SY24-25 PER SESSION VACANCY NOTICE # 1295: Teacher - Salute to Music Program Manager (Office of Arts and Special Projects)

  • Posted Date: May 8, 2024 Deadline: Dec 30, 2024

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(CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING AVAILABILITY AND PROGRAMMATIC APPROVAL; this position is subject to budget approval and availability and may be withdrawn at any time)

 

POSITION:                 

Teacher

Salute to Music Program Manager

1 Position

 

LOCATION:                

Various Citywide Locations, including NYCDOE schools and concert halls affiliated with universities and/or cultural organizations

 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

New York City Department of Education licensed and appointed teacher of music currently assigned as a teacher of instrumental and/or vocal music

 

SELECTION CRITERIA: 

  1. Holds active New York State teaching certification in music
  2. Minimum five years satisfactory experience coordinating NYCDOE high school- or middle school-level instrumental and/or vocal music programs and organizing performances
  3. Extensive knowledge of repertoire (ensemble, solo, and chamber) for chorus, concert band, jazz ensemble, and/or orchestra and associated instruments
  4. Extensive knowledge of pedagogy/rehearsal technique (in-person, remote, and hybrid) and instrument care, safety, and maintenance needed for instruments in concert band, jazz ensemble, and/or orchestra
  5. Extensive knowledge of DOE rules, regulations and standard operating procedures related to budget management, including purchasing, payroll, and building permit procedures
  6. Effective or Highly Effective ratings in Advance for the past three years while teaching in NYCDOE instrumental or choral music programs, high school- or middle school-level preferred
  7. History of demonstrated excellence in preparing students for high-quality musical performances
  8. Ability to critically assess musical, organizational, and interpersonal challenges and identify and implement effective solutions
  9. Ability to work collaboratively with teacher colleagues and OASP leadership staff
  10. Demonstrated evidence of strong leadership skills
  11. Excellent organizational, administrative and communication skills (in speech and in writing)
  12. Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines
  13. Documented record of excellent attendance and punctuality
  14. Proficiency using cloud-based computer applications and music-specific software (e.g., Google Workspace for Education, Office 365, Soundtrap, SmartMusic, MusicFirst; audio and video editing software) for integration into pedagogy, production of virtual performances, and recordkeeping
  15. Available to conduct weekly visits to Saturday rehearsal sites

 

Note: Applicants for per session employment who are not employed in the Department of Education’s regular school program or adult education program shall be considered for selection only if no qualified day school teacher or adult education employee is available.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Work closely with Director of Music and Office of Arts and Special Projects to develop, implement and support program activities
  2. Create program budget and monitor expenditures; facilitate purchasing of equipment, software, supplies, and services
  3. Hire and mentor program staff
  4. Coordinate all student recruitment activities and auditions
  5. Work with program staff to plan and oversee calendar of events and concert programs
  1. Initiate and monitor building permit process and serve as administrative liaison at rehearsal sites and concert venues
  2. Maintain schedule of weekly oversight visits to Saturday morning rehearsal
  1. Coordinate with Director of Music and OASP staff to develop and maintain electronic infrastructure for program functions, including but not limited to establishing a Google Classroom for each ensemble, permission/consent form distribution, collection and storage, student attendance, software account rosters, and per session processing
  2. Maintain and oversee Salute to Music faculty implementation of electronic emergency contact information system(s), electronic attendance system, electronic forms, timesheet and log submission, music-specific software, and sharing of rehearsal outlines via Office 365 or Google Suite
  3. Ensure real-time updating of online accountability/recordkeeping systems for Salute to Music per session usage, purchasing, inventory, student software accounts, and Salute to Music Budget (shared by/with Director of Music and select OASP staff)
  4. Manage and oversee all aspects of MetroCard ordering, distribution, and documentation
  5. Prepare and submit payroll for program staff
  6. Maintain communication with student participants’ families, as needed
  7. Organize, oversee all aspects of dress rehearsals and concerts, e.g., hall quotes, tours, and reservations; venue logistics; preparation of schedules, concert programs, permission slips, concert narratives
  1. Lead all aspects of producing virtual performances, including preparation of guide tracks, timely preparation and collection of students recordings, coordinating audio and video editing processes, reviewing and finalizing draft videos
  2. Ensure professional, timely reporting of incidents to Director of Music and perform all requested follow-up actions and communications while maintaining necessary confidentiality
  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
  2. Ensure safety protocols are followed, including securing the building at the end of each activity, maintaining student privacy when using digital materials/systems, and strict adherence to the most up-to-date COVID-19-related safety guidelines, including verifying proof of COVID vaccination for student participants and distribution of music-specific and non-music-specific PPE.
  3. Carry out additional duties, as needed, for the efficient operation of the program

 

WORK SCHEDULE:   

September 2024 through June 2025 – Saturday mornings and other weekday and weekend hours, as needed.  Dates and times to be determined

Up to 400 hours total

 

SALARY:                  

Per Session rates as per the relevant union/organization of the advertised title (UFT, CSA, DC-37 - Collective Bargaining Agreement).  Contingent Upon Funding Availability.

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Submit application: OP-175, copy of resume, cover letter, and copy of your NYS teaching license by June 30, 2025 to:

https://forms.gle/yE4pDA2S4k26bn1J7

 

PLEASE INCLUDE THE ABOVE CIRCULAR NUMBER ON YOUR APPLICATION

 

If you have any questions about this activity, please email lbucko@schools.nyc.gov

Signature for Peter Ianniello

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

The Department of Education of the City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's actual or perceived sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or pregnancy. For more information, please refer to the DOE Non-Discrimination Policy.

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