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.
● Goal and detail oriented.
● Effective at managing multiple priorities.
● Ability to work independently.
● The availability and willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.
● Maintain a positive attitude that will promote a healthy cultural climate that
reflects the mission of Concordia Conservatory.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
● Provide 30 minute in classroom music lessons for 6 Stamford Elementary Public
Schools (K-5). Working with students with autism spectrum disorder, neurological
dysfunction and developmental and/or cognitive disabilities
● Ability to work well with verbal and non-verbal clients with a range of disabilities
● Driver’s License and personal vehicle required
● Report to Executive Director for scheduled meetings
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
● Exemplify philosophy of Concordia Conservatory’s mission statement and values
in all aspects of day-to-day duties and responsibilities assigned to this position
● Effectively communicate with kindness, understanding and helpfulness when
interacting with students, staff, faculty and the general public
● Develop and maintain positive relationships
● Exhibit a cheerful, positive, loyal, team-member attitude toward the purposes,
programs, policies and goals of the Conservatory
● Constantly strive to improve performance
CORE COMPETENCIES
● Critical evaluation—identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and
analyze information skillfully
● Oral communication—speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative
situations, demonstrate group presentation skills and conduct meetings
● Written Communication—edit work for spelling and grammar, present numerical
data effectively and read and interpret written information
● Ethical practice
● Adaptability—adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing
demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events
● Dependability—consistently at work on time, follow instructions, respond to
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.