Teacher- Vocal Music - Westport Middle School

Job Title : Teacher - Vocal Music

Department : Learning - Secondary

Pay Grade : Teacher's Salary Schedule

FLSA Status : Exempt

Reports to : School 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 mandated test programs and / or 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, health status, problem solving techniques and a variety of personal issues.
• 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