Teacher - K-5 General Music​/Choir

Music Teacher

The Bethel School District is seeking teacher applicants who have the potential to be leaders and innovative educators. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to deliver instruction based upon best available research and practices in teaching and learning. A music teacher will create a class environment that fosters and enhances an effective learning environment; implements the district articulated curriculum; establishes learning objectives and standards based upon general district guidelines;

and provides effective instruction through appropriate lesson plans and activities designed to address specific educational needs for all students. The teacher will also communicate progress, expectations, and goals to students' parents, as well as administration. The teacher will maintain professional competence through in-service education, coursework and professional growth activities.

Essential functions include preparing lesson plans and developing an instructional program designed to meet the needs of individual and groups of students; implementing district approved curricula that is appropriate for content areas and integrates with State and federal learning standards and guidelines; reporting incidents of child abuse, altercations, and substance abuse; providing clear and focused instruction for all students by adapting and using a variety of teaching strategies;

providing on-going quality classroom-based assessments, and monitoring students while using district/state assessment tools; establishing and maintaining a standard of student behavior for the purpose of providing an orderly, safe and productive learning environment; communicating positively and regularly with students, parents and/or legal guardians; establishing and maintaining positive, effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of work; maintaining appropriate confidential reports, records, and files for the purpose of state/federal law compliance;

attending and participating in all staff meetings and extra curricular activities as required or deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal for the purpose of continued professional growth and to remain current in techniques and methods of instruction; collaborating with special education program staff and specialists for the purpose of meeting the needs of special education students, and complying with special education requirements, within the regular classroom environment.

Minimum qualifications include valid Washington State Teacher certification with appropriate endorsement(s): MUSIC and/or appropriate endorsement(s) to teach in this position. Strong instructional skills in vocal techniques preferred. Training and experience in Kodaly, Orff and/or Dalcroze preferred. Training and experience in directing age appropriate music productions preferred. Education and experience must meet job specific Washington State and federal learning standards. Knowledge and skill in instructional principles, methods and techniques.

Knowledge of current state assessments and graduation requirements. Knowledge and implementation of district adopted curricula. Knowledge of subject areas appropriate to assignment. Knowledge of procedures/policies in the student referral process. Skill in classroom management, student discipline and developing positive techniques for improving student behavior. Skills in organizational techniques. Skill in reading, writing and oral communications. Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of work.

Ability to participate collaboratively in teams. Ability and commitment to work with a full range of students. Ability to be fair and consistent when working with a culturally, racially and economically diverse student population. Ability to follow district/school policies and the educational code of professional conduct. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with staff, students and parents from diverse, cultural backgrounds.

Ability to continue participation in staff development to maintain professional skills. Ability to effectively integrate technology resources into the curriculum. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to adapt to change and remain flexible. Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations. Ability to serve as a role model and treat students as individuals in a professional manner. Licenses/Special Requirements Successful clearance of criminal justice fingerprint and background check.

Conditions include dealing with a wide range of student achievement and behavior. May experience frequent interruptions and must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. May be required to deal with distraught students/parents/staff: may be exposed to infectious diseases. Physical demands include standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing and reaching…