Teacher - Music - Choral Or Orchestra And Music Technology, Piano Or Guitar Grades 6-12

Position: TEACHER - MUSIC - CHORAL OR ORCHESTRA AND MUSIC TECHNOLOGY, PIANO OR GUITAR GRADES 6-12
Job Summary

Milwaukee Public is actively recruiting qualified candidates for a Music Teaching position for Audubon Middle and High School.

Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is seeking highly motivated and creative individuals to build and implement high quality music education programming. Music educators are part of the vibrant arts community in Milwaukee and have countless opportunities to partner with Milwaukee's professional arts organizations. Educators are supported by the Music Curriculum Specialist and music support teachers in the office of Fine Arts, as well as the Milwaukee Music Educators Association, a growing community of music educators across the district who seek to share best practices and develop a strong and culturally responsive music curriculum.

MPS music educators provide a music curriculum aligned to the Wisconsin Music Standards. In MPS, the teachers and leaders are committed to the vision of high expectations for achievement, equal access to high levels of instruction, the achievement of academic proficiency for all students, and the closing of the achievement gap among subgroups within the schools. Milwaukee Public Schools is a great place for those who seek to work in an environment that supports their creativity and innovation and respects their skills and abilities as a teacher.

A Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) teacher provides an instructional program for students which is appropriate to their educational needs and developmental level. The educational program is offered in an equitable, multi-cultural setting and teaches all children to think deeply, critically and creatively. The teacher supports the MPS strategic plan.

Applications for Music Teaching positions are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources. All applicants must upload the following items to the application:

• A current resume
• Official degree conferred college transcripts

If you are unable to electronically attach these documents, please email them to Cassandra Morales-Salcedo at (morac
2.wi.us).

How To Apply

Interested applicants should complete all sections of the application including the online submission of a current resume and degree conferred transcripts.

Qualified applicants will be sent a notice to complete an online interview using our interview software, Vid Cruiter. The notice for interview will be sent via email from careers.wi.us.

Appointment is subject to a criminal background check, a drug/alcohol test and credential verification.

If you have any questions, please contact Cassandra Morales-Salcedo .us or .

Qualifications

Eligible applicants MUST:

• Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Hold a content area teacher license
  • If you are not a licensed teacher, you must be willing to enroll in a licensing program within one semester of hire. Unlicensed applicants may reach out to an MPSU Talent Development Specialist to learn how to find a licensure program .us .

Responsibilities

• Maintains a broad knowledge of all facets related to the teaching assignment as related to the subject and grade level of the students.
• Uses research-proven practices to improve student achievement.
• Implements Board policies as necessary to improve the educational environment.
• Plans and organizes material for instruction and presents and reinforces lessons as appropriate.
• Addresses different learning modalities, including auditory, visual and kinesthetic.
• Uses appropriate classroom management strategies and relates well to the student population.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

The Teacher salary range starts at $54,386.11 and increases according to the set salary schedule based on education beyond the required bachelor's degree and previous years of fully licensed K-12 teaching experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Milwaukee Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of a person's sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

In accordance with Wisconsin Statutes, every applicant for a position with Milwaukee Public Schools will be subject to the open records law. Any applicant not wishing to have his/her identity released, must submit a written statement to that effect to the Office of Human Resources. The identities of all "final candidates" may be released. Milwaukee Public Schools reserves the right to interview the best qualified candidates.