Teacher, Music, VAR

Middle School Teacher

This is a 1.0 FTE continuing contract music teaching position. This position is 0.6 FTE at Olympic View Middle School and 0.4 FTE at Kamiak High School. The assignment includes choir/orchestra/and band at Olympic View and guitar at Kamiak.

Minimum Requirements:

Valid Washington State teaching certificate with a music endorsement.

Job Summary:

Plan, prepare and deliver a quality instructional program based upon state standards, district curriculum, and effective instruction to students with diverse learning needs.

Performance Responsibilities and

Essential Functions:

• Plan and provide clear and intentional focused instruction using state standards, subject matter content, district curriculum and student needs.
• Recognize individual student learning needs and develop strategies to address those needs for the purpose of promoting individual achievement.
• Implement effective teaching practices for the purpose of facilitating achievement for each student.
• Use multiple student data elements for the purpose of assessing student progress, modifying instruction, and improving student learning.
• Communicate and collaborate with parents and school community for the purpose of fostering student success and achievement.
• Foster and manage a safe, positive learning environment for the purpose of promoting effective student behavior and success.
• Maintain and submit information/records including student progress.
• Participate in various meetings for the purpose of implementing school initiatives and addressing student needs.
• Direct the work of assigned classified staff.
• Implement and comply with District policies and the Code of Professional Conduct.
• Maintain consistent attendance and conform to regular work hours specified under contract.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirements ;

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of applicable Washington State and federal rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of subject matter/course content relevant to assignment.
• Knowledge of and skills in using effective instructional strategies and practices.
• Knowledge of and skills in using various formative and summative assessments.
• Ability to effectively address a wide range of academic and social needs including at-risk, cultural diversity, English language learners, and special education students.
• Skills in effective planning and implementation of lessons based upon state standards, district curriculum and student needs.
• Skills in managing and promoting positive student behavior.
• Knowledge and understanding of secondary school philosophy.
• Ability to work successfully with diverse learners providing access and opportunities for all students.
• Ability to effectively meet the developmental needs of middle school students.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others.
• Ability to interact and collaborate positively and effectively with parents, students, staff and administrators.
• Skills in and ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Skills and abilities
  
  in organization, time management, and record keeping.
• Ability to operate technology devices and specific software programs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability and commitment to strengthen job-related competencies.

Education:

• Valid Washington State certification with appropriate endorsement(s).

Preferred

Education and Experience:

• Successful and recent experience as a middle school teacher in the posted subject area, preferred.
• Second language or language acquisition background, preferred.
• Student cultural and economic diversity experience, preferred.
• Multiple endorsements, preferred.
• Interest in and experience with co-curricular coaching and advising assignments, preferred.