Music Teacher; High School

Job Title

Music Teacher (High School)

Teaching and Learning

Receives administrative direction from the Principal or other administrative official of a higher grade

This class is accountable for facilitating learning, academic achievement and personal development by providing instruction to students. This class also develops and implements curriculum and lesson plans, utilizes technology to facilitate learning, and demonstrates understanding of the varying learning styles and the needs of a diverse student population.

• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.

• In addition to the checking of references and facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made prior to appointment.

• Employment in this class is conditional upon possession of a valid Connecticut State Board of Education teaching certificate/endorsement Music, Pre‑K‑12 (049).
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a current Motor Vehicle operator’s license.

• Considerable knowledge of core curriculum areas for which the teacher is responsible for instructing, including specialized knowledge in music.
• Considerable knowledge of educational philosophy, teaching methods and approaches, and currently researched best practices and strategies.
• Knowledge of child development; classroom management techniques; instructional technologies; learner outcomes; learning theory; student learning styles and needs; multicultural, gender and disability fair curriculum concepts.
• Knowledge of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Scientific Research Based Interventions (SRBI); some knowledge of community resources; excellent listening skills.
• Skill in classroom management, organization, presentation, human relations, mediation, conflict management, interpersonal interactions, maintaining and developing reports.
• Ability and flexibility to interact effectively with students, parents, other school staff, administration, and community members of diverse backgrounds; adapt teaching styles; apply PBIS and SRBI principles; communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to evaluate student performance and present evaluations to foster higher achievement; multitask; plan and implement lesson plans based on district and school goals; provide appropriate instruction in core subjects; utilize computer and multimedia technology; work in a cooperative learning environment; work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

• May direct the work of paraprofessionals.

• Advises, assists, and supervises students with internships, volunteering, and community service projects, securing training stations and employment, and regarding various district, state, and national competitions.
• Evaluates student performance through examinations, homework assignments, and other methods, promotes student achievement, maintains required student records, submits required reports including report cards to the principal or other school administrators, assesses students’ academic, behavioral and vocational needs, determines student mastery of subjects, and facilitates district‑wide testing of students.
• Implements the goals, objectives and standards of the district, the school, and the specific program or department, following a prescribed course of study as delineated in curriculum outlines and authorized by the building principal; develops, adapts, and updates curriculum; and develops and implements lesson plans.
• Maintains contact and communications with parents, works with them in the development of each student, schedules and holds parent conferences, recruits students into classes and specialized programs, and enrolls students, maintaining classroom databases on students.
• Participates in staff development and professional growth activities, as required and as requested, participates in in‑service activities or educational opportunities to…