8/3/17
NOTICE OF VACANCY
ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
ITHACA, NEW YORK
Our Mission is: to educate every student to become a life long learner; to foster academic, social, emotional and physical development; to nurture an understanding and respect for all people in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic world; and to promote responsible citizenship in a democracy.
Position Title: 1.0 Music Teacher (.9 probationary/.1 Long-term substitute)
Brief Description: Teach K-5 classroom (general) music in two elementary schools. Teacher will travel between buildings. This is one of six teachers in eight buildings.
Current Location: TBD
Effective Date: 9/1/17
Application Screening: will begin August 17 or until filled
(Application Deadline)
*Please see Writing Sample for mandatory questions*
Required Qualifications:
· 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.
· Knowledge of Common Core
· Ability to use technology in instruction
· Possession of New York State certification in Music.
*Writing Sample:*
1. Describe your philosophy for effectively educating a diverse group of students (including race, socio-economic status, learning differences, and others) to ensure their success.
2. Tell us about any personal and professional experiences you have had that would help you help us to fulfill our district equity goals.
3. 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.
Desired Characteristics:
· An educational leader whose competency, energy, and commitment will help ensure students thrive; and
· 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; and
· Exhibits 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: $41,839-$63,739 (10-month, full-time base)
Apply To: www.olasjobs.org
In addition to completing the online application and uploading cover letter,
resume, college transcripts and proof of certification, please follow the link below
and provide answers to the mandatory questions. Upload your answers with your
application material. An application will only be considered complete if all
material is uploaded and the mandatory essay questions have been answered and
uploaded.
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.