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Schenectady City School District Dance Teacher- Leave Replacement in Schenectady, New York
Dance Teacher- Leave Replacement
Application Deadline
12/15/2024
Position Start Date
12/20/2024
Position Title
Dance Teacher- Leave Replacement
Required Application Type
Teacher / Admin
Salary/Pay Scale
$266.49 - $274.53 per day
Job Description
Leave Replacement Dance Teacher
Dance Teachers foster a love for learning in every student. Our Dance program is culturally-responsive, fast-paced, and fun with plenty of movement/dancing, and singing in every lesson. Teachers cultivate communication skills and build student self-confidence by sharing their expertise in dance/musical theater. We have built a community that encourages respect and hard work and celebrates our students’ academic and nonacademic achievements. Our performance based program goal is to train students to express their authentic unique selves with confidence.
Dance Teacher Key Qualities
Embraces an assets based perspective;
Places students at the center of learning;
Values students' linguistic and cultural backgrounds;
Challenges and supports students;
Demonstrates good critical thinking skills to understand student and staff experiences;
Demonstrated ability to close the opportunity gap with vulnerable subgroups including Students with Disabilities, English Language Learners, Black, and Hispanic/Latino;
Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders including families, teachers, paras, social workers, principals, coordinators, coaches and community members for student success;
Instructional practices that reflect an explicit understanding of being culturally responsive
Excellent listening and questioning skills;
Flexible and adaptable;
Proactively plans for situations and circumstances;
Imparts a positive impact with students and staff.
Job Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Certified in New York State.
Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred)
Application Procedure
About Schenectady City Schools
With a population of nearly 10,000 students, the Schenectady City School District is one of the largest in the Capital Region. With an incredibly diverse population we are committed to ensuring that all children feel valued, are safe and will learn. We place the highest priority on a culture of equity, ensuring that race, economics, and disability are never predictors of student achievement. Every child in our district counts and will be supported each step of the way, along the path to graduation.
The Schenectady City School District is committed to hiring members of protected classes and residents of the City of Schenectady. For more information on the District’s recruitment and hiring plan, please contact the Human Resources Office at 881-2000 ext. 40133. The Schenectady City School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, race or gender. This policy is in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Regulations and By-Laws of the Board of Education of the Schenectady City School District.
Job Category
Teacher
Job Location
Schenectady HS
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