Music/Choir Teacher - General
JOB OPENING: Music/Choir Teacher
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Principal
SALARY: Teacher Contract
CONTRACT LENGTH: School Year
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Music Teacher is a highly qualified and state certified teacher responsible for delivering general music content in a differentiated manner that is aligned with the Indiana Academic Standards in Music.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Have a working knowledge of best practices in Music Education, arts integration, and Indiana Academic Standards in Music, while implementing a curriculum based in creativity
- Guide, motivate and engage students in learning, including understanding the principles of music, music reading, musicianship, and specific vocal and performance skills through solo and ensemble practice and performances
- Enhance symbolic communication, promote self-esteem, self-motivation, aesthetic awareness, cultural exposure, creativity, improved emotional expression and social harmony, relationships, team-building, cooperation, self-confidence and providing an avenue for building performance competencies
- Make use of quality vocal literature in diverse styles appropriate in difficulty and range for students
- Maintain a safe classroom, using appropriate classroom management skills
- Complete and maintain all required student records
- Utilize the SBCSC technology, as required
- Attend and participate in required staff meetings and building-wide trainings and initiatives
- Plan, rehearse, and direct students in a minimum of two concerts per year (Semester I, Semester II) at the building level. These performances should include all performance classes.
- Rehearsals should be held a minimum of one day per week. The choir should be involved in the building level concerts.
- Prepare students to perform for additional community/extra-curricular concerts, when scheduled
- Utilize instructional materials/resources recommended for the district
- Participate in all Fine Arts Vocal Music recruiting events
- Attend corporation Fine Arts and Primary Music staff meetings, as scheduled
- Provide for music/choir participation at school-related and community events, such as concerts, recruiting performances, community outreach, etc.
- Assist with compiling budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs
- Coordinate fundraising activities and management of funds, as needed
- Facilitate cleaning, repairing, and storing all music supplies/equipment
- Develop and implement plans for music program and show written evidence of preparation, including lesson plans, as required
- Conduct ongoing formative and summative assessments of student achievement
- Accompany and supervise students on field trips, when necessary
- Maintain open communication and professional relationships with all stakeholders
- Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations
- Adhere to the district’s safety policies and procedures
- Maintain confidentiality in the conduct of district business
- Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Licensed and highly-qualified in the area of General Music, all grades
- Ability to manage a budget and supplies
- Knowledge of state, district and school policies and procedures
- Ability to interpret district policies, procedures and data
- Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
- Experience working in an urban environment preferred
- Must not currently be on a Performance Improvement Plan
- Works in standard office and school building environments. Must be able to handle stress. Must be able to work regularly scheduled hours.
- Ability to speak fluently in both English and Spanish strongly recommended.
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