Vocal Music Teacher

POSITION TITLE: Elementary Vocal Music Teacher

FTE: 1.0

POSITION LOCATION: Ann Arbor Open @ Mack

SALARY: Teacher's Salary Schedule

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Principal
**Interview process will include singing, sight reading, playing the piano, and teaching a short music lesson to a small choral ensemble**

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The following is a list of qualifications for the position, any one of which may be waived by the Board in exercising its prerogative to determine qualifications.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Possess a valid Michigan teaching certificate with an endorsement (JX) in K-8 music
Possess a Bachelors Degree with a major in vocal or instrumental music (Masters Degree preferred)
Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with students, faculty, administrators, peers, parents and the Ann Arbor community
Active involvement in professional music association(s) desired
Ability to use technology for instructional and management purposes desired
Proof of COVID vaccination required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teach district approved curriculum.
Develop lessons and instructional material to provide instruction to adapt to the curriculum needs of each pupil.
Communicate regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by various communication means.
Provide performing opportunities for students in concerts and assembly formats.
Keep appropriate records and prepare progress reports.
Serve on committees to promote music in the school as well as the community
Other duties as assigned

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Read, analyze, and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Effectively present information in written and oral form. Speak clearly and concisely in written or oral communication.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:
All applicants must complete the online application at A2schools.org -> District Links -> Job Postings.