Music Teacher

Elementary Music Teacher

Job Title: Elementary Music Teacher FSLA: Exempt

Reports to: Campus Principal / Director of Performing Arts Pay Grade: Teacher Scale Dept./School: Assigned Campus Calendar Days: 187

Contract: Probationary/Term Revised: 5.5.2024

Primary Purpose

The Elementary Music Teacher provides students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the music subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth, and enables students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate in Music for grade level of assignment (TAC 231.93)

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of overall operation of musical performances, facilities, and equipment
• Knowledge of choir Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
• Knowledge of state, TMEA, and UIL rules and policies governing music instruction
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Ability to interpret data
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Instructional Strategies

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district's music curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of student's assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Assess student-learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Plan and assign work to instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.

Student Growth and Development

• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing, adjusting instructional methods as necessary to have a positive impact on student achievement.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned, sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
• Be a positive role model for students; be professional in appearance, in manner, and in attitude; and support mission of school district.

Classroom Management and Organization

• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials, identifying and using community resources consistent with the objectives of the class.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.

Communication

• Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.
• Demonstrate consistent loyalty to district, school, colleagues, and profession, being highly positive and supportive in staff relationships.

Professional Growth and Development

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Attend and participate in faculty and professional learning community (PLC) meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Actively pursue a long-range program of professional growth; continually seeking self-improvement.

Other

• Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Assume other duties as assigned by the principal and the Superintendent of Schools Supervisory Responsibilities Direct the work of instructional aide(s).

Evaluation

The Elementary Music Teacher will be evaluated by their campus administrator using the T-TESS appraisal system.

The Aldine ISD Performing Arts Evaluation will assess individual teacher growth and achievement through:

• Student participation in a choir and/or Orff program at their designated campus
• Assisting in the retention of students being retained in fine arts courses as they move to middle school
• Classroom and District formative and summative evaluations

Evaluation Checkpoints will be completed by the teacher, Performing Arts Director and Designated Campus Administrators in BOY, MOY, and EOY time frames.

Work Environment

• Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; automated external defibrillator (AED)
• Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Frequent walking
• Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment
• Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise
• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.