Shamley K-8 Teacher Elementary General Music and MS Choir

Teacher

Provide general music and choral music experiences and instruction which includes singing moving to music playing of instruments and listening that will lead the elementary student to a positive attitude toward music and a better understanding of music and greater skill in expressing music.

• Teach skills in singing playing listening reading moving and writing
• Teach knowledge of musical elements expression structure and historical and cultural aspects of music.
• Create an effective environment that leads to the development of positive attitudes in awareness of and response to musical elements; conscious building of good self-concepts; willingness to use knowledge to perform and to explore and create musical ideas.
• Develop lesson plans instructional activities and materials based on district goals and curriculum.
• Provide individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior to provide an orderly productive environment during class group rehearsals and music performances.
• Plan rehearse and direct pupils in musical programs for school and community. Participate in district-wide festivals and honor programs. Cooperate with school administration in providing programs for school productions and civic functions.
• Utilize repertoire of all types of music literature including traditional and contemporary that are appropriate for the ages and skill levels of pupils.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of district and school owned instruments. Control the storage and use of equipment and materials; make minor repairs and request further repairs to instruments as required.
• Communicate with parents and school counselors on pupil progress.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and/or in self-selected professional growth activities and collaborates with colleagues as necessary.
• Participate in school and district meetings committees and workshops as appropriate.
• Apply knowledge of state and district policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Please note that the closing date for this posting may be changed at any time without prior notice.

DEPARTMENT: Instructional Excellence

SALARY: Certified

WORK YEAR: Teacher Calendar

REPORTS TO: Principal Coordinator of Fine Arts

EVALUATION: Teacher Evaluation

SUPERVISES: Instructional Assistant(s) (if applicable)

Required Experience: IC

• Experience Working With Students
• Time Management
• Classroom Management
• Algebra
• Behavior Management
• Classroom Experience
• Lesson Planning
• Smartsheet
• Special Needs
• Teaching
• Experience with Children
• Dancing

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1