BERKSHIRE HILLS REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Great Barrington Stockbridge West Stockbridge

4/4/2023 5/9/23 reposted

Position: Chorus and General Music Teacher (gr. 5-8)

W.E.B. Du Bois Regional Middle School

W.E.B. Du Bois Regional Middle School is looking for exceptional teachers to fill openings for next year. Du Bois is a progressive community that values learning for all students and teaching towards a sustainable future for our local District and global society. Exceptional Candidates will Love working with middle schoolers; Dedicate themselves to a small advisory group of students with a focus on building growth mindsets, infusing social-emotional learning, implementing restorative practices, and connecting families to their child’s learning; Insist on building diverse and inclusive classrooms where all students can learn from one another and thrive; Collaborate with colleagues to build authentic interdisciplinary units of study that culminate in exceptional student work products; Commit to creating a student centered environment - where all students are seen, heard, and valued; Have passions outside the classroom and be eager to share their interests with children, families and colleagues; Believe in the importance of connecting fieldwork, leadership education, and outdoor education into the curriculum; And most importantly - an exceptional candidate will approach the challenges a school in a changing and diversifying community will inevitably face with a positive outlook focused on finding solutions and solving problems!

Requirements: Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in area of assignment preferred

Qualifications: College degree in the general area to which the teacher is assigned;

Strong piano, vocal and choral proficiency; Interest in continuing to build a performance based modern music band instructional model for the general music curriculum; Demonstrated knowledge of, concern for, and success in work with students of varying needs, talents and abilities; Demonstrated success in communicating effectively and constructively with students, colleagues, and parents in the development and delivery of child-centered instruction; Demonstrated success in developing engaging instruction and strong academic skills around middle school content aligned with the Massachusetts Frameworks and Standards in designated areas of instruction; Demonstrated success in working in teams and co-teaching with various collaborators. Other qualifications as established by the District.

Starting Date: August 28, 2023

Application Deadline: May 31, 2023 (remaining open until filled)

To Apply: Please use the following link to complete an application packet. https://bhrsd.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx (a complete application packet includes: cover letter/letter of interest, application, resume, college/university transcripts, MA certification info. and 3 written letters of reference). If questions, please call (413) 298-4017 ext. 719 or email: doreen.twiss@bhrsd.org

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The Berkshire Hills Regional School District Does Not Discriminate On The Basis of Race, Color, Age, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender, Gender Identity, Homelessness, Religion, National Origin or Disabilities

(Chapter 622, Title IX and Sec. 504 Regs.)