; Extensive knowledge and experience coaching students to create and refine original musical content in collaboration with other students and to perform well-executed improvised and/or prepared solos, teaching students to gain proficiency in songwriting, music production, and improvisation; Strong skills in songwriting, music production, instrumental/vocal performance, and/or improvisation - multiple areas preferred

 

Note: Applicants for per session employment who are not employed in the Department of Education’s regular school program or adult education program shall be considered for selection only if no qualified day school teacher or adult education employee is available.

 

DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:           

1. Lead efficient, effective and engaging weekly rehearsals and coaching sessions
2. Work collaboratively with assistant conductors to prepare students for concerts/performances
3. Actively recruit students to audition and enroll in the All-City High School Music Program
4. Select appropriate repertoire for concert performances while mindful of students’ musical skills, purpose/context of each performance, and performance time constraints
5. Take an active role in all aspects of student supervision
6. Maintain ongoing communication with staff and All-City High School Music Program Supervisor to plan and coordinate program activities
7. Take an active role in overseeing all aspects of rehearsals/coachings as well as concert participation, including but not limited to:

1. regular updating of emergency contact information in the OASP-specified electronic system(s) (shared with the All-City High School Music Program Manager and select OASP staff) and updating of student software login information, as needed
2. weekly updating of attendance records using OASP-specified electronic system (shared with the All-City High School Music Program Manager and select OASP staff)
3. collecting required forms (e.g., media consent form), maintaining an orderly record of forms collected, and making outreach to ensure that all forms have been fully and accurately completed and submitted, as specified
4. ongoing communication with students and parents (email, phone, in person) regarding regular attendance and punctuality
5. weekly musical preparation for rehearsals/coachings, including thorough score study, review of student recordings, and preparation of guide tracks and study recordings
6. setting goals for each rehearsal, preparing a rehearsal outline in collaboration with All-City High School faculty, and maintaining focus around rehearsal goals
7. actively and frequently providing specific feedback and adjusting instruction as needed in response to students’ performance to foster and maximize students’ musical growth
8. weekly distribution of MetroCards at in-person rehearsals and monthly completion of MetroCard accountability forms, according to specified procedures
9. assisting All-City High School Music Program Supervisor in securing rehearsal site building permits, serving as liaison between program administrators, custodial staff, and school site administration
10. submitting and reviewing several drafts of the concert program, performance narratives, stage plots, and award nominee biographies by requested deadlines
11. oversee maintaining and submitting semi-annual inventory, including instrument/equipment purchase and distribution
12. Oversee timely distribution, collection and submission of payroll and related staff documents to All-City High School Music Program Supervisor and/or OASP electronic timesheet processing systems, as applicable
13. Assume responsibility for all students in matters related to student safety and discipline
14. Exercise sound professional judgment at all times and maintain a positive, respectful, proactive stance while remaining in accordance with all NYCDOE Chancellor’s regulations
15. Ensure safety protocols are followed, including securing the building at the end of each activity, maintaining student privacy when using digital materials/systems, and strictly adhering to the most up-to-date COVID-19-related safety guidelines

 

WORK SCHEDULE:   

September 2024 through June 2025 - Saturdays, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm OR 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm.  Other weekday and weekend hours as needed, dates and times to be determined. 

Up to 200 hours total for Chorus, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, Latin Ensemble, Modern Music Project, and Orchestra.

Up to 250 hours total for Marching Band.

 

 

SALARY:                  

Per Session rates as per the relevant union/organization of the advertised title (UFT, CSA, DC-37 - Collective Bargaining Agreement).  Contingent Upon Funding Availability.

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Submit application: OP-175, copy of resume, cover letter, and copy of your NYS teaching license by June 30, 2025 to:

https://forms.gle/ie63iff77wHEs3pH7

 

 

PLEASE INCLUDE THE ABOVE CIRCULAR NUMBER ON YOUR APPLICATION

 

If you have any questions about this activity, please email lbucko@schools.nyc.gov