Music Teacher, PK-5 (Full Time)

• Plans General Music programs of study that, as much as possible, meets the needs, interests and abilities of individuals to ensure success for every student
• On a regular and consistent basis, meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• Creates a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives
• Provides an instructional program to meet the needs of all students including students with disabilities
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students
• Establishes learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, requirements of PPS curriculum framework, and knowledge of human growth and development
• Plans for and utilizes instructional methods, resources and evaluation techniques which motivate and enable each student to achieve learning objectives
• Takes all necessary and safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, PPS policy and administrative regulation
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
• Establishes relationships with colleagues, students, parents and community which reflect recognition of and respect for every individual
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for instructional assistants, teacher assistants, and volunteers; may evaluate assistant’s job performance with department heads and/or administrators.
• Appraises own effectiveness and demonstrates successful application of skills and information acquired to increase effectiveness; strives to maintain and improve professional competence
• Participates in monthly school-wise committees to help make decisions for our teacher-led school
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required
• Performs related work as required

• Knowledge of PPS curriculum, techniques for integrating curriculum, PPS policies, and effective instructional practices preferred
• Understanding of the teaching/learning process
• Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education
• Ability to infuse technology into the curriculum
• Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school based staff, students, parents and community
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university
• Combinations of applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position, will determine salary

• Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization (more info)
• Maine State Teacher Certificate with 614 Endorsement (Music, K-12) (more info)

• School-year position
• Full time, 1.0 FTE
• Permanent
• Not eligible for overtime

ABOUT REICHE: Howard C. Reiche Community School, nestled in the urban West End neighborhood of Portland, is ranked the most wonderfully diverse of all elementary schools in Maine, celebrating 16 different home languages and students from 21 different birth countries. Over half our students are multilingual learners, and about a quarter of our students are welcome newcomers, recently arrived in America. Over 83% of our students qualify for free/ reduced lunch and 105 of our students are currently without a fixed residence. We value and nurture our relationships with our amazing, involved families and strive for an inclusive and equitable experience for all. Our dedicated support staff and talented teachers use their impressive skills to provide a quality education for all of our students. Our highly collaborative culture is joyful in the face of our important, challenging work. We have many partners in the West End Arts Community, including the Portland Symphony, Shoestring Theatre, the Portland Museum of Art, and more. We offer Chorus, Band and Strings for older students as well as extra-curricular sports and art classes for all ages. We are sustained by a unique Teacher-Led model that empowers our community of educators with distributed leadership and shared decision making. Every educator is on a committee that makes our school a better place. Get to know us and learn why our motto is: Come Experience the World At Reiche School!
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