EXTENDED SY23-24 PER SESSION VACANCY NOTICE # 0169: Teacher - OASP Teacher Mentor (Office of Arts and Special Projects)

Teacher

Teacher Mentors

Up to 60 Positions Total

1. Holds active New York State teaching certification in the arts (dance, music, photography, theater, or visual arts)

1. Strong artistic, pedagogical, and interpersonal skills

1. Strong time management skills

1. Content knowledge:

1. Music:  Extensive knowledge of technique-building exercises and ensemble, solo, and chamber repertoire at a variety of difficulty levels for chorus, concert band, guitar ensemble, jazz ensemble, modern band, and/or orchestra  Extensive knowledge of pedagogical resources for ensemble rehearsal and classroom music instruction.  Proficiency using cloud-based Google and Office 365 applications as well as music-specific software, including SmartMusic, MusicFirst, Soundtrap, and other digital audio workstations (DAWs), audio and video editing software
2. Photography & Visual Arts:  Teaching photography class during school schedule.  Knowledge of photography equipment to support emerging photography programs.

1. At least three years experience and Effective or Highly Effective ratings in Advance for the past three years while teaching in NYCDOE arts programs

1. History of demonstrated excellence in preparing students for high-quality performances and exhibitions

1. Ability to critically assess artistic, organizational, and interpersonal challenges and identify and implement effective solutions

1. Ability to work collaboratively with teacher colleagues and school & NYCDOE Arts Office supervisors

1. Demonstrated ability to be well organized and follow detailed instructions and procedures

1. Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines

1. Documented record of excellent attendance and punctuality

1. Demonstrated ability to communicate in a professional, clear, timely, and transparent manner, in speech and in writing, to exercise sound professional judgment, and to display professionalism, positivity, and respect in all ways at all times

1. Willing and able to attend meetings and intervisitations in support of mentee(s)

1. Maintain and document ongoing communication with assigned mentee(s) using specified documentation tools with the goal of one-on-one conferencing at least 2-3 times per month

1. Participate in a series of mentor trainings, including meetings with Arts Office Directors,and asynchronous work, as specified
2. Participate in classroom visits, monthly meetings, and intervisitations to observe the mentee(s) and provide feedback and coaching

1. Visit and co-observe other music teachers together with mentee(s) and discuss

1. Review video recordings of mentee teaching and provide feedback and coaching using specified feedback tool(s)

1. Welcome mentee into own (mentor’s) classroom to observe mentor teach

1. Support mentees in planning for culminating performances and exhibitions
2. Offer coaching, support, and insight to assigned mentee(s), as needed, per established protocols

1. Exercise sound professional judgment at all times and maintain a positive, respectful, proactive stance while remaining in accordance with all NYCDOE Chancellor’s regulations

1. Submit activity logs and per session time sheets to OASP in a timely manner per specified protocols

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