What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher - Music position at Grand Rapids Public School District?
Position Title : Teacher - General Music
Bargaining Unit : Grand Rapids Education Association (GREA)
Salary : Determined by the collective bargaining agreement and a comprehensive benefits package
Earning Days : Determined by the negotiated calendar
GRPS MISSION : Our mission is to ensure that all students are educated, self-directed and productive members of society.
SUMMARY OF POSITION :
The General Music Teacher is responsible to prepare students in general music in multiple building.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS - Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in-person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following :
JOB FUNCTIONS :
- Responsible for developing a high quality general music program using research based instructional strategies as the foundations for creating successful music
- Provide sound music instruction enabling all students to know and demonstrate the foundations of general music - singing techniques, music reading / literacy, and application of theoretical knowledge through; movement, instruments, musical game, etc.
- Provide rhythmic instructions so all students' can count and clap age appropriate rhythmic patterns independently
- Develop lesson plans based on the music curriculum, the GRPS academic plan, support departmental goals, and students' needs
- Implement a plan addressing all learning styles, which allows each student to succeed through differentiated instruction
- Plan and execute a minimum of two performances per building per year
- Communicate with feeder schools - middle school to establish program articulation and successful transition for students
- Evaluate student progress based on formal and informal assessment to inform instruction
- Grade students and input the data into the computer-based grading program
- Attend meetings and workshops to stay current with educational practice
- Provide a safe, effective classroom environment that is focused on learning and student growth
- Establish and maintain timely effective written / oral communication with students, parents, building and district level staff
- Create and maintain positive relations with students, parents, staff, and community
- Exercise good judgment implementing school district policies, procedures, guidelines, and law
- Serve as a role model for all students and within the school community
- Keeps organized classroom spaces, music library, student attendance
- Work effectively with diverse students and staff of various backgrounds
- Other duties as assigned
Parent and Community Engagement
Other Duties
This description describes the type and level of work performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required in the position.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS :
ADA REQUIREMENTS :
The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below 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.Z
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust / focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT :
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate. Work is performed indoors although there will be required outdoor activities. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students.
MENTAL FUNCTIONS :
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile and negotiate.
METHOD OF APPLICATION :
Grand Rapids Public Schools manages employment applications online. Applications must be completed online at https : / / grps.tedk12.com / hire. No hardcopy applications / resumes will be accepted for this position. Computer terminals are available in the GRPS Franklin Campus lobby from 8 : 00am - 4 : 00pm, Monday-Friday, for applicant use (Monday - Thursday during the summer).
Non-Discrimination
The Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran or military status.
Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations : Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at 616 819-2022 or humanresources@grps.org
