Title: Music Teacher (Part-Time) - Portage Collaborative Montessori School

Description: Stark County Educational Service Center

Music Teacher for multi-grade classes ranging from first through eighth grade. All classes are scheduled one or two days a week with a total of 5.50 hours.

Portage Collaborative Montessori School is located at 1000 55th Street NE, Canton, OH 44721

Supervisor: Department Supervisor and/or Principal/Designee

Summary/Objective: Facilitates the instruction of all students in the area of Music at Portage Collaborative Montessori School located at

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited college or university
Secure and maintain a valid Ohio Educator License as required by placement or assignment
Hold or complete a current Ohio BCI and Federal Background check free of disqualifying infractions
Comply with drug-free workplace rules and board policies
Participate (and pass where applicable) in all required training, including but not limited to: Bloodborne Pathogens, Crisis Intervention, Educator Ethics, etc.
Embody high ethical standards, integrity, and accept responsibility for decisions and conduct
Efficiently operate Google Applications including Gmail, Drive, Sheets, Docs, etc.
Adhere to the Stark County Educational Service Center (SCESC) Governing Board policies/administrative guidelines/staff handbook, policies of the assigned district/worksite, and the to the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Educators
Promote the proper use, care, and security of SCESC property and report misconduct, vandalism, equipment malfunctions, and other concerns
Advance the professional image of the SCESC and affiliate districts
Establish and maintain professional relationships with coworkers and colleagues promoting a cohesive work environment
Report suspected child abuse and/or neglect to supervisor and/or civil authorities as required by law
Ensure safety of students
Maintain confidentiality of student related information

Essential Functions:

Maintain a demonstrated philosophy that all students can and will learn
Prepare and maintain the classroom as student-centered, age-appropriate learning space
Plan, implement, and evaluate daily learning activities based on instrumental and vocal music
Communicate professional and regularly with parents and support agencies in an effort to involve them in the educational process (eg. phone calls, emails, written notes, meetings, educational software, etc)
Provide direction and training to para-professionals, aides and teaching assistants in the classroom setting
Facilitate opportunities for students to participate in inclusion settings, implementing prescribed medical plans and/or behavior plans when necessary
Perform other specific duties as assigned

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions: Promote safety, exercise caution, and comply with safety regulations and district/educational service center policies/procedures when involved in the following situations:

Risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens, bodily fluids, and/or communicable diseases
Potential for adverse contact by aggressive students
Exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes
Balancing, bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching and standing
Lifting, carrying, and moving work-related supplies and/or equipment
Operate and/or ride in a vehicle
Work at various heights, in confined spaces, and/or invariable/diminished lighting
Report misconduct or violations of policy and procedures to the direct supervisor, appropriate administrator or legal authority (mandating reporting)

Performance Evaluation:

Job performance is evaluated according to the policy and procedures adopted by the Stark County Educational Service Center Governing Board.

The Stark County Educational Service Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, gender, religion, marital status, military status, or disability. Individuals are selected for employment based only on merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. This job description is not intended to be a complete list of required duties and it is understood by the employee that other related and reasonable duties will be required if requested by an immediate supervisor or administrative staff member. This document is subject to change in response to student need, staff factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/curriculum changes, and unforeseen events. The employee is expected to follow all policies and procedures in accordance with the Stark County Educational Service Center and district or department assignment.

grades 1 thru 8 Music Jobs

Music Teacher (Part-Time) - Portage Collaborative Montessori School