Music Teacher

One Year Long-Term Substitute Music Teacher

To instruct students in accordance with the educational philosophy, course objectives, and curriculum of the District

To provide maximum learning opportunities for students in accordance with program objectives and each student's abilities, interests, and needs

To continuously develop his/her professional knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors in order to improve the educational opportunities of his/her students

Instructs students in accordance with the District's philosophy of education, policies, and curriculum

Directs the teaching/learning process toward the achievement of program goals, establishes specific objectives for all lessons, communicates these objectives to students

Is prepared to instruct students assigned and has written documentation (e.g., plan book) of preparation

Diagnoses the learning needs of students in terms of the course objectives on a continuous basis and seeks the assistance of District specialists as required

Employs a variety of instructional techniques, materials, instructional media, consistent with the needs, interests, and abilities of the students and the objectives of the course

Assess the progress of students in terms of course objectives on a continuous basis and provides progress reports as required

Sets a positive example for students and community by demonstrating respect and concern for students and an awareness of community values

Manages and fully utilizes class time for instructional purposes

Establishes and maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning and teaching

Assists the Administration in implementing policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner

Promotes appropriate student behavior and attends to misbehavior when it occurs in the teacher's presence whenever it is brought to a teacher's attention (e.g., hallway, cafeteria, washrooms, and grounds)

Takes reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment materials and facilities

Conducts school-related activities in conformity with School Committee policies and administrative regulations

Cooperates with administrators and others in developing and supporting school activities and maintaining an atmosphere conducive to learning and teaching

Establishes and maintains productive working relationships with colleagues and supervisors

Maintains accurate student records as required by law, School Committee policy and administrative regulations

Takes and records attendance accurately in classes and/or homeroom, notes excessive absenteeism to supervisory personnel and parents

Conducts routine assignments with accuracy, promptness and efficiency

Maintains an accurate inventory of materials and supplies used in carrying out assignments

Performs all other duties as required by the school administration

Assists in the development of curriculum and methods of course/students evaluation in cooperation with department colleagues and the administration

Incorporates constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement in performance made by supervisors

Continuously self evaluates professional effectiveness in areas of curriculum, classroom performance, and teacher—student, staff and community relationships in order to maintain and/or improve professional competence

Keeps abreast of new developments in his/her instructional discipline(s) and successful educational practices and programs in order to improve the quality of the educational experiences of his/her students

Massachusetts DESE Licensure in subject area

Demonstrates ability to instruct school students and to maintain purpose and order in the classroom and all other areas of the school

Commitment to continuously improve professional competence

Demonstrates ability to design and deliver instruction to facilitate learning consistent with the philosophy, goals, curriculum and policies as established by the School Committee