K-12 Music Teacher

K-12 Music Teacher

SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the School Principal the Secondary Music Teacher will develop students' understanding, appreciation of the art of music, including listening a wide range of musical genre, periods and styles.

To identify, promote and develop each student's talents in vocal and instrumental musical expression.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to the Principal.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Develops and administers music education curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
2. Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
3. Develops balanced music program and lessons to organize class time so that students have adequate time for preparation, rehearsal, and instruction.
4. Conducts ongoing assessment of student musical learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
5. Utilizes repertoire of all types of music literature, as appropriate.
6. Plans, coordinates rehearsals for, and directs students in musical programs and performances outside the classroom including competitions
7. Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
8. Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
9. Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
10. Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to ensure a productive learning atmosphere during practice, rehearsal and performances.
11. Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
12. Selects and requisitions appropriate music supplies and instrumental equipment, maintains inventory records, and ensures equipment is in good working order.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent. 

Note:    The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

1. Three (3) to five (5) years of classroom teaching experience preferred.
2. Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
3. Music K-12 Certification through Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board, or the ability to obtain required.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of current music instructional teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of music curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

This job requires the ability to handle and balance multiple demands at the same time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and 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 this environment can be from moderate to quite loud depending upon the activity at the classroom and the particular part of the day.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Crook County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.  The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: 

Coordinator:  Mark Broderson, CCSD#1 Superintendent

Address:  122 State Highway 585, Sundance, WY  82729

Telephone No.:  307.283.2299

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, 

visit https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr or call 1-800-421-3481.