K-8 Music Teacher; Shared Time

Position Type

Elementary School Teaching/ Music - Instrumental

CARROLLTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SUMMARY OF POSITION: A caring, certified elementary school teacher, with knowledge of, and experience in, teaching music, using the holistic approach to learning. The teacher shall understand and be able to apply principles of cooperative learning and have an understanding of the Michigan Standards of Quality.

REPORTS TO: Shared Time School Principal

COMPENSATION: As per Carrollton Public Schools Shared Time School salary schedule and/or individual school salary schedule

• Must have an in depth understanding of elementary school students
• Must be certified by the State of Michigan as an elementary teacher with music endorsement
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to work as part of a team
• Must have experience working with at-risk students and their parents
• Must receive a satisfactory response to P.A. 189 Letter (Misconduct Law)
• Must satisfactorily pass law enforcement background check with fingerprinting
• Personal and professional reference background check
• Ability to work cooperatively with teachers, students, and administration
• Ability to develop and implement a strong curriculum for kindergarten school-aged children using state mandated standards
• Shall have a strong understanding of child development and know how to adapt lessons to meet individual student instructional needs
• Ability to keep all student and parent information confidential
• Ability to keep a positive attitude working with students, parents, other staff members, and community members who visit the schools' facilities or programs
• Ability and willingness to lead activity programs for children
• Must be able to lift and assist students when necessary
• Must be self-directed and self-motivated
• Must be highly organized and able to multi-task
• High level of proficiency in Google Docs, Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint preferred
• Must be proficient in using the Internet for research
• Shall be of good character with high moral and ethical values
• To ensure a safe environment for students at all times
• To meet and greet visitors in a positive, helpful manner
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job expectation
• Ability to follow through on commitments
• Must be able to work cooperatively with others
• Must act in a professional manner
• Other duties as assigned by the building principal/coordinator

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, and the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1977, it is the policy of the Carrollton Public School District that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, disability, height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to, discrimination during any program, activity, service or in employment.

For information, inquiries, or to file a complaint, contact the Superintendent of Carrollton Public Schools at PO Box 517, Carrollton, MI 48724.