Elementary Music Teacher - Countywide Itinerate - Home School Wellsburg Primary School

Elementary Music Teacher - Countywide, Itinerate

Elementary Music Teacher - Countywide, Itinerate - Home School Wellsburg Primary School

Locations: Hooverson Heights Primary School, Jefferson Intermediate School, Wellsburg Primary School and Franklin Intermediate School

Qualifications: Certification K-12, as established by the West Virginia Department of Education.

Duties and Responsibilities

Implements his/her assigned program of study. Bases instruction on adopted curricula for the school. Demonstrates accurate and correct knowledge in subject field. Develops appropriate objectives. Employs appropriate instructional strategies. Utilizes content scope and sequence in planning. Fosters a climate conducive to learning. Follows established school discipline procedure which include the WV Code of Conduct. Established procedures and rules that enhance learning. Encourages student's attendance. Sets high positive expectations for student's performance. Encourages and acknowledges individual student's accomplishments and appropriate behavior. Treats students in a fair and equitable manner. Utilizes instructional management systems which increase student learning and maximize time on task. Prepares and implements lesson plans. Begins lesson or instructional activity with a review of previous materials as appropriate. Has materials, supplies, and equipment ready at the start of the lesson or instructional activity. Introduces the instructional activity and specifies instructional objectives. Directs students to be on task quickly at the beginning of each instructional activity. Presents reading, writing, speaking, and listening strategies using concepts and language which students understand. Utilizes instructional management systems. Provides relevant examples and demonstrations to illustrate concepts and skills. Assigns developmentally appropriate tasks. Provides instructional pacing that ensures student understanding. Maximizes student time-on tasks. Makes effective transitions between instructional activities. Summarizes the main point(s) of the instructional activity. Incorporates higher level thinking skills. Assists students to develop productive work habits and study skills. Demonstrates competency in the knowledge and implementation of technology standards. Monitors, evaluates, and communicates student progress. Follows grading policies and regulations. Maintains accurate and complete student records. Monitors and evaluates student progress towards mastery of instructional goals and objectives. Provides feedback on student's work. Monitors student attendance. Communicates student progress according to established procedures and policies. Communicates effectively within the educational community, and with parents on a regular basis. Follows confidentiality procedures regarding students, parents/guardians, and fellow staff members. Speaks and writes standard English clearly, correctly and distinctly. Demonstrates and utilizes appropriate community resources. Maintains professional work habits and meets professional responsibilities. Adheres to established laws, policies, rules and regulations. Interacts appropriately with other educational personnel. Participates in activities and fosters professional growth. Is punctual with reports, grades, records, and in reporting to work. Performs assigned duties. Strives to meet county/school goals. Salary based on experience and education level per CBOE salary schedule plus competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation.