Music Teacher; PK-School

Music Teacher (PK-8 School) – Waterbury Public Schools

Reports To:

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

This class is accountable for planning and providing for appropriate learning experiences for students; providing an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure Success for Every Student.

Education and Experience

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

Special Requirements

• In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made prior to appointment.
• CREDENTIALS:
• LICENSURES, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
• Employment in this class is conditional upon possession of a valid Connecticut State Board of Education teaching certificate/endorsement 049 Music, PK–12
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a current Motor Vehicle operator’s license.
• CONTINUING
  
  EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
• Teachers in this job class must complete all State CEU requirements for re-certification.

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Considerable knowledge of core curriculum areas for which the teacher is responsible for instructing;
• Considerable knowledge of educational philosophy, teaching methods and approaches, and currently researched best practices and strategies;
• Knowledge of child development;
• Knowledge of classroom management techniques;
• Knowledge of District curriculum, techniques for integrating curriculum, Board of Education policies, and effective instructional practices;
• Knowledge of instructional technologies;
• Knowledge of learner outcomes;
• Knowledge of learning theory, students’ learning styles and needs, both academic and affective, and theories of multiple intelligences;
• Knowledge of multicultural, gender and disability fair curriculum concepts;
• Knowledge of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Scientific Research Based Interventions (SRBI);
• Knowledge of the teaching/learning process;
• Some knowledge of community resources;
• Excellent listening skills;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Human relations skills.
• Skill in classroom management and organization;
• Skill in classroom presentation;
• Skill in human relations, mediation, conflict management and interpersonal interactions;
• Skill in maintaining and developing reports;
• Ability to interact effectively with students, parents, and other school staff, the administration, and community members of diverse ethnic/racial and socioeconomic backgrounds;
• Ability to adapt teaching styles to diverse student populations;
• Ability to apply the principles of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Scientific Research Based Intervention (SRBI);
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to evaluate student performance and to present these evaluations in a manner that fosters higher student achievement;
• Ability to infuse technology into curriculum;
• Ability to multi task and be flexible;
• Ability to plan and implement lesson plans based upon District and school goals, as well as the objectives, needs and abilities of students;
• Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education;
• Ability to utilize computer and multimedia technology, as appropriate;
• Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school based staff, students, parents and community;
• Ability to work in a cooperative learning environment;
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

PART III - POSITION SUPERVISES

• May direct the work of paraprofessionals.

The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties.

• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in…