Posting Opens May 30, 2025 Closes June 8, 2025
The Akron Board of Education announces an opening for a Music Teacher (Vocal), NIHF STEM Middle School, Job Code 006, TS 380 (190 days). Salary Range TBD. Collective Bargaining Unit – AEA. This position is a State Teachers Retirement System position.
Application must be made electronically through http://www.applitrack.com/akron/onlineapp/.
Please upload a letter of interest, resume and a current copy of appropriate license in addition to completing the online application. The Superintendent reserves the right to either keep the position open until suitable applicants are found or to cancel and repost the position with such changes as may be deemed appropriate. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Dawn Wilson, Fine Arts Learning Specialist.
QUALIFICATIONS - Required:
Desired:
A commitment to working with students, professionals and community members in a multicultural setting;
Strong belief in the concept of integrating arts and academics;
Evidence of successful teaching in small and large ensembles settings;
Demonstrates organizational skills;
Willingness to attend summer in-service program prior to opening of school.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Assumes responsibility for music instruction in an individual, small group and classroom situation;
Collaborates with the other music specialists and classroom teachers to develop interdisciplinary units;
Plans and provides written evidence of program preparation upon request from administration;
Uses technology as a part of daily instruction;
Collaborates with classroom teachers for the purpose of arts integration and cross-curricular projects;
Works with the other music specialists on school-wide programs and projects;
Submit instrumental ensemble performances to formal assessments/adjudications through Ohio Music Educators Association;
Assists in procuring and maintaining community/business partnerships;
Willing to participate in appropriate staff development;
Plans a program of study that meets the students’ needs and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of building administrator;
Creates an environment that is conducive to learning;
Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives;
Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required;
Counsels with colleagues, students and/or parents on a regular basis;
Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct;
Develops reasonable rules of classroom behaviors and procedures;
Maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner;
Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance;
Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations;
Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned;
Strives to maintain and improve professional competence;
Administers citywide assessments; reviews data and adjusts teaching;
Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required;
Reports to and carries out any other responsibilities as assigned by the building administrator.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands of the job described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a normal office environment and is regularly required to talk and hear; frequently required to walk, sit and stand; stoop, kneel or crouch; use hands to type, handle and carry objects; may be required to lift up to 15 pounds in weight. Must be able to use a computer. Required to travel within and outside the district as needed and required.
If you require any special services (such as interpreter, braille or large print, or wheelchair accessible accommodations) covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Public Law 101-336, Section 102, please call the Department of Human Resources at 330-761-2949. If you are using a TTY/TTD, please call the Ohio Relay Service, 1-800-750-0750.
Akron Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes").
