Position Details
Dunlap Elementary Music Teacher (Grades 2-4, Starting in Fall 2025)
QUALIFICATIONS :
- Has a valid Michigan Elementary teaching certificate
- Music Education (JX) K-12 Endorsement
- Knowledge of and able to apply best instructional practices essential to inquiry based teaching and learning
- Strong personal integrity and professional ethics
- Strong classroom management and organizational skills
- Possess good communication skills
- Positive behavioral support experience preferred
- Plan for and deliver quality music education instruction and related activities.
- Knowledge of PBIS, Multi- Tiered Systems of Support
- Familiarity with Tiered Systems of Support, both academically and behaviorally
- Experience working with students of varying academic, social and emotional abilities
- Possess good communication and organizational skills
- Ability to hold conversations with teachers about student achievement data
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Ability to plan and coordinate with general education teachersAbility to coordinate / organize a variety of school-level performances, programming, and student eventsAbility to maintain accurate records and meet multiple deadlinesA desire to continue to grow as a professionalDemonstrate knowledge, skill, and ability to provide instruction in an elementary music setting with appropriate musical skills for singing, playing, conducting, and musical literature necessary for the realization of grade level standardsUnderstands diversity of student learning styles and can skillfully prepare and apply differentiated learning experiencesDemonstrates ability to use data to drive instructional decisionsComputer literate with a proven proficiency to effectively apply and integrate technology to support meaningful teaching and successful student learningExperience / training in Restorative Practices, PLCs, and Trauma Informed Care is preferredAbility to develop / sustain positive working relationships with students, staff, and the school communityMotivates students and influences their behaviorCreates and executes clear, logical instructional plans collaboratively that produce strong results in student learningMaintains and communicates standards of pupil behavior and classroom management expectations for the purpose of providing a safe and secure learning environmentCreates and thrives in a professional environment that is one of mutual respect, teamwork, and accountabilityMaintain the drive for results by using data informed decision making, demonstrating persistence, directness, and the ability to monitor and plan aheadUnderstands and implements Board of Education Policy, Administrative Guidelines, and organizational practices for the purpose of consistency and complianceSALARY : Based on Teacher Contract and Salary Schedule
REPORTS TO : Dunlap Principal
STARTING DATE : August 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE : Open until filled
Pennfield School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status in its employment decision of the provision of services.
