High School Music Teacher (Choral)- LTS Job at Owen J. Roberts School District i

High School Teaching / Music - Vocal

• Date Posted :

1 / 23 / 2025

• Location :

Owen J. Roberts High School

• Date Available :

04 / 01 / 2025

POSITION TITLE : High School Music Teacher- Choral- LTS

CLASSIFICATION : Professional Staff

REPORTS TO : Building Principal

LOCATION : High School

FLSA STATUS : Exempt

OJRSD is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming community that respects diversity and equitably informs academic excellence. We seek candidates who will not only enhance our representational diversity, but who will contribute to the mission of inspiring each student for success today and greatness tomorrow in diverse learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty.

POSITION GOAL :

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students' understanding and appreciation of the art of music, including listening to a wide range of musical genres, periods, and styles. To identify, promote, and develop each student's talents in musical expression.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Develops and administers music education curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops balanced music program and lessons to organize class time so that students have adequate time for preparation, rehearsal, and instruction.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student musical learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Utilizes repertoire of all types of music literature, as appropriate.
• Plans, coordinates rehearsals for, and directs students in musical programs and performances outside the classroom.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• 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 that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to ensure a productive learning atmosphere during practice, rehearsal, and performances.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate music supplies and instrumental equipment, maintains inventory records, and ensures equipment is in good working order.

QUALIFICATIONS :

To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skill and / or ability necessary.

• Bachelor’s Degree; Master's Degree preferred.
• Pennsylvania Secondary Teaching Certification in subject area of assignment.
• Successful prior teaching experience in music for the appropriate grade level preferred.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of English grammar, word usage, word denotations and connotations, spelling, literature and other content areas taught.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to play an instrument or instruments, conduct students in playing instruments as needed.
• Ability to instruct students in singing, harmonization, and chorus as needed.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Submission of PA School Personnel Health form.
• Current Act 34, Act 151 and Act 114 clearances.
• This position description does not express or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent in this position. The employee will be required to perform any other position-related duties as requested by the supervisor.

The Owen J. Roberts School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.

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