Teacher, Elementary Music (Silver Lake Elementary)

Job Title:         Teacher, Music                                           Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to:      Principal                                                    Pay Grade:  Teacher Payscale

Dept./School: Silver Lake Elementary School                     Date Revised:

Primary Purpose:

Provide students with outstanding learning activities and experiences in music so they develop musical understanding and a love of music. The teacher will promote and encourage lifelong learning and participation in music beyond the elementary, middle, and high school settings.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for teaching music in an elementary setting
• Demonstrated competency or potential as an elementary music teacher

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Must be able to provide outstanding musical experiences and instill a love of music
• Must have high expectations of their own work and the work of their students
• Ability to instruct students and manage behavior in both classroom and ensemble settings
• Knowledge of, or the potential to learn, specific elementary music teaching pedagogy and methods such as: the Orff method, Kodaly method, Dalcroze method, Suzuki method, vocal pedagogy for children, ear training, counting systems, and music theory
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team of co-curricular (specials) teachers at the campus and district level
• Ability to work positively and collaboratively with parent support organizations
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• General knowledge of curriculum, instruction, scope, and sequence in an elementary music setting
• Ensure the proper use, maintenance, and tracking of the school’s instruments, equipment and inventory
• Ability and willingness to provide outside of school activities to enhance students’ musical experiences

Experience

• At least one semester of student teaching or approved internship

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Musical Performance

• Provide high-quality musical performance opportunities for all children in the school
• Prepare and present high-quality music performances for the school and community

Instructional Strategies

• Effectively use instructional and rehearsal strategies
• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP)
• Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements
• Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aide(s), student teacher(s), and volunteer(s)

Student Growth and Development

• Monitor and encourage student growth and development
• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process
• Help students analyze and improve study and practice methods and habits
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal evaluation
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned
• Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal
• Be a positive role model for students
• Support the mission of the school and district

Classroom Management and Organization

• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
• Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members
• Manage music class finances in a fiscally responsible manner in accordance with district policy
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly

Professional Growth and Development

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills
• Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required in accordance with district and state policy
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervise assigned teacher aides and student teachers.

Working Conditions

• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing
• Move instruments and sound equipment as able
• Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment as able