SY24-25 PER SESSION VACANCY NOTICE # 1299: Teacher - Salute To Music (Office of Arts and Special Projects)

Teacher

Music teacher for Borough-Wide Salute to Music instrumental and vocal music program and Piano Accompanist

Up to 5 piano accompanists and 65 music teacher positions

1. Holds active New York State teaching certification in music
2. Extensive knowledge of middle- and high school-level ensemble, solo, and chamber repertoire, as well as instrumental or choral/vocal pedagogy, corresponding to one or more of the following ensembles (chorus, concert band, jazz ensemble, orchestra, guitar, piano, modern band); teacher’s musical expertise must correspond to the needs of the ensemble(s) where vacancy exists
3. Effective or Highly Effective ratings in Advance for the past three years while teaching in NYCDOE music programs, middle school ensembles preferred
4. History of demonstrated excellence in preparing students for high-quality musical performances, as well as engaging and retaining the majority of students in their school’s music program
5. Strong vocal/instrumental performance and conducting skills
6. Ability to critically assess musical, organizational, and interpersonal challenges and identify and implement effective solutions
7. Ability to work collaboratively with teacher colleagues and program manager
8. Demonstrated evidence of strong leadership skills
9. Demonstrated ability to be well organized and follow detailed instructions and procedures
10. Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines
11. Willingness to teach weekly on Saturday mornings, per work schedule listed below, and to participate with Salute to Music ensembles in performances at NYC venues at select times during the school year
12. Documented record of excellent attendance and punctuality
13. 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
14. Proficiency using digital audio workstations (DAWs), cloud-based computer applications, and music-specific software (e.g.,  Google Workspace for Education, Office 365, Pro Tools, Logic, Garage Band, Ableton Live, Soundtrap, SmartMusic, MusicFirst; other audio and video software) for integration into pedagogy, production of virtual performances, and recordkeeping
    

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA FOR ACCOMPANIST:

1. Demonstrated evidence of professional-level piano skills, including music sight-reading
2. Demonstrated ability to accompany varied musical styles authentically and fluidly
3. Satisfactory piano audition performance

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.

1. Lead efficient, effective and engaging weekly rehearsals of the Salute to Music Program ensembles
2. Work collaboratively with teacher colleagues and program manager to plan and coordinate program activities and prepare students for scheduled concerts
3. Actively recruit students to audition and enroll in the Salute to Music Program
4. Select repertoire for concert programs in collaboration/coordination with fellow Salute to Music faculty
5. Take an active role in all aspects of student supervision
6. Take an active role implementing/assisting with 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 Salute to 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 Salute to 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. developing and implementing rehearsal outlines and maintaining focus around rehearsal goals, in collaboration with Salute to Music faculty, shared each week electronically with faculty, Salute to Program Manager and select OASP staff
7. weekly distribution of MetroCards at rehearsals and monthly completion of MetroCard accountability forms, according to specified procedures
8. reviewing several drafts of the concert program, performance narratives, stage plots, and award nominee biographies by requested deadlines
9. maintain and submit semi-annual inventory and distribute instruments

7. Exercise sound professional judgment at all times and maintain a positive, respectful, proactive stance while remaining in accordance with all NYCDOE Chancellor’s regulations
8. Ensure safety protocols are followed, including securing the building at the end of each activity, maintaining student privacy when using digital materials/systems, and following the most up-to-date COVID-19-related safety guidelines
9. If needed, serve as center director and assist program manager with administrative duties.  Duties may include those listed in #6 above, as well as: maintenance of student permission forms, proof of verifying COVID vaccination for student participants, ensuring distribution of music-specific and non-music-specific PPE and strict adherence to the most up-to-date COVID-19 related safety guidelines, staff payroll, obtaining building permits, serving as a liaison to school sites, responsibility for student safety and discipline.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES FOR ACCOMPANIST:

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