- Position Title
- Music Teacher (Orchestra - Long Term Sub)
- Required Application Type
- Teacher / Admin
- Salary/Pay Scale
- Step 1 MA-$55,300 to Step 8 MA-$58,750 prorated
- Job Description
Music Teacher (Orchestra) Long-Term Sub
Overview:
The Lancaster Central School District is searching for an enthusiastic individual to serve our District in the music department. We are looking for a high school orchestra teacher (long-term sub). We are interested in a candidate that is dedicated and willing to commit wholeheartedly to working with our young musicians. We are seeking an outstanding, innovative teacher who will work collaboratively with our administration, faculty and music staff and someone who will be an integral part of our instrumental music team. We need an individual that will continue the high standards and success of our award-winning music program and to help us grow the vision shared by everyone in Lancaster...one of the top communities in America for Music Education.
Tentative Assignment Dates:
January 4, 2027 through April 11, 2027
If/when the teacher goes to a without-pay status, the sub will become an interim sub and will be paid per LCTA agreement as applicable, i.e. step 1 master’s degree = $55,300* prorated - step 8 masters' level = $58,750* prorated with full benefits. Prior to the teacher going without pay, the sub will be paid per the Lancaster Association of Substitute Teachers agreement.
*Rates listed are 2025/26 rates, contract under negotiation for the 2026/27 school year.
- Job Qualifications
Qualifications:
New York State Certification as a Music teacher.
Core Responsibilities:
• Create and deliver lessons grounded in researched best practice, current formative data and specially designed instruction.
• Individualize learning experiences, as appropriate, create flexible grouping for learning experience. Observe and evaluate students’ performance in meeting grade level standards.
• Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans, making learning targets clear with students for each lesson as appropriate.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom with appropriate disciplinary techniques.
• Meet course, grade level and district performance goals.
• Create a positive educational environment for students to learn, grow and promote success for students of all abilities.
• Utilize curriculum that reflects the diversity of educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students being served.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and read to stay abreast of current topics in education.
• Work collaboratively with administrators, department chairs and colleagues to create a positive work environment that promotes student achievement.
• Develop and utilize various curriculum resources and participate in curriculum writing/modification sessions.
- Application Procedure
Please apply through RecruitFront, see link below.
The Lancaster Central School District does not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, sex, race, creed, color, national origin or handicap.
Any questions about the posting can be directed to our personnel office: Phone: 716-686-3311 • Email: personnel@lancasterschools.org
- Job Category
- Teacher
- Job Location
- Lancaster High School