Band Teacher (Part-Time

Music Teacher

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students' understanding, appreciation of the art of music, including listening to a wide range of musical genre, periods and styles; teaching guitar, jazz ensemble, concert band, and percussion; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; developing lesson plans; modeling the necessary skills to performing assigned tasks; providing a safe and optimal learning environment;

and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc. To identify, promote and develop each student's talents in vocal and instrumental musical expression.

Minimum training and experience while a knowledge of all instruments are required, percussion or/& woodwinds are preferred. Required to hold state certification in Music (license code 800) and designated as "highly qualified."

Performance responsibilities includes developing and administering music education curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives. Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning. Develops balanced music program and lessons to organize class time so that students have adequate time for preparation, rehearsal, and instruction. Conducts ongoing assessment of student musical learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs;

conducts individual and small group instruction as needed. Utilizes repertoire of all types of music literature, as appropriate. Plans, coordinates rehearsals for, and directs students in musical programs and performances outside the classroom Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research. Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.

Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents. Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to ensure a productive learning atmosphere during practice, rehearsal and performances. Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.

Selects and requisitions appropriate music supplies and instrumental equipment, maintains inventory records, and ensures equipment is in good working order.

Minimum standards required to perform responsibilities includes physical requirements, data conception, interpersonal communication, language ability, intelligence, verbal aptitude, numerical aptitude, form/spatial aptitude, motor coordination, manual dexterity, physical communication, interpersonal temperament.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities includes masterful knowledge of curriculum and best practices, highly developed presentation skills, knowledge of effective staff development models that lead to the successful development of effective teachers, excellent oral and written communication skills, considerable human relations and human development skills, demonstrated leadership ability, good technical skills with technology and presentation tools, ability to use common office machines and popular computer-driven word processing, spreadsheet and file maintenance programs, ability to maintain complete and accurate records and statistics and to develop meaningful reports from that information, ability to plan and evaluate strategies for new teacher development, ability to exercise considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with the public, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments, ability to work with adult learners.

Terms of employment full-time for ten (10) months salary based on state and local salary schedules.