PROGRAM: Berkshire Hills Music Academy
DEPARTMENT: Academic and Vocation
POSITION TITLE: Music Teacher / Vocational Advisor
SUPERVISOR: Director of Vocational Services
WORK YEAR/WEEKS: 12 Month Position
HOURS/DAYS OF JOB:As needed, up to full-time
EMPLOYMENT: Non-Exempt
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
The Music Teacher / Vocational Advisor, under the guidance of the Director of Vocational Services, will use structured techniques to help individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities learn to develop or maintain skills needed to be successful in a working environment. Previous theater education or experience is preferred but a willingness to learn is paramount. The position includes opportunities to work with individuals in 1:1 and group scenarios, both on campus and in the community. The position requires a proactive and creative person who can manage the various occupational and artistic goals of the individuals we serve.
On campus, we provide services that are entrenched in music, art, and movement. Do you think of yourself as creative person in human services, or looking to gain experience in that field? Send us your resume!
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION
- Assist in supporting and/or developing individual’s vocational and artistic skills.
- Document to individual’s skill development and goals
- Support individuals in creative process
- Monitor individuals’ performances
- Serve as a liaison between employer, BHMA, and individual
- Maintain contact with parents and partners of the art program
- Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops and community forums as requested by supervisor
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
- Participate in weekly department and individual supervision meetings
- Participate in semester progress meetings with students and families as needed
- Attend Family Weekend Activities, Graduation, as requested by the supervisor
- Attends all required staff trainings
- Attend Open House events as requested by supervisor
- Compete employee evaluation
- Support other program departments in teaching and learning as requested and appropriate
- Participate in progress meetings or IEP/ISP meetings as requested
· Other duties as determined by supervisor or ED
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma required
- Experience with and sensitivity to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities strongly preferred
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL
- Knowledge of and experience with young adults who have intellectual or developmental disabilities
- Functional Computer skills
- Strong teaching skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Certified in or willing to obtain MA state Medication Administration Program (MAP) certification, CPR, First Aid, and other certification requirements as mandated by BHMA and its associated agencies. All required certifications are paid-for or reimbursed by BHMA.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF POSITON
Ability to sit for extended periods of time
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person