What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Teacher - Vocal Music, Site TBD position at Springfield Public Schools, MO?
Job Title : Vocal Music Teacher
Department : Learning - Elementary
Pay Grade : Teacher's Salary Schedule
FLSA Status : Exempt
Reports to : Principal
GENERAL PURPOSE
The Vocal Music Educator will be primarily responsible for providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for facilitating learning within a classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; supervising students; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff and administrators in addressing instructional and / or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Administers subjects specific assignments for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and / or developing individual learning plans.
- Advises parents and / or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student's achievements; developing methods for improvement and / or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
- Analyzes test data for the purpose of enhancing student achievement.
- Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations and / or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
- Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
- Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance and problem solving techniques.
- Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and / or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addressing individual student requirements.
- Directs student teachers, paraprofessionals, volunteers and / or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
- Facilitates student learning (e.g. creating a learning environment, integrating technology, arranging field trips, organizing age appropriate activities, etc.) for the purpose of achieving success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through defined lesson plans.
- Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academics and / or skills through a defined course of study.
- Maintains a variety of confidential and non-confidential manual and electronic files and records (e.g. grades, test scores, etc.) for the purpose of providing up to date information and / or historical reference in accordance with established guidelines and legal requirements.
- Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment. Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, field trips, dances, sporting events, school grounds, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
- Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. Professional Development, department meetings, Whole Faculty Study Groups, IEPs, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and / or gathering information required to perform functions.
- Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, lesson plans, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
- Reports health and safety issues to administrative personnel and / or appropriate agencies (e.g. fights, suspected child or substance abuse, inappropriate social behaviors, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining students personal safety, a positive learning environment and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
- Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and / or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and / or direction.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience
Certificates, Licenses and Other Special Requirement
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements