Vocal Music Teacher - Urbandale High School [2025-26 School Year]

JOB TITLE: Teacher

CLASSIFICATION: Certified

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Principal

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Building Principal

Please review the UCSD Actions of Excellence to gain an understanding of the expectations for UCSD employees.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Provide personalized learning that supports each student in acheiving their potential. Engages in professional growth and fulfills professional responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:
(Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Education, Certification/Licensure, Experience, Equipment)  

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

1. Demonstrated application of effective instruction meeting student needs relative to district benchmarks and standards.

2. Knowledge of “best practice” in teaching.

3. Knowledge of the developmental characteristics of students at the designated grade level.

4. Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders.

5. Knowledge of the Iowa Teaching Standards.

6. Knowledge of special education and section 504.

7. Knowledge of Federal Rights and Privacy Act and other civil rights regulations.

8. Ability to organize and think clearly while communicating, organizing and evaluating.

Education:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Board of Educational Examiners approved alternative.

Certification/Licensure:

1. Appropriate BOEE licensure.

Equipment:

1. Office equipment such as computers, two-way radios, multi-line phone system, cell phone, copier, and fax machines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

The following duties are normal for this position.  These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

1. Teach skills in music appreciation, harmony, and explorations in choral music (chorus, choir, choral ensemble) to middle school students.  
2. Instruct students in music theory, harmony, score and sight-reading, composition, music appreciation, and provides individual or group vocal and instrumental lessons. 
3. Sing or play instruments to demonstrate musical scales, tones, and rhythm.
4. Plan a balanced music program and organize daily classroom work based on teaching outline prepared for course of study to meet curriculum requirements and so that preparation, rehearsal, and instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time. 
5. Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
6. Provide individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
7. Evaluate each student’s musical growth and performance, assessing each individual’s contribution to the performance of the group. 
8. Use repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary, that are appropriate for the ages and skill levels of students..
9. Cooperate with the school administration in providing musical programs for school, district, and civic performances.
10. Plan, rehearse, direct and coach students in their individual parts, in fundamentals of musicianship, and ensemble performance.  
11. Lead choral groups in regular and special performances for school programs, community activities, concerts, and festivals.   
12. Establish and maintains standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment during practice, group rehearsals, and musical performances.
13. Critique performance to identify errors and reinforce correct techniques.
14. Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities as assigned. Accompany students on field trips to musical performances.
15. Select and requisition books, musical instruments, and instructional aids; maintain required inventory records. Order, store, and inventory musical instruments, music, and supplies.
16. Communicate and meet with parents and school counselors on student progress and to resolve any student problems.
17. Control the storage and use of school-owned property; make minor adjustments and requests repairs to instruments as required.
18. Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs.
19. Maintain professional competence through in-service education provided by the district, and in self-selected professional growth activities related to music.
20. Demonstrates effective implementation of the eight Iowa Teaching Standards and 42 criteria.
21. Meets professional responsibilities as outlined in the Professional Growth Assessment Plan, Employee Handbook, and Board policy.
22. Develops, with supervisor, a plan for professional growth.
23. Maintain a reliable attendance record.
24. Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:

- None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Repetitious bending, lifting, and hand movement.

- Ability to work while standing, moving and/or walking.

- Drug, tobacco, and alcohol-free while working.

- Must be able to see and hear within normal limits with or without corrective lenses or hearing aids.

- Ability to operate a motor vehicle used to travel between sites.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

- Majority of work is perfroemd in an office or school setting.

- Occasional meetings outside the school day.

- Occasional exposure to body fluids, fumes, noise, and hazardous materials and emergency situations.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

- Per Board Policies and the UEA Master Contract.

- Performance evaluated per Board Policy and the Professional Growth Assessment Plan.

No student enrolled in the Urbandale Community School District shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in the District's programs on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status (for program), ethnic background, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (for employment) or socio-economic background (for program). The policy of the District shall be to provide educational programs and opportunities for students as needed on the basis of individual interests, values, abilities and potential. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district office at 11152 Aurora Ave, Urbandale, IA or call 515.457.5000. The district's Equity Coordinator is Ms. Stephanie Davis, daviss@urbandaleschools.com.