Position Description
POSITION TITLE: Teacher – Middle School Music
QUALIFICATIONS: Valid State of Ohio Teaching License
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Pay and benefits provided according to the Teacher’s Negotiated Agreement.
JOB GOAL: Under the general supervision, plans, organizes and presents instruction and instructional environments which help students learn music and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
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Provides learning experiences and teaches the course of study prescribed by the District approved curriculum.
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Instructs students in music. Prepares lesson plans and establishes course goals.
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Provides individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and motivate students.
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Establishes and maintains standards of student control required to achieve effective participation in all activities.
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Selects music and supplies for courses. Demonstrates method and procedure to pupils.
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Observes and evaluates pupils' work to determine student progress or to make suggestions for improvement.
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Provides appropriate instruction and activities for students to meet school/district policies, goals, and objectives.
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Accompanies students on field trips to concerts or performances or other types associated with musical performances.
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May specialize in teaching one or more areas of music, such as music theory and performance.
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May direct planning and supervision of student contests and arranging of student performances.
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Communicates with parents through a variety of means in addition to report card cycles.
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Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems.
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Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive community performances such as concerts.
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Selects and requisitions instructional materials; maintains inventory records.
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Cooperates in school-wide supervision of students during out-of-classroom activities.
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Participates in faculty and/or district committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
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Other duties as assigned by building principal.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
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Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.
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Attend meetings and performs duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.
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Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
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Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
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Serve on committees as assigned.
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Remain current on instructional practices in education and music.
