Elementary Music Teacher

Classroom Elementary Music TeacherPart time 20 hours/weekShadow Valley and Hillcrest ElementaryThe Elementary Music Teacher will be responsible for teaching at a minimum of two schools per year, kindergarten through 6th grade students. The teacher is responsible to align curriculum to the Core Art Standard and integrate other subjects such as literacy, math, science, and social studies when appropriate. The music teacher will collaborate with a team of elementary arts teachers and assist with planning and preparing students for district-wide events such as Festival of Arts. There is an expectation to keep an inventory of district instruments and facilitate repairs when needed.General PurposeTo plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities:Prepare integrated lessons based on the arts standards and other core subject areas such as math, literacy, science, and social studies. Collaborate with grade level teams to connect with student learning in other subject areas.Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences - this may include explaining new ideas and unfamiliar concepts with authority, and in a clear and concise way so that students can understandDevelop schemes of work and lesson plansEstablish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activitiesPrepare classroom for class activitiesProvide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activitiesIdentify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needsInstruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipmentUse relevant technology to support instructionObserve and evaluate student's performance and developmentAssign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignmentsProvide appropriate feedback on workEncourage and monitor the progress of individual studentsMaintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and developmentUpdate all necessary records accurately and completely as required by law, district policies and school regulationsPrepare required reports on students and activitiesManage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and proceduresMaintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the schoolApply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessaryParticipate in department and school meetings, parent meetingsClearly communicate necessary information to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needsKeep updated with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activitiesEducation and Experience:Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institutionMeet professional teacher education requirements of the school, district, and stateSingle-subject teaching credential or certification if teaching a specialized subjectState certificationRelevant teaching experienceKnowledge of relevant technologyNon-licensed applicants: An Associate Educator License (AEL) from the Utah State Board of Education is required. This must be obtained before your start dateEmployee is required to obtain an ESL Endorsement by the end of the 4th year of employment. Failure to do so may impact continued employment.Key Competencies:Self motivationHigh energy levelVerbal and written communication skillsAttention to detailHigh work standardsProblem solvingDecision makingOrganizing and planningLearning orientationCritical thinkingStress toleranceFlexibility and adaptabilityInitiativeCreativityPatiencePerformance Responsibilities:Be familiar with and abide by school district policies, and stay current in changes in such policies through procedures described by the BoardEstablishes and fosters a cooperative working relationship with the staff of the building to which the teacher is assigned, as well as with other District personnelExercise mature and professional judgment in teaching and associations with staff and studentsDemonstrates high standards of professionalism and ethical conductMaintains current certification in appropriate teaching areasTeaches the District standards in the assigned area, utilizes effective planning for each day's teaching/learning activities, clarifies goal and objectives of lessons and assignments, diagnoses and prescribes for student academic and effective strengths and weaknesses, evaluates student progress and achievement, and continually seeks to motivate students for the learning tasks at handProvides for reasonable care and safety of students who are assigned to them at all times - Responsible for the daily safekeeping of students in their charge; must have the ability to safely escort assigned students off school premises or otherwise manage students while in emergency situations - This includes following all appropriate crisis management protocol used by the DistrictProvides proper care and reasonable security for all District property in their custodySeeks to establish a school climate, which will promote appropriate student disciplineConsistently supports and assists the building staff in maintaining order and discipline among studentsActively participates in Professional Learning Community discussions at grade and subject levelsUtilizes instructional materials and other educational resources in a competent and effective mannerMakes use of technology for instructional purposes as well as for record keeping, administrative and other non-instructional uses as may be requiredPerforms such other tasks and duties as assigned by the supervisor