Grades 6-12 Choir Teacher 25-26 SY

District Focus

North Wasco County School District is pleased to announce that we are seeking qualified applicants for the position of Music/Choir Teacher.

We are very proud of our District and the teachers, administrators, and support staff that provides the best education possible for the children of our community.  Thank you for seeking this opportunity to be part of our team.  

District Mission: “Educating each student to the highest standards while motivating them to reach their fullest potential and graduating them to be college, career and life ready.”

NWASCO Online: www.nwasco.k12.or.us

Application Process:  All application materials must be submitted electronically, as part of your TalentEd/Recruit & Hire application. Include the following supplemental documents: 

1. Complete District Application
2. Letter of interest
3. Current Resume
4. Three (3) recent letters of reference

Job Purpose Statement/s: 

The Music teacher promotes and develops successful learning for students in all K-12 Music classes. The teacher also performs instructional and related duties as they pertain to the state and district standards in Music education.  The Music teacher must perform duties in accordance with District Policies and terms of the teacher contract.  The teacher also maintains a cooperative attitude with staff, parents and students.

Job Qualifications & Licensure:

· BA/BS or higher degree (required) with a major in one or more of the following areas: Curriculum, Elementary Education,        Reading, Music, Early Childhood Education, or similar

· Valid Oregon Teaching License.

· Must hold a current recognized first aid card or be willing to obtain same if directed by the district under ORS 342.664 (2).

· Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support      personnel, evaluate performance.  

· Knowledge of age appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code, appropriate instructional          subjects.  

· Holds and maintains an appropriate license and endorsement(s) from the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission in the State of Oregon; and displays a willingness to teach any qualified subject area.  Must be able to provide nitration at assigned levels (Elementary, Middle and High School).

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities

The competent teacher will:

· Have a thorough understanding of the requirements related to state and district standards in Music education.

          − Be capable of developing course goals related to state and district standards in music education.

          − Use techniques and introduce appropriate methods of teaching that enable all students to meet the state and district               benchmarks for music education.

· Provide a variety of classroom techniques and methods.

         − Promote high levels of achievement in relation to individual student ability.

         − Use techniques and methodologies appropriate to student ability.

         − Use adopted district curriculum and appropriate supplementary materials.

· Demonstrate knowledge of and abilities to use research-based principles of effective instruction.

        − Organize instruction using learning objectives with clearly defined student outcomes.

        − Employ teaching strategies congruent with planned student outcomes.

        − Select teaching strategies emphasizing student involvement.

        − Monitor student learning and pace instruction accordingly. 

· Develop and maintain an environment conducive to effective student learning.

        − Develop written rules of classroom behavior and communicate those rules to all students.

        − Enforce written rules for classroom behavior.

        − Communicate course goals and academic expectations to students.

        − Provide for the health and safety of student in all instructional settings.

Prepare effectively for class

        − Prepare daily lesson plans.

        − Provide instruction predicated on course goals objectives, aligned with district adopted standards.

· Develop and communicate appropriate grading standards to students

       − Establish written grading standards that are clear and incorporate a variety of graded activities.

       − Assure that grading standards are explained and available to parents.

· Develop and maintain positive interpersonal relationships

       − Model personal behaviors of honesty, fairness, courtesy consideration, respect, and cultural awareness and responsibility.

       − Maintain a cooperative relationship with administration, staff, students and parents.

       − Share appropriate information with parents and with other staff members.

· Provide documentation of students’ progress

       − Provide timely and accurate feedback/documentation to students, parents, and appropriate staff members.

       − Assign and check homework and provide feedback to students.

       − Maintain appropriate records of student performance.

· Build motivation and interest in learning

       − Exhibit personal interest and encourage student interest in the subject area.

       − Maintain a current awareness of activities in music education. 

· Maintain an ongoing personal program of professional growth and development.

      − Develop and implement annually an approved plan for professional growth and development.

      − Identify and request to attend professional workshop activities intended to increase the teacher’s instructional                       effectiveness.

      − Participate in District sponsored in service offerings appropriate to assignment. 

· Maintain an attitude of helping in the total school atmosphere.

· Be willing to be involved in student activities of the total school outside of your regular classroom, i.e., assemblies, concerts,    field trips and programs.

· Oversee activities related to musical group performances and trips.

       − Meet with parent booster club as needed.

       − Plan concert programs, including building use facilities requests.

       − Assure that trips are planned and chaperoned in accordance with District policies.

This organization believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited to assigned responsibilities.  Therefore, this position description is designed to define primary duties, qualifications and job scope but should not limit the incumbent nor the organization to the work identified.  

Workplace Expectations: 

· Work effectively with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.

· Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech and dress in a neat, clean and appropriate            professional manner for the assignment and work setting. 

· Have regular and punctual attendance.

· Confer regularly with other licensed staff and immediate supervisor.

· Follow all District policies, work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority.

· Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to a student, family, colleague or District patron.

Any offer of employment made by North Wasco County School District is contingent upon satisfactory results of: 

1. Drug screening tests for any illegal drug or substance classified in Schedules I through V under the FederalControlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. 811 to 812. This includes, but is not limited to, marijuana, mind-altering substances or narcotic drugs such as hallucinogens, amphetamines, barbiturates, or any other illegal drug or controlled substance, except those federally recognized as legally prescribed by a physician and used as directed.
2. Criminal history verification- a background check for any convictions directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Unless otherwise required by law, only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the applicant from employment.

Bilingual/Bi-Cultural applicants are highly desirable, and encouraged to apply.

North Wasco County School District prohibits discrimination and harassment on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to, an individual’s perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, veteran’s status, or because of the perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability pregnancy, familial status, economic status, or veterans’ status of any other persons with whom the individual associates. 

Salary : $48,670 - $97,415