<p>Elementary String Specialist Teacher (.2 FTE Instrumental)</p> <p>General Duties: To foster in each student an appreciation of music as well as an ability to read and notate music in order to play instruments, alone or with others, performing a varied repertoire of music.</p> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ol> <li>Hold or be eligible for MA Teacher of Music Certification; </li><li>Bachelor's Degree or higher in Music Education, or related field preferred; </li><li>Evidence of competence in instrumental music required; additional competency in other subjects desired; </li><li>Demonstrated ability to perform the responsibilities below as evidenced by course work, educational experience, school-level involvement and/or system-wide professional activities, and the interview process. </li></ol> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ol> <li>Teach beginning string skills necessary for students to play independently and with accurate intonation, steady tempo, rhythmic accuracy, and appropriate technique; </li><li>Teach students to play expressively with appropriate dynamics, phrasing and articulation, and interpretation; </li><li>Instruct students to perform in groups, blending instrumental timbres, matching dynamic levels, and responding to the cues of a conductor; </li><li>Instruct students to perform independent instrumental parts while other students play contrasting parts; </li><li>Establish and maintain standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment during practice, group rehearsal, and musical performance; </li><li>Evaluate each student's musical growth and performance, assessing each individual's contribution to the performances; </li><li>Plan, rehearse and direct students in musical programs for school and community; </li><li>Cooperate with the school administration in providing and leading musical programs for school/community productions; Winter, Spring, and All-Town String Concerts. </li><li>Participate in curriculum and program development; </li><li>Maintain currency in profession through relevant professional development activities; </li><li>Perform other duties as directed by the Superintendent of Schools or designee. </li></ol>