What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher: Elementary Music position at Aberdeen School District 5?
START DATE: 2022-23 School Year
CONTRACT: 1.0 FTE Continuing
BENEFITS: Eligible for retirement, medical/dental insurance, long-term disability
All candidates who wish to be considered for this position must complete and submit the online employment application. Current school district employees are required to complete the internal online application process
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with a music endoresment required.
- Extensive training in vocal and instrumental music.
- Strong skills and background in instructional methods and strategies.
- Ability to use a variety of teaching materials and strategies to plan and carry out instructions to meet the varied needs of diverse learners.
- Demonstrated evidence of classroom management skills to provide a productive learning environment.
- Ability to develop, modify and adjust curriculum to meet the individual needs of students.
- Ability to participate in collaborative planning, programming, and instructional activities.
- Ability to establish rapport with students, colleagues, and administrators.
- Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with staff and a strong parent support group.
- Ability to attend zero hour jazz band and attend evening activities and trips.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Direct a balanced vocal and instrumental music program
- Work cooperatively with administration and staff to develop and implement instructional programs and activities.
- Effectively teach the approved curriculum using appropriate instructional methods and materials to meet district objectives for student learning.
- Effectively communicate learning progress with students and parents.
- Establish and maintain appropriate standards for classroom behavior to provide a safe, supportive and productive learning environment.
- Assist in articulation and evaluation of the total music program in cooperation with other music instructors.
- Direct and coordinate extra curricular programs, evening concerts, in-school concerts and activities.
- Participate in school/district meetings, in-services and professional development activities.
- Direct and supervise students at concerts, sporting events, festivals, contests and other music events.
- Work effectively and cooperatively with parent booster group.
- Maintain required reports and records.
- Direct activities of non-certificated personnel, if required.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of research-based best practices.
- Other duties as assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Aberdeen School District complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, creed, religion, age, veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to Christi Sayres, Title IX Officer (360) 538-2003 csayres@asd5.org and Dr. Richard K. Bates, Section 504/ADA Coordinator (360) 538-2018 rbates@asd5.org. Aberdeen School District No. 5, 216 North G Street, Aberdeen, Washington 98520.
