Job description

Otter Valley is seeking an enthusiastic, innovative and collaborative, full-time choral music teacher to fill a vacancy beginning in the 23-24 school year. The position is being realigned to focus primarily on choral music from Grades 7-12. The teacher will work with students in a variety of formats, including a general music class, middle and high school choral ensembles, private lessons, and music elective courses. Otter Valley has a strong history in the arts, and the arts have seen outstanding administrative and community support.

Stipended opportunities above and beyond the normal teacher schedule include voice coaching for our yearly musical and extra honor ensembles. We encourage candidates with a variety of backgrounds, including those outside of traditional education, to apply for this role.Job ResponsibilitiesAll Otter Valley teachers are expected to: implement standards-aligned units of study and engaging lessonsuse content-specific pedagogical techniques to engage learnersuse assessment to inform instruction throughout the learning processcreate positive classroom cultures focused on relationships, inclusive practices, and reciprocal trustscollaborate effectively with colleagues to improve teaching methods and ensure supports are in place for all studentsRequirements specific to this position include: Support and expand a successful music programDevelop strategies for increasing participation in the music program in partnership with the instrumental music teacher and the school administrationDevelop meaningful relationships and a positive climate with students in the classroom, in the broader music program, and as an advisor to a group of studentsImplement lessons and units aligned to the National Core Arts StandardsUtilize strong communication and publicity skills to be an advocate for the arts in our communityWorking knowledge or a willingness to learn and apply the Danielson model for professional practice in education. Education, Training and Experience RequirementsMust be eligible or possess Vermont State Professional License with appropriate endorsement to teach Music K-12.Strong background in choral/voice pedagogy and performance.Strong piano experience is a bonus.About Otter Valley Union Middle and High SchoolOtter Valley Union Middle and High School, located in Brandon, Vermont, is the middle and high school for Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union. We are located near the larger communities of Rutland and Middlebury, with easy access to year-round recreation opportunities in the Green Mountains, nearby lakes, and countless trails.

Burlington is just over an hour to the north. The area is rural, with major industries being education, tourism, light manufacturing, agriculture, and a growing arts community.Our school serves approximately 530 students in Grades 7-12 and serves students from the towns of Brandon, Goshen, Leicester, Pittsford, Sudbury, and Whiting. Information about our school and students is available at ovuhs.rnesu.org. At Otter Valley, we are committed to making sure that all of our students receive a supportive learning environment that meets their social, emotional, and academic needs.

Present efforts underway continued refinement of our proficiency-based learning system, increasing access to flexible pathways, employing restorative practices, and building a focused middle school model. Teachers have regular time to collaborate with each other on instruction and assessment, access to instructional coaches, and access to mentoring in their first two years in RNESU. We also have a regionally-competitive benefits package, including a robust tuition reimbursement arrangement.Otter Valley actively seeks a staff committed to working with students with diverse needs. We actively encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply.

Applicants who do not meet all job criteria but have a passion for education and working with young people are encouraged to submit an application.If you have questions about working with our students and staff at Otter Valley, please contact Michael Ruppel, Principal, via email at mruppel@rnesu.org or via phone at 802.247.6833 ext 2611.Interested candidates should apply on schoolspring.com to: Michael Ruppel, Principal

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