Conservatory Faculty

Job Description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE : Music Teacher / Therapist for Special Education Students

SUPERVISOR : Kathleen Suss

STATUS : Part-time; 10 hours per week March - June, 2024

GENERAL PURPOSE

Serve as a Music Teacher for Concordia Conservatory’s outreach program in six (6)

Stamford Public Elementary Schools, serving students in contained classrooms with a

range of neurological and physical disabilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Music Education or Music Therapy.
• Experience working with special needs children, preferably in a school setting.
• Strong interpersonal, public speaking and writing skills.
• Ability to represent the Conservatory in a professional manner.
• Work well with multiple constituencies.
• Ability to work with confidential information and exercise discretion.
• Demonstrate ability to effectively solve problems; initiate and implement projects

independently.

reflects the mission of Concordia Conservatory.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Schools (K-5). Working with students with autism spectrum disorder, neurological

dysfunction and developmental and / or cognitive disabilities

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

in all aspects of day-to-day duties and responsibilities assigned to this position

interacting with students, staff, faculty and the general public

programs, policies and goals of the Conservatory

CORE COMPETENCIES

analyze information skillfully

situations, demonstrate group presentation skills and conduct meetings

data effectively and read and interpret written information

demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events

management direction and solicit feedback to improve performance

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Reports to the Concordia Conservatory Executive Director Kathleen Suss and Director

Melinda Magnani

RESPONSIBILITY FOR PUBLIC CONTACT

Regular contact with students, faculty, staff and third parties requiring courtesy,

discretion, professional appearance and sound judgment.

SALARY

Commensurate with experience.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and three professional

references.

Concordia Conservatory’s mission is to inspire, instruct and enrich lives through music,

offering excellence in education and performance. Concordia is committed to bringing

the arts to all people regardless of age, ability, ethnic origin or financial situation, and

serves as an education and therapy resource for the communities in Westchester and

Fairfield counties.

Concordia Conservatory does not discriminate in the employment of individuals on the

basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex or age.