Cider Mill School is seeking a 1.0 General Music teacher beginning the 25-26 school year.
TITLE : Music Teacher
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
- Current State Certification in appropriate content area
- Master's Degree is highly recommended
- Previous teaching experience is preferred
REPORTS TO : Principal(s), Assistant Principal(s) or District Administrator
JOB GOAL : To plan, implement, evaluate, and adjust instruction for a diverse group of students in the appropriate content area
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :
Professional Dispositions :
Demonstrates compassion and caring for students, families, and colleaguesAffirms students by recognizing the unique talents and accomplishments of each and by assisting each in setting personal goalsCreates a nurturing environment that supports exploration, risk-taking, and failure as natural parts of the learning processDevelops personal connections with students, staff, and familiesRelates to the challenges and triumphs inherent in the educational process by modeling lifelong learning; participates in ongoing professional developmentMaintains expectations for student behavior in accordance with school policy / practice and in order to sustain an atmosphere conducive to learningProfessional Knowledge :
Demonstrates expertise in the content areaDemonstrates an understanding of how students learn and growDevelops lessons that allow students to construct and apply knowledgeDevelops units that allow for multiple access points and include varied instructional strategies based on individual differences in student knowledge, achievement, and needDesigns and administers assessments to monitor student progressAnalyzes multiple forms of assessment data and adapts instruction accordinglyEngages with colleagues to reflect on practice and make refinements to instruction, assessment, and lesson designImplements district-approved curriculumDesigns innovative curriculum in accordance with district proceduresMaintains appropriate records of student attendance and progress; prepares report cards, interim and final grades as appropriateProfessional Responsibilities :
Participates in regular meetings including : staff meetings, Instructional Effectiveness Team (IET) meetings, department and / or grade level meetings, and district meetingsProvides supervision in activities both in and out of the classroom during the regular school dayReports to work and follows established work hours / work weekEngages parents and the community in the learning process through ongoing two-way communicationCollaborates with other staff (certified and non-certified) to support students; shares knowledge and resources with othersPartners with others to solve problems faced by students or the school communityParticipates in PPT, 504, and / or other parent meetingsModels the importance of social responsibilityDemonstrates the ability to use technology effectively; engages in ongoing professional learning to learn new technological toolsOther responsibilities as assigned by the superintendent of schools or his / her designeePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Teachers regularly engage in talking, hearing, reading, writing, operating technology, sitting, standing, reaching up and down with arms, lifting or moving objects that weigh up to 10 pounds
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : 10 month work year; salary in accordance with WEA contract
EVALUATION : Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Wilton Teacher Evaluation and Development Plan.
Wilton Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all qualified persons.
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