Band/Choir Teacher

We are creating excelling schools where there is a laser-like focus on the Essential Elements of Instruction and moving each student to the next academic level.

POSITION SUMMARY:

To provide educational opportunities where students may fulfill their potential for intellectual growth and to provide instruction that will result in students achieving academic success.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plans, organizes, and contributes as a member of the Wickenburg High School educational team;
• Generates, completes, and maintains reports for the school, district and state in regards to student progress;
• Interprets assessment data to determine needs in instruction, core content area program, interventions and/or supplemental programs;
• Understands the philosophy and content of a musical program;
• Plans and guides the learning process to help students achieve state standards;
• Understands there will be performances and obligations outside the regular school day;
• Understands high school philosophy and uses that knowledge to better meet the instructional needs of high school students;
• Maintains a classroom atmosphere which is safe and conducive to learning;
• Observes and monitors control of student behavior in the classroom, school grounds, and other areas;
• Plans and implements activity/lesson plans that are in accordance with the Arizona State Standards. Lessons and activities should be specific to the needs of all students;
• Establishes, maintains and promotes a classroom atmosphere which ensures the emotional and physical safety and well being of students and emphasizes mutual respect, self-worth, self-discipline, cooperation, consideration and responsibility;
• Maintains open lines of communication with parents/guardians;
• Assesses student needs and develops appropriate lessons or activities;
• Evaluates student performance and makes necessary provisions to meet learning needs;
• Modifies the program to best meet the needs of individual students;
• Maintains a professional demeanor with students, parents, staff and administration;
• Engages in professional growth activities relevant to Best Practices;
• Keeps appropriate documentation;
• Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits;
• Complies with all rules, regulations and policies of the Governing Board.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATION:

• Valid and Proper Arizona Certification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• To perform the job successfully, and individual must be able to effectively perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Computer Skills – Demonstrated competency in computer applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and typing.
• Communication Skills – Ability to effectively read and interpret general documents such as employee handbooks and safety/training manuals. Ability to effectively write general correspondence and speak effectively with others.
• Math Ability – Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Reasoning Ability – Ability to effectively interpret assortment of instructions furnished in variable forms. Ability to apply reason to research and solve moderately complex issues with little or no assistance.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear.  The employee occasionally will stand and walk.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.  Employee will frequently interact with the public and other staff members.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

This job description is intended to be representative of the work performed by employees in this position and is not all-inclusive.  The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of position responsibilities as defined by the supervisor. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Wickenburg Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.  Wickenburg Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.