Music Teacher

REGIONAL SCHOOL UNIT #4
Litchfield, Sabattus, Wales

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Middle School Music Teacher


Oak Hill Middle School


40 Ballpark Road


Sabattus, Maine 04280

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. BA Degree
2. Valid Teaching Certificate and endorsements
REPORTS TO: Principal
JOB GOAL: Supervises classroom and students and volunteers with assistance, advice


and support from administration.


PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.
1. Teaches District approved curriculum
2. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the
maturity and interests of the students.
3. Prepares for classes assigned
4. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and
facilities.
5. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the
physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals
or student groups involved.
6. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals.
7. In harmony with the goals establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the
like to communicate these objectives to students.
8. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and
conduct.
9. Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the
classroom in a fair and just manner.
10. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as
required.
11. Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares
progress reports.
12. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
13. Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of
district specialists as required.
14. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and
administrative regulations.
15. Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional
day.
16. Instructs students in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth in
the subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and
responsible men and women.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to
plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities
of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with
students, peers and parents; skill in oral and written communication.

LEGAL AND ETHICAL DUTIES:
1. Maintains confidentiality about all aspects of student performance and written and oral records
2. Demonstrates a respect for the legal and human rights of students, instructors, and other staff
3. Follows health and safety procedures established by the District
4. Arrives and departs punctually, notifying appropriate personnel about absences and coverage
5. Demonstrates dependability, integrity, and other ethical standards

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
2. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or
hear and sometimes walk and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may
occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs. Such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. The employee
is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed materials,
and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands
from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Duties are performed indoors and
occasionally outdoors.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: As specified by contract
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with


this document


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility
satisfactorily. The responsibilities are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required.