Music Teacher, Districtwide; Prorated

Music Teacher, Districtwide (Prorated for the  school year)

Kerman Unified School District

BASIC

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Under supervision of the Principal, provide a planned instructional program in subject specialty following district curriculum.
• Provide learning experiences to encourage maximum student growth using appropriate materials.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and other staff development to maintain professional competence.
• Promote a classroom environment conducive to student growth and responsibility.

MAJOR

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and/or group instruction to adapt the curriculum to pupils with varying abilities, attitudes, and cultural backgrounds.
• Provide instruction to students with special needs in accordance with IEP, using support services as appropriate, and participate in IEP meetings as appropriate.
• Develop and teach skills and knowledge in one or more courses or grade levels, using courses of study adopted by the Board of Trustees.
• Maintain proper control and discipline in a positive manner by establishing good rapport between students and others involved in the learning processes and in accordance with district policy and procedure.
• Evaluate pupil progress, keep appropriate records, prepare progress reports, and effectively communicate student progress with pupils, administrators and parents.
• Perform basic attendance accounting/reporting duties as directed by district policy.
• Maintain professional competence through participation in professional growth activities.
• Develop and communicate curricular and instructional plans and objectives to students and parents including course descriptions, performance expectations and other pertinent information to allow parental monitoring.
• Administer group standardized tests.
• Plan, coordinate and oversee the work of para‑professionals.
• Attend professional meetings called by administrators, or other meetings such as SST's and IEP's.
• Enforce the use of the textbooks that are currently adopted by the district Board of Trustees for the grade level which the teacher is assigned.
• Identify pupil needs, and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Ensure that students are not left in the classroom at any time without teacher supervision.
• Willingness to update skills and knowledge commensurate with the demands of this position.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge Of:

• Principles, theories, practices, methods and techniques used in curriculum development and classroom instruction.
• Curriculum expectations for subject being taught.
• Classroom procedures that promote appropriate student conduct and motivation for student learning.
• Standardized student testing requirements.

Ability To:

• Adapt plans to meet different needs for learning.
• Create an instructional program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth.
• Identify students who have special instructional needs.
• Maintain current information and expectations regarding grade level and curriculum being taught.
• Monitor children in classrooms.
• Display good judgment in making decisions.
• Maintain professional relationships with pupils, parents, colleagues and supervising staff members.
• Operate a computer and use related software.
• Read, interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Establish and maintain a variety of accurate record‑keeping and filing systems.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Communicate student progress with parents.
• Oversee the work of instructional aides.
• Establish effective rapport with pupils.
• Create a positive classroom environment.
• Maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance.
• Develop and maintain effective interpersonal relations using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Maintain reliable, punctual and regular attendance.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Bending at waist, kneeling or crouching; climbing or balancing.
• Eyesight sufficient to read a variety of materials including fine print.
• Hearing sufficient to hear any conversation with others.
• Manual dexterity and coordination sufficient to operate office and/or classroom equipment.
• Sitting, standing and/or walking for extended periods of time.
• Must frequently lift, push, pull or carry up to ten (10) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move at least fifty (50) pounds.
• Hazards: abusive and potentially harmful outbursts from students, possible contact with blood and/or other body fluids.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's Degree or appropriate education required.
• One to two years teaching experience in a classroom preferred.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Appropriate credential for this position.
• Teaching credential in Music.

ESSENTIAL APPLICATION MATERIALS:

• A personal letter of application discussing your qualifications.
• A copy of your résumé.
• Three current letters of recommendation.
• A copy of teaching credential in Music.

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