Secondary School Music Teacher

Job Description

The Secondary School Music Teacher is responsible for creating a classroom environment that supports the development of students’ appreciation and understanding of music. They will teach techniques of vocal and instrumental music expression, discover and develop students’ abilities and talents in the field of music, and develop knowledge and skills in listening to and reading music. The Music Teacher will demonstrate commitment to our college-going mission by believing in students’ potential and supporting students' learning.

• Shared Vision: Supports a vision of excellence for all students, with an urgency to maximize every opportunity necessary to achieve ambitious student outcomes
• Culture of Excellence: Fosters a safe, culturally responsive, and nurturing community where students love learning and are excited to attend school daily
• Teaching and Learning: Creates powerfully engaging experiences aligned to our academic model, and designed to accelerate student learning and achievement
• Data & Assessment: Regularly engages in individual student case management by proactively making data-driven decisions
• Innovation: Develops and executes Music lesson plans following the regulations associated with CCSS in collaboration with the Music Director and CAO.
• Professional Growth: Committed to continuous growth, actively engages in professional development opportunities, and contributes to our professional learning community. Thrive in an environment of high expectations and collaboration to grow and hone their craft.
• Community Outreach: Demonstrates commitment to the community by communicating regularly with families and attending key community events

• Minimum of 1 year of verifiable successful experience working with school music programs
• California teaching credential in music
• Master's degree in music or education, preferred
• Experience in working with a diverse student population
• Spanish-speaking preferred

• Teach 6th - 12th grade music classes in an engaging, developmentally appropriate way aligned to CCSS
• Develop and support a curriculum that provides a balanced approach to music education, including singing, playing instrumental music, creative movement, and performance.
• Familiarity with growth mindset, project/inquiry-based learning, core competencies, and authentic assessment
• Proven record of developing clear and highly organized yearlong curriculum maps, units, and lesson plans tied to goals/objectives and student expectations
• Maintains a safe, organized classroom that supports students’ independent learning, collaboration, and choice.
• Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques.
• Provides a variety of assessments and uses assessments for planning and instruction.
• Monitors and maintains a positive classroom environment that supports the school-wide behavior expectations in which students are engaged and incorporates mutual respect while providing cooperative learning opportunities.
• Uses available technology/instructional media to enhance the students’ learning experiences.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members by communicating in a tactful, courteous, and confidential manner.
• Appropriately communicates and interacts with other professional staff in academic planning and school committee work.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and extra-curricular/school-related activities and committees.
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth and works with administrators to formulate and complete professional development plans.
• Maintains a professional appearance and demonstrates behavior that is conscientious and responsible.
• Other duties as assigned

• Environment:
  School environment; fast-paced work, constant interruptions.
• Physical requirements:
  
  Hearing and speaking to exchange information, make presentations and communicate over the telephone; seeing to read, prepare, and proofread documents and view computer monitors; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer…