Teacher - Music - Elementary

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Job Posting Title:

Teacher - Music - Elementary

Job Description:

The music teacher has the primary responsibility to plan, deliver, and provide general music and choral music experiences and instruction for the elementary student that will lead the students to a positive attitude toward music and a better understanding of music and greater skill in expressing music.

Description:

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

All employees of AVA work together to fulfill the AVA mission and vision statements. The thoughts reflected in this job description provide structure to the responsibilities and accountabilities for this position. AVA expects to employ professionals who will work beyond job descriptions, creating both a fulfilling school environment and positive outcomes for students.

Responsibilities:

Instruction:

• Plan and implement instruction consistent with AVA’s curriculum for music in grades K-5
• Plan student musical performances throughout the school year and communicate accordingly with
  
  

students/parents

• Use formal and informal methods to assess the abilities and needs of students
• Plan and implement effective use of class time
• Apply principles of teaching/learning to enhance student achievement
• Utilize teaching methods that are appropriate for the objectives and learners
• Communicate effectively with learners
• Provide for and maintain student involvement during instruction
• Promotes a smooth transition from one learning activity to another
• Use the evaluation of student outcomes to measure the effectiveness of instruction
• Communicate student progress to student and parent/guardian
• Begins class promptly and continues with instruction until the end of the instructional period
• Uses assessment data results to differentiate instruction in order to increase student achievement
  
  

Learning Environment and Management

• Maintain necessary student records
• Attend to tasks in an effective and organized manner
• Establish and maintain clear expectations for appropriate behavior
• Encourage students in participation and performance
• Is respectful and supportive of students
• Maintain a positive attitude with students
• Consistently enforces the dress code and code of conduct
• Maintain musical instruments and instructional materials in good working order
  
  

Professional Responsibilities

• Participate in professional growth opportunities
• Recognize problems and actively contribute to their resolution
• Collaborate with others to fulfill school goals
• Demonstrate concern for students’ health and safety
• Maintain effective communication with parents and staff
• Follow the staff handbook guidelines and supports all AVA policies and procedures
• Dress in a professional manner
• Display a positive attitude
• Contribute as a member of the Elementary “Specials” team
  
  

General

• Accept and fulfill assigned responsibilities and duties in a prompt and efficient manner
• Follow Board of Education policies, building procedures, and any other rules, regulations or
  
  

procedures that may be established by AVA administration or Governing Board

• Provide an environment that promotes AVA’s character education including Capturing Kids Hearts
• Employee will arrive and be prepared for the day – 7:30am – 4:00pm
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

 Student supervision during passing periods or after school as assigned by admin

Qualifications:

 Successful completion of student teaching

 Previous teaching experience in subject area and/or level desirable, but not necessary

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATION

 Bachelor’s Degree

 Hold a current Colorado Teaching License/Authorization

 Hold appropriate endorsement(s) for Colorado Department of Education

 Meet all NCLB requirements

Preferred Competencies

 Flexible

 Excellent oral and written communication skills

 Work effectively with staff

 Strong organization skills

 Meet attendance standards and work the hours necessary to perform the essential functions of the job

 Maintains a positive attitude

 Observes all AVA policies and procedures

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, policy and expectation documents, staff agreements,

evaluation requirements, curriculum/materials, and student assessment documents

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 regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. The hours may be long when specific needs arise, thus some extended

schedules will be necessary. This is a position that must attend the needs of staff, administrators, governing board and parents. AVA is a dynamic school subject to changing work environments and adaptability to change is

essential.

Salary:

$52,440-$75,240

Application Instructions:

Candidate email their resume and cover letter to employment@aspenviewacademy.org.

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

Teaching License - Colorado Department of Education

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Skills:

Position Type:

Charter School

Primary Location:

Aspen View Academy Charter School

One Year Only (Yes Or No):

No

Scheduled Hours Per Week:

40

Fte:

1.00

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:

185 Work Days

• (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)
  
  

Minimum Hire Rate:

$1.00 USD Annual

Maximum Hire Rate:

$75,000.50 USD Annual

Full Salary Range:

$1.00 USD - $150,000.00 USD Annual

• All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.
  
  

Benefits:

This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.

Time Off Plans:

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:

April 30, 2025