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.5 Orchestra Teacher (Previous applicants need not apply)

Morris School District

NJ, USA · Full Time · Music Education

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Sign InCreate an AccountMorris School District.5 Orchestra Teacher (Previous applicants need not apply) Job ID: MSDK12-2827Posted 25 days agoApplyJob TypePart-timeSubjectMusicSalary$30,000 - $40,000/YRCertificationRequiredRemoteIn-personAssignment TypeRegularGrade Levels6th7th8thDescriptionQUALIFICATIONS:

Valid New Jersey Instruction Certificate, including Subject Area Endorsement is required

Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching methods and developmentally appropriate classroom activities

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community members.

Support and enhance a sense of belonging and academic success for all students with specific attention to students from traditionally marginalized populations.

Foster social and emotional intelligence through effective classroom management and discussion/teaching

Effectively teach content assigned (general or specialists)

Prepare robust daily instruction and weekly lesson plans for all subjects according to Morris School District programs and policies

Collaborate with a professional learning community (PLC) to engage in reflective dialogue that will improve teaching and learning for all students

Integrate technology and interactive elements into classroom instruction

Utilize approved district data sources to analyze student progress and provide targeted, differentiated instruction for all students.

Build intentional and honest relationships with parents to update them on student progress and further understanding of their child's development and learning style

Prepare and assign personalized academic assignments, homework and projects according to district policy, approved curriculum guidance and student needs

Grade assignments in accordance with district guidelines–provide constructive feedback and work with students to set personalized learning goals aligned with grade level/content standards.

Monitor, evaluate and report student progress, including academic growth, social skills, and behavior modification

Maintain and update files, including student paperwork, as needed

Set personal and professional goals aligned with district and school vision and the approved evaluation tool for the Morris School District.

Attend and apply strategies from professional development sessions and meetings organized by principal/supervisor and district

Follow work day and attendance guidelines set forth by negotiated contract and Morris School District HR protocols

Meet requests for additional responsibilities by Principal/Supervisor

Contract Terms:  184 days/year

You MUST fill out the ONLINE APPLICATION to be considered for this position.  We DO NOT ACCEPT paper resumes, paper applications, faxes or emails.

Position requires appropriate New Jersey Certification.

Please complete application at:

www.applitrack.com/msdk12/onlineapp

 

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The Morris School District offers a competitive salary.  We are an equal opportunity employer/AA

Salary:      In accordance with the established Morris School District  Salary Guide currently ranging from $30K - $40K

 

Effective September 1, 2011, The New Jersey First Act implemented May 17, 2011, requires all employees of a school district to reside in the state of New Jersey. Employees of the Morris School District hired after the effective date who do not reside in the State of New Jersey at the time of hire have one year from the effective date of employment to relocate their primary residence to New Jersey. Employees of the school district hired prior to the September 1, 2011 effective date of this Act are grandfathered and are not required to relocate to New Jersey.Frelinghuysen Middle SchoolMorris School DistrictMorris School District is a regular school district located in Morris County with 10 schools, 455 teachers and 5,178 students. Total Revenue is $161,736,000 and is trending up. Morris School District spends $26,452 per student per year on instruction.AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONFrelinghuysen Middle School10 Jane Way, Morristown, NJ 07960Get DirectionsPOSTED BYMorris School District31 Hazel St, Morristown, NJ 07960-3199Get DirectionsPrivacy PolicyTerms of UseFrontline SupportCopyright 2018-2026, Frontline Technologies Group LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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Opportunity and Market

NJ, USA is evaluated with current NJ labor-market evidence because a validated city profile was unavailable. The source listing identifies a state or region but not a city; city-level statistics are therefore unavailable. [2] [3]

Career Outlook

The statewide unemployment rate supplies current labor-market context, but it does not prove demand for this occupation or employer. Occupation-specific scores are omitted. [1]

Compensation

No salary-equivalency or take-home-pay figure is asserted without listing pay and defensible local cost inputs. Federal tax brackets must be applied to the candidate’s actual filing circumstances. [4]

Housing and Cost of Living

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Commute

A validated city commute value was unavailable. Confirm the exact worksite, schedule, transit coverage, parking and fuel costs before accepting relocation expenses.

Community Snapshot

State labor-force scale is not evidence of neighborhood safety, culture or community fit; no such inference is made. [3]

Local Economy

Current statewide employment, labor-force and unemployment observations describe the broader labor environment, not a guaranteed city or occupation outcome. [2] [3] [1]

Relocation Considerations

Verify worksite-level housing, commute, taxes, utilities, benefits, contract length and any remote-work restrictions before relocating. [5] [4]

What I Wish I'd Known Before Taking the Job

A healthy statewide labor market does not guarantee that a specialized music education role is easy to replace. Confirm contract stability, nearby housing and the real commute before paying relocation costs. [2] [1]

Methodology

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Sources and freshness

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  2. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — effective June 2026; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  3. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — effective June 2026; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  4. Internal Revenue Service — effective 2026-08-20; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  5. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development — effective 2026-08-20; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  6. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — effective 2026-08-20; retrieved 2026-08-20.