5-12 Band

AHSTW Community School District is currently accepting applications for the positions of High School Band Instructor for the 2025-2026 school year.

Purpose Statement:

·       The position of Elementary Music instructor has been established to introduce and encourage our students to participate in musical activities through their educational career and beyond.

Qualifications:

·       145         5-12 Music

Length of Service:

·       The number of work days are established by the Master agreement [189 days] and completed upon the design of our school calendar.

Supervisor and Evaluation:

·       Under the general supervision of the building principal.

·       In accordance with state code, Iowa Teaching Standards and local performance criteria.

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

• Develops and administers approved curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives to promote learning in general music.

·       Facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through daily instruction and modeling.

·       Develops lesson plans and instructional materials to implement positive learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction.

• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and encourages individualized, small group instruction, and large group instruction.

·       Providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations and goals.

• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.

• Continues to engage in professional development activities such as attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings to acquire knowledge to enhance student learning.

• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.

• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

• Ensures student conduct meets the expectations of our school's standards and school district policies to ensure a positive learning environment for all students.

• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level and department, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.

• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal and other central office administrators as designated by the superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of current teaching methods, as well as the ability to differentiate instruction based upon student needs.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation regarding performance and professional growth.

Qualifications Profile:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Iowa Teaching License with a 5-12 Music Endorsement.
• Knowledge of and experience using music technology.

Physical Requirements:

·       Physical requirements vary by individual job assignment but requires a minimum of the following physical requirements:  Walking, standing, bending, carrying, climbing, lifting minimum of 20 pounds, driving, pushing, pulling, reaching, sitting, and kneeling.