ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
400 Lake Street • Ithaca, New York • 14850
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Position Title: 1.0 Secondary Choral Director and Music Teacher
Brief Description: Teach secondary choral music and music. Celebrate student
identities through music and culture with an anti-racist, culturally
responsive commitment. Support all students utilizing an inclusive,
differentiated approach. Study and perform vocal and choral music
including: folk,jazz,gospel,spirituals and pop within a social justice
lens. Foster the joy, confidence and community that is cultivated
within the school setting through group singing. Study healthy vocal
techniques related to posture, breathing and tone production as well
as basic musicianship skills including music reading, singing in
harmony, understanding music terms and identifying music symbols.
Work with department professional learning communities within the
school and district to further district mission and goals. Proven
commitment to being a reflective educator committed to antiracist,
and culturally responsive, curriculum and pedagogy.
Current Location: District-wide
Anticipated Dates: August 30, 2023
Posting Dates: August 14, 2023 – until filled
Ithaca City School District values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans, people with disabilities, and those with lived experiences.
| MANDATORY Writing Sample Writing Sample required for application to be complete Please upload in writing sample or with cover letter |
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ICSD has a diverse student population representing a variety of races, gender identities, learning needs, social economic status, sexual orientations, languages, national origins, etc. Describe your teaching strategies and/or experiences for effectively educating students from diverse backgrounds. Please give specific examples of how you respond effectively to students who have a variety of identities, and/or respond effectively to students who are different from your own identity. How do you ensure success for every student? -
Tell us about any personal and professional experiences you have had that would help you help us to fulfill our district equity goals. -
The Ithaca City School District is a 1:1 district in grades 3-12. Please provide examples of how you have used or your vision for using digital technology in instruction. Also, please provide evidence of how you stay current with students’ digital world. |
Required Qualifications:
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The Ithaca City School District is committed to eliminating race, class and disability as predictors of academic performance, co-curricular participation and discipline. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a basic awareness of these commitments and a strong willingness to support these efforts.
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All candidates must possess New York State Teacher Certification in K-12 Music or qualify to obtain it by the first date of employment. This requires at least a Bachelor’s degree. Licensed teachers from other states may qualify for reciprocity.
Desired Characteristics:
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An educational leader whose competency, energy, and commitment will help ensure that students thrive;
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Proven ability to interact effectively with students and their families who represent cultures that are diverse in terms of race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and other characteristics in order to build an effective and collaborative school community;
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Ability to implement culturally responsive curriculum; create an inclusive classroom; and differentiate instruction in order to engage the learning styles and needs of each student as an individual.
Salary Range: $51,241-$73,141 (10-month full-time base)
Apply To: https://ithacacityschools.recruitfront.com
| The Ithaca City School District does not unlawfully discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military status, veteran status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or other federal/state protected status. |