Music Teacher

Classroom Teacher

The employee, Classroom Teacher, is responsible for instructional planning; management of behavior; delivery of instruction; and assessment of performance for all assigned students.

The duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Professional Knowledge:
  The teacher demonstrates an understanding of the curriculum, subject content and the developmental needs of students by providing relevant learning experiences.
• Instructional Planning:
  The teacher plans using the Common Core Curriculum Standards (or as prescribed by the NJDOE), the school's curriculum, effective strategies, and resources and data to meet the needs of all students.
• Instructional Delivery:
  The teacher effectively engages students in learning by using a variety of instructional strategies in order to meet individual learning needs.
• Assessment of and for Learning:
  The teacher systematically gathers, analyzes, and uses all relevant data to measure student academic progress, guide instructional content and delivery methods, and provide timely feedback to both students and parents throughout the school year.
• Learning Environment:
  The teacher uses resources, routines, and procedures to provide a respectful, positive, safe, student-centered environment that is conducive to learning.
• Professionalism:
  The teacher maintains a commitment to professional ethics, communicates effectively, and takes responsibility for, and participates in, professional growth that results in enhanced student learning.
• Student Academic Progress:
  The work of the teacher results in acceptable, measurable, and appropriate student academic progress.

Reports To:

Principal, Director, or Supervisor

Required Qualifications:

• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status by completing Federal Form 1-9 in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
• Provide evidence that a criminal record history check has been conducted and clearance has been given by the Department of Education.
• Provide evidence that health is adequate to fulfill the job functions and responsibilities with reasonable accommodation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 12101 and in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:3-4A.4.
• Pass the state required Mantoux Intradermal Tuberculin Test as required by N.J.A.C. 6:3-4A.4.
• Meet such alternates to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may deem appropriate, acceptable and legal.

Verification Of

Competency:

• District application and resume.
• Required documentation outlined in the qualifications above.
• A minimum of three letters of reference from former employers, teachers, professors or other professional sources, or copies of recent evaluations of teaching performance.
• Official College Transcripts.
• Writing sample (as may be required).
• Employment interview.

Employment

Terms:

• Work year of ten months with days and calendar pursuant to contract.
• Salary or hourly/yearly wage, benefits, and leave time as negotiated.
• Conditions established by Laws and Codes of the State, and Policies, Rules and Regulations established by the Board of Education (N.J.S.A. 18A:27-4 et. seq.).

Salary: $65,535 - $106,350

Employment Period:
Ten (10) Months

Union Affiliation:
Belleville Education Association (BEA)