Deadline: April 22, 2024
District/Organization: Portland Public Schools
Position/Type: Teacher, full time
Position Details
Portland Public Schools: Music Teacher (part-time)
Portland Public Schools’ seeks an innovative and passionate education professional to join our team as a shared time teacher at St.
Patrick’s School.
The desired candidate will continue the current music schedule while expanding the program to develop a Middle School and High School Band and/or Choir.
This position will begin with the 24/25 school year.
The desired candidate would possess the following attributes:
Knowledge of MTSS and PBIS to support student needs.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Willingness to coach or serve as an advisor for extracurricular activities including developing programs
Ability to integrate technology into teaching and learning practices
Ability to handle complex and stressful issues or situations with sound judgment, common sense, and a calm demeanor
Impeccable character, a good sense of humor, and compassion for students, families, and staff
Eligible candidates must meet the following qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education
Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate JQ or JX
Knowledge and experience in a music setting regarding curriculum development/implementation, classroom management and music theory.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must be familiar with State and Federal standards for performing arts.
Basic piano proficiency to accompany vocal performances.
Experience teaching: beginning level vocal music and reading music, introductions to instruments and performing at large ensemble capacities
Position Details:
Title: Part-time Music Teacher at St.
Patrick School
Reports to: Westwood Elementary Principal
Calendar: Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, school calendar
Compensation: In accordance with PEA contract
Posting date: April 8, 2024
Application deadline: April 22, 2024
Application Process:
Applicants for the position may email the following documents in one attachment to:ckenroy@portlandk12.
org or apply online at:
https://www.
applitrack.
com/Portlandk12/onlineapp/default.
aspx?Category=Elementary+School+Teaching
Letter of interest detailing the manner in which the candidate meets the qualifications and desired attributes for the position
A current resume with reference contact information
Copies of all university transcripts
Copies of current Michigan educator certification or certification program letter of acceptance
Two current (within the last two years) letters of recommendation
Christopher Kenroy, Principal
Westwood Elementary School
883 Cross St
Portland, MI 48875
Questions about the position or the district can be sent to Christopher Kenroy, Principal at ckenroy@portlandk12.
org or 517-647-2989.
No person applying for employment at Portland Public Schools shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category, (collectively, “Protected Classes”), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
E-mail: ckenroy@portlandk12.
org