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Music Teacher

Company: New Story Schools
Location: Stamford
Posted on: October 24, 2024

Job Description:

Spire is a State Approved Special Education school, grades 8-12, for students with social and/or emotional challenges that impact the student's ability to thrive in a typical academic setting. Our model of individualized social-emotional wellness plans and our small group academic setting (classes are typically 6:1, some are smaller) make us unique, and 70-80% of our students are district-placed.Candidates for the position must have a demonstrated passion for teaching and a collaborative style to work on a team prepared to meet the individualized needs of each student enrolled in our school. If you have had experience with this type of differentiated instruction, writing IEPs, coaching students, and daily challenges, then you are a candidate for this position. Our school has 60-65 students enrolled and has a strong, established team of leaders, teachers, and Life Coaches who collaborate for the common goal of having each child reach their full personal potential.The successful candidate will meet the following requirements:- Bachelor's degree in Music or related field (Master's degree preferred)-Candidates must hold valid Connecticut state teacher certification in the content area(Comprehensive, 049-Music)- 2 years of experience teaching special education student populations preferred- Familiar with the IEP process and the collection of progress monitoring data- Create and maintain an orderly and aesthetic learning environment that accounts for students'social, emotional, and executive functioning needs- Commitment to helping children of all abilities reach their full potential- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative, enthusiastic style to fitwith our small, dedicated teamBenefits include: Medical/Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, LTD, STD, FSA, 401k, $600/yearProfessional Development fund, on-site gym, free staff lunch, and more!Work Environment:--- Maintain a safe and motivating school environment--- Assist with Adjusting the physical environment to accommodate changing student needs Professional Growth:--- Provide appropriate in-service training, workshops, and meetings to keep staff informed of current practices and trends in Special Education--- Review current research and literature in Special Education to assist staff in attaining information specific to their specialtiesWhy You'll Love Working With Us:

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance.
  • Generous paid time off and holidays.
  • Tuition reimbursement for ongoing education.
  • 401K plan with 100% vested company contributions from day one.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses.
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Wellness incentive programs. About Our School: Greenwich Education Group operates special education schools, including Links Academy, The Pinnacle School, The Spire School, and Meliora Academy, offering unique learning environments and curricula tailored to student needs.New Story (the parent company) is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing a drug-free, safe workplace for our employees and the students we serve.

Keywords: New Story Schools, Brentwood , Music Teacher, Education / Teaching , Stamford, New York

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