Middle School Music Teacher

Middle School Music Teacher

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Certified by the State of Alabama in the appropriate area.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of child development and especially of characteristics of children in the age group assigned.
• Knowledge of the prescribed curriculum.
• Knowledge of current educational research especially in the field of music education.
• Basic understanding and knowledge of current technology.
• Knowledge of learning styles and skill in using varied teaching methods to address student-learning styles.
• Skill in oral and written communication with students, parents, and others.
• Ability to plan and implement activities for maximum effectiveness.
• Ability to assess levels of student achievement effectively, analyze test results and prescribe actions for improvement.
• Ability to maintain appropriate students supervision so that students have a safe and orderly environment in which to learn.
• Ability to work effectively with peers, administrators and others.

Reports To:

• Principal

Job Goal:

To provide an educational atmosphere in which students will move toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and psychological growth and develop skills as a performer and as one who appreciates and enjoys music.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement a balanced music program to include music appreciation harmony, theory, choral and/or instrumental music, and the historical and cultural aspects of music.
• Create or select long-range plans based on a review of system and state curriculum priorities, student profiles and instructional priorities.
• Define goals and objectives for unit and daily plans.
• Sequence content and activities appropriately.
• Identify specific intended learning outcomes, which are challenging, meaningful and measurable.
• Revise plans based on student's needs.
• Plan and prepare a variety of learning activities considering individual student's culture, learning styles, special needs and socio-economic background.
• Develop or select instructional activities, which foster active involvement of students in the learning process.
• Plan and prepare lessons and instructional strategies, which support the school improvement plan and the system mission.
• Select, develop, modify and/or adapt materials and resources, which support learning objectives and address student's varying learning styles, backgrounds and special needs.
• Establish and maintain a positive and safe learning environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
• Maintain a clean, attractive and organized learning environment.
• Maintain academic focus by using a variety of motivational techniques.
• Establish and use behavior management techniques, which are appropriate and effective.
• Establish routines and procedures and work with students on consistently following them.
• Create a learning climate that is challenging, yet non-threatening.
• Maintain instructional momentum with smooth and efficient transitions from one activity to another.
• Establish and maintain effective and efficient record keeping procedures.
• Manage time effectively.
• Develop routines and efficient techniques for minimizing time required for administrative and organizational activities.
• Manage materials and equipment effectively.
• Organized materials for efficient distribution and collection.
• Instruct and supervise the work of volunteers and aides when assigned.
• Assist in enforcement of school rules, administrative regulations and Board policy.
• Develop and use assessment strategies (traditional and alternative) to assist the continuous development of learners.
• Interpret and use data (including but not limited to standardized and others test results) for diagnosis, instructional planning, and program evaluation.
• Use ongoing assessment to monitor student progress, verify that learning is occurring and adjust curriculum and instruction.
• Provide feedback to students about the appropriateness of response and quality of work with a focus on improving students' performance.
• Communicate, in understandable terms, individual student progress knowledgably and responsibly to the students, parents and professional colleagues who need access to the information.
• Encourage self-assessment by students and assist them in developing plans for improving their performance.
• Provide opportunities for students to perform throughout the school and community.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of instructional units and teaching strategies.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of curriculum content.
• Communicate high learning expectations of all students.
• Apply principles of learning and effective teaching in instructional delivery.
• Monitor learning activities, providing feedback and reinforcement of students.
• Use a variety of instructional strategies appropriate for teaching students from diverse backgrounds with different learning styles and special needs.
• Use appropriate techniques and strategies to enhance the…