School Year 24/25 Secondary Band And Music Teacher

Position: High School Band & General Music Teacher

School: Classical High School

Grade Level: 9 - 12

Full Time Start Date: August 2024

About LPS

Lynn is a seaside urban district located on Boston's north shore. The city is known for its contemporary public art, historic architecture, downtown cultural district, and public parks and open spaces, which include the oceanfront Lynn Shore Reservation and Lynn Woods Reservation. Home to an international population, Lynn Public Schools services almost 17,000 students across 18 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 2 comprehensive high schools, 1 vocational school, and 1 alternative junior/senior high school. We are a linguistically-rich community with 68% of our students speaking two or more languages.

LPS Vision and Core Values

Drawing upon the strength of our community, our families, our students, and our partners, Lynn Public Schools commits to fulfilling the intellectual, physical, and social-emotional potential of all of our students. We work together so our students learn to thrive, advance, and impact the greater community and the world.

The Lynn Public Schools is committed to our Core Values:

• Inclusiveness

• Shared Responsibility

• Collaborative Relationships

• High Expectations

• Inspiring Life-Long Learning

Lynn Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of strengthening an environment and school culture that honors and celebrates diversity and responds effectively to the social-emotional experiences of every student and family. LPS Strategic Plan

JOB DETAILS

The Lynn Public Schools Music Department seeks an enthusiastic and committed Music Teacher for Classical High School. This individual will oversee the Band Ensemble program, comprising established Concert Band and new Modern Band courses. Additionally, they will lead various General Music classes such as Piano, Music Theory, Music Technology, and Developing Musicianship, alongside a veteran Chorus Teacher who will also teach some General Music courses.

The ideal candidate should possess experience in guiding secondary Band Ensembles, adeptness in lesson planning and assessment, and the ability to utilize data for instructional purposes. Providing students with consistent feedback on their progress toward learning objectives is essential. Familiarity with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and their progression is crucial for designing standards-based lessons. Detailed job specifics, including class organization, will be communicated by the music supervisor and principal.

• Preference will be given to candidates with piano accompaniment skills or a willingness to develop them.

QUALIFICATIONS

Hold a valid license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Music: Vocal/Instrumental/General - All Levels.

• Bachelor's degree

• SEI Endorsement as needed

• Urban experience preferred

We encourage you to apply or reach out for more information if you meet some of the qualifications above. The Lynn Public Schools community celebrates that we live in a rapidly changing, increasingly diverse and connected world. We are committed to hiring educators that represent diversity of race, color, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, religion and gender.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• As negotiated with Lynn School Committee and Lynn Teachers Union.

• 180 days per year

• Teacher Salary Estimator

BENEFITS: The City of Lynn offers comprehensive and competitive health and dental benefits; Harvard Pilgrim PPO/HMO, Altus Dental High/Low, and Vision. Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Plan (FSA) as well as Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability are available on a voluntary basis.

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical, including a drug test, National fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check (NCBC), and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI).

All MUST be completed PRIOR to the start of employment.

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the policy of the Lynn Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, home status or disability in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its program and activities in compliance with Title VI and VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and M.G.L., Ch.76. Sec.5, M.G.L., Ch. 151B, and M.G.L., Ch.151C.

Please fill out online application. May also send a letter of interest, resume, and any supplementary materials to carrollj@lynnschools.org or mail to Director of Music, Lynn Public Schools 100 Bennett St. Lynn MA 01905