Music Teacher Chapman School District

USD 473 Elementary School Music Teacher at Enterprise Elementary and Blue Ridge Elementary School School vehicle provided for the two locations:

Enterprise Elementary

302 South High Street

Reports To:

Building Principal

Classification:
Certified

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Terms of Employment:
Salary and work year as reviewed and established annually by the Board of Education

Evaluation:
Performance of this position will be evaluated regularly in accordance with the Board’s policy.

USD 473 music educators demonstrate a commitment to provide a safe and positive learning environment- which will empower all students to learn and achieve to their maximum potential and become responsible- productive citizens.

• The minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience.
• Evidence of the willingness and the ability to comply with the standards for ethical and professional performance established by the State Board of Education.

• Effectively implements the district-adopted music curriculum.
• Introduces aesthetic principles of music.
• Plans balanced- organized and creative music programs.
• Utilizes a variety of music that is appropriate for the skill level and ages of the students.
• Plans and delivers a music lessons that includes: lectures- creativity- discussions and hands-on activities.
• Manages the storage and use of school-owned property.
• Ability to implement 21st Century Skills into the curriculum.
• Incorporates use of appropriate technology.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the development and interest of the students.
• Communicates high expectations- assessment standards and learner expectations to all students.
• Maintains up-to-date records of student progress.
• Creates a positive- inviting and safe learning environment.
• Models enthusiasm for learning and teaching and treats others with dignity and respect.
• Communicates effectively and promotes positive interpersonal relationships.
• Communicates realistic and consistent expectations for student behavior and applies appropriate consequences.
• Demonstrates conflict resolution skills and maintains confidentiality.
• Supports the District’s educational mission for all students and implements all Board regulations and policies in a fair and equitable manner.
• Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as the principal or superintendent may assign.

While performing the duties of this job- the employee is frequently required to walk- sit- talk and hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision- distance vision- depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. On occasion the employee may be required to work extended hours.

USD 473, Chapman has a Student enrollment of approximately 1,100 students. Our district includes:
Head Start, Wee Lads and Lasses Preschool, Rural Center Elementary (PreK-5), Blue Ridge Elementary (K-5), Enterprise Elementary (K-5), Chapman Elementary (PreK-5), Chapman Middle School (6-8) , and Chapman High School (9-12)