The posting
This application is for Intinerant Music teaching positions within the School District of Philadelphia for the 2019-2020 school year, regardless of grade or school.
We are seeking candidates for the following content area positions for 2019-20, and anticipate the following openings:
Music (vocal and instrumental)- 25 openings
Candidates for Music will have an initial application screen and if successful will have a music audition scheduled by the Director Music Education.
The school-based application and interview process begins on April 3, 2019. Eligible candidates will receive additional information about how to apply for individual positions prior to April 3rd. Between now and April 3, 2019, you will be contacted for informal events to meet our school leaders and to conduct your own research on the plethora of school and position options available for you.
Once you receive an offer, we will ask for transcripts and background clearances, but they are not required for your initial application.
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Job Summary
A teacher in the School District of Philadelphia plans and teaches their subject area, following the scope and sequence for all courses; provides instruction to students in a variety of planned courses; provides the use of real life applications and simulations to instruct students in the analysis and interpretation of material being presented; instructs the use of tools, materials, processes and applications of technology, including pertinent software applications, in the development of lessons; and uses formal and informal classroom and district assessments.
Essential Functions
- Assesses the skill level of students and aligns classroom goals and activities to established state and local standards.
- Provides instruction in respective subject area.
- Provides students with instruction emphasizing real life applications and simulations.
- Teaches inquiry techniques that encourage experimentation and alternative approaches to problem solving.
- Provides technical expertise in the use of tools, materials, processes and applications of technology, including pertinent software applications.
- Provides students with learning experiences requiring them to demonstrate comprehension of concepts and the ability to use technological resources in developing solutions to problems.
- Provides instruction that encourages students to use learned skills as tools for inquiry-based learning.
- Creates a classroom environment in which students have access to subject-related materials that address their needs and interests.
- Collaborates with staff members within and across disciplines to integrate subject-specific skills across the curriculum.
- Keeps abreast of the latest developments and improvements in education as it affects the instructional program; attends faculty meetings to discuss school problems and teaching methods.
- Maintains classroom discipline.
- Maintains attendance, grade and other required records.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Certificates/Licenses
Valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate in respective grade level, and endorsements in respective subject area.
OR
Presentation of an original, signed letter from the Certification Officer of an accredited college or university verifying current enrollment in an approved certification program.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge of:
- the principles, practices and methods of grade level education.
- subject-specific expertise.
- the contents, materials, methodologies and practices utilized within education at the respective grade level.
- critical thinking methodologies and problem solving techniques.
- the theories and principles of child growth and development.
- state standards and performance levels.
- the use and application of technological innovations, including pertinent software, in the development of solutions to learning problems.
- authentic performance assessment principles.
Demonstrated ability to:
- assess students’ needs and learning styles and to design appropriate differentiated instruction to meet their needs.
- use and apply simulations and technological innovations in the classroom in pursuit of instructional strategies.
- facilitate inquiry-based learning as well as whole class, small group and individual instruction, driven by student needs.
- communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, administrators, supportive staff, parents, and students.
Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
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Please read the following guidelines to support you through the application process:
1) The SearchSoft application system works best in the Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome web browsers.
2) Make sure you check off "Teacher" as your Applicant Type, otherwise you will not be able to submit your application.
3) For your application to be considered complete, you must submit all of the following:
- Exercise Samples: You will answer these questions in the application portal; there is no time limit, but we recommend you save often; once you submit your responses, they are considered final and cannot be edited or updated. Lesson Plan: You should submit a lesson plan that corresponds to your Music certification.
4) Applicants who have applied to a teaching role in a previous year: Please make sure you have updated your resume and completed the exercise samples. Your application will not be reviewed if you have not updated these two parts of the application.
As you are working on your application, you can work on, save, and go back to your cover letter and the application itself. For your application to be considered complete, you must submit all of the above. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed or considered during the selection process.
